Wednesday 29 July 2009

Cows on Freeman's Marsh


Grazing is vital to maintain the wild flora of Freeman's Marsh. Without grazing, the marsh would be dominated by coarse grasses, rushes and, eventually, trees! It is really difficult getting the balance of grazing right. This year the Trustees have put out fewer cattle on the marsh but it is possible that with the rainy weather the most special part of the site could be undergrazed.

Water crowfoot on the River Dun


What a brilliant display of water crowfoot on the River Dun this year! Despite ongoing problems with pollution originating from the leaky and murky K&A Canal. Photo taken May 2009.
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