Page 7 - Nature Calendar Autumn Edition

Summer

Hay Meadows
Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve
named after local farmer and author © Martin Rogers
Hannah Hauxwell (1926-2018) is a
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
which includes some of the most
species rich meadows to be found in
the Durham Dales.

Visit in June and early July to discover
traditional hay meadow flowers
including ragged robin,
wood crane’s-bill,
marsh-marigold, and Marine Mammals
adders-tongue fern.
Cast an eye out to the North Sea
along the Durham Heritage
Adders- Coast and see if you can spot
tongue Cinabar
Birds-eye
Fern Caterpillars © Colin Forster dolphins, porpoise, or minke whales.
primrose
on Ragwort Common and Grey Seals also appear
throughout the year and Harbour
© Martin Rogers
Porpoise are more
commonly sighted
during the summer.
Red Squirrel Calm seas, a light
breeze and bright
but not too sunny
Many red squirrels call the
Durham Dales home, especially conditions provides
hot spots like Killhope Museum the ideal conditions for
and Pow Hill Country Park. spotting these amazing
These tiny creatures can be seen creatures.
throughout the year but are
© Martin Kitching especially visible during the summer © Colin Forster
months.