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Flowers & Wildlife On A Lowland Farm
Terrington, Howardian Hills
Flowers and Wildlife on a Lowland Farm
Flowers & Wildlife On A Lowland Farm
Flowers and Wildlife on a Lowland Farm
Birkdale Farm is a 300-acre working family farm in the heart of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On the farm 100 breeding Romney ewes graze species rich wild flower grasslands and an Environmental Stewardship agreement helps support rare and captivating arable plants, wildflowers, farmland birds and protect soil and water.
We will be hosted by Frances the farmer who is passionate and very knowledgeable about her wild flowers especially scarce arable plants such as; Red Hemp Nettle, Weasel Snout, Corn Mint, Large Flowered Hemp Nettle, Small Flowered Buttercup and Ramping Fumitory. Frances will also be able to tell us about how they manage the farm to create a balance between making a living and conserving the wonderful wildlife habitats on their holding. She has also promised home made cake!
Date: 9 July 2023. Please see dates below to book.
Meeting Place: Birkdale Farm, Terrington.. Meeting Place map will be sent by email after your booking
What you can expect on one of our Wild Flower Discovery Walks:
- A professional and local expert guide with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge
- A small group ensuring a high-quality experience
- A fun packed day with exciting locations, wildflower ID tuition and opportunities for photography
Richard Baines PGdip MCIEEM
Company Director And Birding/Wildlife Guide
Richard’s love of birds and wildlife started at age nine when he watched wide eyed as a charm of European Goldfinch fed on a thistle within a few feet of him in the grounds of his primary school. The next day he was busy drawing the flock in his art class./tutors/2/richard-baines-pgdip-mcieem