Looking after Knutsford Heath
If you walk in the wooded area of The Heath, your eye may be caught by Speckled Wood butterflies flitting in the sunny patches. This species has a long season - it can be observed from March to October - but at the moment there are more than have been seen at any other time... Continue Reading →
Now is the time of year when the purple heather is in full bloom. When the sun comes out and warms the heather, butterflies come to drink its nectar. On my recent visit, I was pleased to see the heather bejeweled by the Small Copper, our chosen icon. Sadly though, there were fewer than in... Continue Reading →
What a wonderful afternoon we had! Lots of lovely visitors came to our "Nature on The Heath" event on Sunday and everyone enjoyed picnicking and playing in the sunshine. Many people helped on the day to make it a success, including our friends and family members who pitched in, the many volunteers from the Knutsford... Continue Reading →
Summer brought a sea of a yellow dandelion-like flower, the Autumn Hawkbit, to the meadow while the area around the sand pit is purple with Heather, Rosebay Willowherb and Knapweed. These flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies which appear as colourful jewels: the bright orange of the Small Copper, the rich brown of the... Continue Reading →
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