For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Our 'Countryside close to home' website feature introduces some of the wildlife you can see in August. We take a look at purple flowers, birds & beaks, butterflies & pond life. This red kite has a feather missing on each wing, a sign that it is moulting. http://www.cpre.org.uk

Our latest 'Countryside close to home' website feature introduces some of the wildlife which you might see in August. We take a look at wild flowers, butterflies and pond life. We also compare shapes of birds' beaks, including this colourful bullfinch. http://www.cpreherts.org.uk

Visit http://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/countryside-close-to-home/ to learn about some plants, birds and pondlife which you might encounter locally. Discover what makes our summer weather so variable and why we must stop using peat to help combat global warming.

We are delighted to offer talks in person again as well as via Zoom. One of our speakers recently presented the talk 'Exploring Rural Hertfordshire' to a local Women's Institute group, followed by a lively discussion. For more information email office@cpreherts.org.uk

Hedgerows are our largest nature reserve.

More than 2000 species depend on UK hedgerows, and planting more could help slow and reverse nature's decline.
Will you sign the petition calling on the government to act?
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=local-groups
#40by50 #Morehedges #HedgerowHeroes

🌲With staycations on the rise this year we would like to help you discover Hertfordshire!🌲

There are so many locations to visit around Hertfordshire & we hope you enjoy the places we've shared below. It would be lovely to see images from along your journeys #ExploreHerts

Treecreepers are small brown birds often seen heading up tree trunks in search of food. Their long pointed beaks are ideal for probing into bark for insects and spiders. Well camouflaged for their life on tree trunks, they can be hard to spot, although they are quite common.

This is said to be one of the best views in Hertfordshire. On the high ridge just south of Royston, it's a great place to be on a warm summer day. To find it follow our self-guided walk around Barkway and Reed, one of nearly 40 mostly circular walks on https://www.cpreherts.org.uk/discover-our-countryside-2/walks/

What song reminds you of the joys of the great outdoors?

#GetOutside #Hertfordshire #ExperienceNature #ExploreHerts #NatureMusic

Wild roses are in flower now in hedges and woodland edges. The two most common species are pale pink dog rose and pure white field rose (pictured). Dog roses scramble high up into hedges, while field roses are usually no more than 3 to 4 feet high. Both are sweetly scented.