One could argue (this one frequently has) that a mosaic of small reserves IS landscape level change.
Ah well.
It might not be the end of it though, you mentioned that the owner is a water company. Don't immediately write them off, I have been to some excellent reserves managed by water companies.
I’ve just written a post for next week and there isn’t a single bird in it - so, same!
The reserve belongs to a water company so I don’t have high hopes, but another charity owns a site literally next door. It’s going to go very much one way or the other!
Yes! It’s the RSPB, one of the biggest charities in the UK, so I assume they have heard and decided to ignore this argument. But from your write-up, perhaps it might change some hearts and minds.
Too late for Rye Meads I suppose. I do hope the new custodians keep it for wildlife, even if the only human visitors have to sneak under a fence to see it.
I think the argument for small-scale conservation has not been heard enough. Larger ecosystems are important, of course, but they also rely on a separation of humans and nature. I think Brown has expressed a profound truth that little pockets of biodiversity show us all how to coexist.
Sad to hear that they are giving up on this site, Gem; It's obviously abounding with life.
You got some really amazing shots from your visit. I loved all the fledgling birds, but most of all I adored the bright yellow feet of the Little Egret- I have never seen that before.
Great photos - I especially like the one of the cormorant! Let's hope the reserve will survive under new ownership - it looks a great place for wildlife and for interested local people.
One could argue (this one frequently has) that a mosaic of small reserves IS landscape level change.
Ah well.
It might not be the end of it though, you mentioned that the owner is a water company. Don't immediately write them off, I have been to some excellent reserves managed by water companies.
I am glad to hear that. And with relatively well-maintained hides I hope they see the opportunity they have in their hands!
That saddens the hell out of me Gem. I hope the reserve has a future as an accessible green space :(
Wonderful stuff otherwise! I love these crazy looking hummingbird moths. We had one last year, and I saw another species in Costa Rica.
Slow birding around here lately. Mostly watching the regulars at home.
I’ve just written a post for next week and there isn’t a single bird in it - so, same!
The reserve belongs to a water company so I don’t have high hopes, but another charity owns a site literally next door. It’s going to go very much one way or the other!
Give the people who manage the conservation charity a copy of this book https://amybrunvand.substack.com/p/book-review-a-natural-history-of?r=3aadnk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Yes! It’s the RSPB, one of the biggest charities in the UK, so I assume they have heard and decided to ignore this argument. But from your write-up, perhaps it might change some hearts and minds.
Too late for Rye Meads I suppose. I do hope the new custodians keep it for wildlife, even if the only human visitors have to sneak under a fence to see it.
I think the argument for small-scale conservation has not been heard enough. Larger ecosystems are important, of course, but they also rely on a separation of humans and nature. I think Brown has expressed a profound truth that little pockets of biodiversity show us all how to coexist.
Sad to hear that they are giving up on this site, Gem; It's obviously abounding with life.
You got some really amazing shots from your visit. I loved all the fledgling birds, but most of all I adored the bright yellow feet of the Little Egret- I have never seen that before.
the cetti's warbler photos are amazing! Not only did you get to see them, but you spotted juveniles, asleep and sitting still for once!
Great photos - I especially like the one of the cormorant! Let's hope the reserve will survive under new ownership - it looks a great place for wildlife and for interested local people.