Life grows on at the Lagoon

The Lagoon's increasing wildlife and flowers are proving popular with the locals, a few making it a favoured destination on their walks in the area. Some of the (socially distanced) conversations I've experienced there actually show knowledge of our work. One couple were even aware of our efforts to encourage the Small Blue. Of course, there are others who make less desirable contributions, like the odd glass bottle or can and, for some reason, blue plastic bottle caps, as I discovered while litter-picking yesterday.

One of a group of 'thumbnail' froglets near the water's edge.

The tiny young frog pictured above was one of several seen hopping about at the Lagoon. They were between the water and the protective hibernaculum we made with logs recycled  from our recent coppicing activities.
Large amounts of wildflowers continue to flourish in the meadow beside the Lagoon and some are spreading over the fence and down the sides, providing cover for wildlife and helping to prevent erosion of the steep chalk banks. 
This week's species include Wild Carrot and two large clumps of Burdock. The Cut-leaved Germander is also doing well this year.

Graham K

Plenty of growth inside the fence

Plants spreading beyond the wildflower meadow

Kidney Vetch flowering across the banks

KV seedlings spreading for next year

One of two large Burdock

Wild Carrot begins to bloom

Part of the meadow at the Lagoon