One of the main reasons for making the meadow was to create a haven for animals and insects (especially the rare ones). And after a couple of years of planting and caring for the space, we've got more wildlife than ever before! Here's some of what you might find if you keep your eyes peeled.
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| A Rose Chafer beetle eating pollen on a Camissia flower. These beetles are said to be in decline in the UK, so we're really lucky they've picked the meadow for their new home. |
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| Summer flowers blooming! We've not had buttercups on the meadow in a while, so it's great that they're making a comeback. |
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| Bumblebee on a Camissia flower. With the wet and cold weather, our native bees have been having a hard time this year - except in the meadow where they've been busy eating nectar since April! |
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| This might be a Mint Moth (if you're an expert, feel free to make a correction!). They like living in meadows, so it'd make sense that they'd be in abundance around Mabley. This year, there are a more butterflies on the meadow than ever before, which is fantastic news. |
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| Ox-eye Daisies blooming by the road. A nice sight for drivers, and the perfect landing pad for butterflies too. |
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