Woodlands
Bluebells in Hen Wood
With the long dry and sunny period this spring there is a brilliant show of bluebells in Hen Wood this year.
Amphibians
A Cold and Spasmodic ‘Toads on the Roads’ Fifth Patrol Season
Toad patrols started along Coombe Road on 20 February 2025 and finished on 28 March 2025. This was the latest start and finish to the season so far. The weather was very cold and dry for most of the season, interspersed with three short wet and mild periods. During one Read more…
Amphibians
Record Evening for the Coombe Road Toad Patrol
Yesterday, 21/03/25, was a record breaking evening for the Coombe Road Toad Patrol. After a prolonged cold dry spell, which kept the toads from moving, we had a damp mild evening. A total of 221 toads were found and moved to the breeding pond: 143 males, 70 females, 8 dead. Read more…
Signs of Spring
Snowdrops on Frogmore Lane
There is a good display of snowdrops on Frogmore Lane at the moment. Spring is coming!
Rainfall Stats
East Meon Rainfall Figures for 2024
Attached are the East Meon Rainfall Figures for 2024. They are included in the figures from 2010 to 2024 and include the yearly and monthly averages.
Insects
Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillars Munching Fuchsias
Pamela Peacock, who lives in East Meon, has some interesting visitors in her garden. There are two elephant hawk moth caterpillars that are particularly enjoying her late flowering fuchsias.
Autumn Flowers
EMN Wildflower Patch Workparty
The first work party of the autumn carried out a major clearance of foliage at the EMN Wildflower patch next to the sports pavilion today. The plan is to strim down the remaing foliage, clear it and then work on pulling up as much of the invasive the invasive brambles Read more…
Butterflies
Hyden Hill Butterfly Transit Results 2024
Below are the final Hyden Hill Butterfly Transit results for 2024. These have been gathered by members of East Meon Nature, weekly from April 1st to September 28th 2024, on behalf of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. They are a massive disappointment, and reflect nationwide results this year. Attached are Read more…
Summer Flowers
Last Days of Summer at the EMN Wild Flower Garden
Evening sun at the East Meon Nature wild flower garden. Still some colour left.
Meadow Management
The Churchyard Hay Meadow has been cut
The Churchyard hay meadow has been cut. The hay is currently being turned everyday and will be bailed later this week ready for distribution.