The restored heathland is looking wonderful at the moment with the heather in full bloom. In the foreground of this photo is an area cleared of dense young conifer just 3 years ago which has been transformed. Some of our Exmoor ponies can be seen in the background on a very contrasting landscape. They are grazing on land where conifers were removed last year. The photo illustrates well how letting the light in stimulates the dormant heather seed into germination. A photo taken from the same place in another 3 years time will show heather blooming for as far as the eye can see.
And I couldn't resist putting into the blog this photo of a Brimstone butterfly nectaring on a Teasel. The Teasels this year are better than they have ever been. A response I'm sure to improved habitat and the recent warm and sunny weather.
Wealden Reserves Office Manager
Lovely pics