Interesting Finds and information about Tidcombe Fen
This area is dedicated to the evidence of interesting flora, fauna and mammals found at Tidcombe Fen.
Check back here for updates!
April Working Party 2025
Sunday 27th April was a beautiful warm day on the Fen with a great group of individuals. The main focus was to check and fix the fencing in Anne's meadow and Roundhill. There is still some work to do, but an excellent start to ensure safety for the Galloways returning to graze the site, in May.
March Working Party 2025
Great progress was made on Sunday 30th March. The team of volunteers removed Alder saplings, dealt with a fallen tree and created a bonfire on tin (so nutrients created by burning can be removed from the site). We also enjoyed a walk, chat and cuppa in the sunshine!
Woodpecker Evidence - Spring 2025
During a walk around the Fen, some volunteers noticed some evidence of Woodpecker holes in an Oak tree. With a small wait, we were rewarded with the sight of the Woodpecker returning to the tree. What a treat!
Owl box added to the site
The committee have been busy planning ways to support the existing bird population - including encouraging birds to nest on site.
Our newest addition is a fantastic owl box. There have been regular sightings of a Barn Owl on the Fen and Tawny Owls have also been heard during night surveys.
Galloway Cattle
As part of the maintenance of Tidcombe Fen, grazing is key to achieving optimum conservation, restoration and encouraging diversity. We look forward to welcoming the wonderful Galloway herd, owned by local farmers, back onto the site, in May 2025.
Roe Deer Footprint
We have seen Roe deer on site at Tidcombe Fen. Here is a clear footprint found by an Ecologist whilst conducting a survey.
Harvest Mouse Nest
One of our supporting experts confirmed that this nest found on site at Tidcombe Fen, is indeed that of a Harvest Mouse.
Brown Hairstreak Butterfly
(PLEASE NOTE THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS NOT TAKEN ON SITE!)
Between October and March, we carefully check for the tiny eggs of the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly on the Blackthorn within the hedges on site.
Autumnal Fungi
In November 2024, we found some interesting fungi on the Fen during an Autumnal walk.
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