Cherry Orchard Local Nature Reserve is next to the little train field at the end of Diglis playing fields as most locals would know.The nature reserve of over thirty acres is managed by the wildlife wardens,helped on certain occasions by volunteers.It is lovely and peaceful over there,with so much wildlife at all times of the year.
This year,mainly because we have had so much rain,butterflies have been in short supply,so if you should see any,then please post here.If you are unable to identify it,then a description would do.All sightings are recorded and given to the wardens as part of a nationwide survey,so your help will be greatly appreciated.
Over the years,there has been a problem from time to time with illegal motorbikers.The police and wardens deal with this together and so if you see motorbikers on the playing fields or the nature reserve,call the police on the non emergency number.Always ask for the incident number and tell them you will be checking what steps were taken with the wardens.A description of the bike and the rider is always useful.I usually take a film or photo,but only if it's safe to do so.
The reserve is looking at its best at present,so go and enjoy it.See you over there
