Introduction to Welly Wildlife
03/01/2021
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.
November 2022 – tbc
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). In 2017, he received the MBE for his successful efforts in conserving the rare Duke of Burgundy and Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterflies. Neil is passionate about rewilding and is a member of the Advisory Board for the pioneering Knepp Estate rewilding project in West Sussex, detailed in Isabella Tree’s ‘Wilding: the return of nature to a British farm’ (2018).
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 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.
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.