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TEWKESBURY’S VERY OWN NATURAL WORLD Summer is approaching and Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is now waking up and breaking out into spring, providing an oasis of calm for all to enjoy- free of charge - on the edge of the town.
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The reserve was established at the end of 2013, and is now a great place for all Tewkesbury residents to visit and experience the wildlife and nature right on their doorstep. Over the last four years, work has been progressing to add river meanders, extend the reed beds and ponds, plant a community orchard, develop the beginnings of a wildflower meadow, pollard some of the trees and generally manage land which had been neglected for many years. The most obvious sign of change is the increasing bird population since reed beds were installed. In addition to the little egrets that regularly visit the reserve, there are now a couple of great egrets visiting as well. In all eighty different bird species have been observed on the reserve. Visitors walking qui-
ed but this year we have had a couple of issues. Part of the fence keeping the cattle in has been cut away and will need to be replaced. “Also, after a recent incident, we must ask dog owners to keep their animals on a lead when near the livestock. Tewkesbury Nature Reserve from the air
etly around the ponds may see the resident heron that has been around from the start. Last year two cormorants took advantage of the ponds too, also feeding for fish. As well as bird life, there is a growing butterfly and moth population and many dragonflies, damsel flies and
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invertebrates are thriving too. Photographers are encouraged to visit the reserve; different times of year provide great photo opportunities, as the pictures in this article show. Tewkesbury Nature Reserve spokesman Larry Blacker said: “Part of our responsibilities include a certain amount of farming which is why we continue to have sheep on the reserve. In early 2016, a small number of cattle were introduced too. “Of course their presence needs to be respect-
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“The reserve is there for all to enjoy. We continue to develop the land with ambitious aims. “If anyone would like to be kept informed of activities held on the reserve, or would like to volunteer to help, then drop me an email to larryblacker@hotmail.com."
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