Exactly one year ago today I tried out the ‘summary map’ idea on this blog for the first time, following a great suggestion from an Old Moor regular. The idea of the map was to give readers a clear and straightforward way to get information.
And, to prove the point, here’s tonight’s summary…
150 ‘maps’ later, I do mix things up a bit by adding drawings and pictures (I got bored seeing the same graphic each time). The question is, ‘Is this still a useful way to pass on sightings information?
Let me know in the comments below or on Facebook or go ‘old school’ and have a chat when you see me about.
A beautiful cinnabar moth from Heather Bennett. Ta Heather.
You’ll already have noticed that as we head into mid-June, the torrent of spring migrants becomes a trickle. Today at Old Moor was a case in point. Yes, we were all wildly excited by Sunday’s phalarope pair but – well – you can’t have such rarities every day. Some days are less dramatic - but no less wonderful for that.
So, to finish tonight’s blog, here’s another of Heather’s pics showing one of Old Moor’s botanical triumphs. Last year two flowering spikes, this year six (or maybe more) bee orchids flowering on the reserve (and more just outside). Beautiful.
Until next time.
Works well for me Andrew.