7.30-9.00pm Thursday 17th March 2022
Mark Dodd, Grounds and Gardens Manager, and Kat Dahl, teacher and conservationist, will give an illustrated talk about the College’s wonderful wildlife and its conservation. Wellington is blessed with many diverse habitats, including a Site of Special Scientific Interest that is particularly notable for its heathland and bog. These habitats are home to a remarkable array of species, including several that are UK BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) Priority Species, such as the European Nightjar, Stag Beetle and Silver-studded Blue butterfly.
Please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk to book a free place.
Wellington College Grounds and Gardens Manager, Mark Dodd, and teacher and conservationist, Kat Dahl, will take us on a tour of the College gardens and nature reserve, sharing fascinating insights, including some of the delights and challenges of looking after this 440 acre site.
Neil Hulme has been Conservation Officer for Sussex Butterfly Conservation for over twelve years, co-authoring the fabulous ‘Butterflies of Sussex: A Twenty-First Century Atlas’ (2017).
The Great Spotted Woodpecker is one of two woodpecker species that we have here at Wellington, the other being the Green Woodpecker.
The Goldcrest is surprisingly common at Wellington but rather difficult to spot.
A very distinctive bird with its pinkish-orange bill and pink legs, the Greylag Goose is a new visitor to Swan Lake, making its first appearance in the spring of 2021.
The Great Spotted Woodpecker is one of two woodpecker species that we have here at Wellington, the other being the Green Woodpecker.
The Goldcrest is surprisingly common at Wellington but rather difficult to spot.
A very distinctive bird with its pinkish-orange bill and pink legs, the Greylag Goose is a new visitor to Swan Lake, making its first appearance in the spring of 2021.
The Wren, one of Britain’s smallest birds, is a resident here at Wellington College.
Keep up to date with the nature at Wellington. We will bring you all things species and habitats, keeping you informed on the latest about Welly’s Wildlife.
Keep up to date with the nature at Wellington. We will bring you all things species and habitats, keeping you informed on the latest about Welly’s Wildlife.
Keep up to date with the nature at Wellington. We will bring you all things species and habitats, keeping you informed on the latest about Welly’s Wildlife.
