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BioBlitz On Saturday 23 July 2016 we had our first BioBlitz in Hailey Park Meadow. The sun was shining and the day was a little muggy with lots of cloud but still great for an expedition in the form of a BioBlitz. Next BioBlitz date: Saturday 22 July 2017 |
While it was great to identify and record findings and sightings this was also about having fun too. See pdf download below
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Other sightings
We have numerous butterfly species on Hailey Park (approximately 25 species so far). One significant one is the Essex Skipper - it is important, as it was the first sighting in Glamorgan by Hailey Park's community ranger, Gareth Stamp. On a sweep during the summer (2011) he counted 15. Please click on the photograph for more details.  Essex Skipper by Gareth Stamp |
Two other interesting finds on the park are not uncommon but often quite elusive. The Purple Hairstreak is one - mainly because it prefers to dance at the tops of oak trees. The other is the White-letter Hairstreak, recently captured on film - the preferred foodplant here is the Elm.
 White-letter Hairstreak by Gareth Stamp |
Autumn comes to the park
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Scrub clearance
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Spring on the park
Gorse in bloom
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Bluebells
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Blossom is out and blooming!
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For all details of events and workdays, click HERE
Also, click on the link below to see some more photos from the meadow we're regenerating in Hailey Park (photographs by Suzie).  |
