Aftermath grazing is a vital part of the North Meadow National Nature Reserve’s management and is essential to maintain biodiversity| Cricklade Court Leet
The High Bailiff of Cricklade Court Leet invited residents of Cricklade to a celebration marking the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day.| Cricklade Court Leet
The Fritillaries have finished flowering for this year and the meadow has turned lush and green. The Meadowsweet and Great Burnet are growing fast now and the haze of Cuckoo Flowers visible last week has disappeared. The meadow is full of birds over 100 species have been recorded on the meadow . This morning I … Continue reading "Fritillaries have finished flowering" The post Fritillaries have finished flowering appeared first on Cricklade Court Leet.| Cricklade Court Leet
The snakes head fritillaries are now past their peak but still lots to see. The number of flowering fritillaries is less this year following the wet April/May conditions of the last 2 years. Many of the flowers have now been pollinated by bees, the most frequent visitors are the red tailed bumblee queens. Look out … Continue reading "Look out for the Cuckoo Flowers" The post Look out for the Cuckoo Flowers appeared first on Cricklade Court Leet.| Cricklade Court Leet
The fritillaries are in flower this weekend will be a good time to see them. Bring your binoculars if you have some.| Cricklade Court Leet
The warm weather has brought more fritillaries into flower. The meadow is now looking very dry and in need of a little rain. The flowering peak is probably about two weeks away but if you want to come this weekend there are lots of fritillaries to see. Look out for Marsh Marigolds (Caltha palustris) in … Continue reading "Fritillary Season has started" The post Fritillary Season has started appeared first on Cricklade Court Leet.| Cricklade Court Leet
The fritillaries have started flowering but in small numbers most are not yet in flower. To see the fritillaries at their best, plan your visit for mid-April.| Cricklade Court Leet
The snakes head fritillaries will not be in flower for another 2 to 3 weeks so it is too early to see them at present| Cricklade Court Leet
It will soon be fritillary season but it is too early to visit to see them. The fritillaries are just emerging and are very difficult to see. To see the spectacular display of fritillary flowers the best time to visit is usually mid April. Natural England have closed public access to North Meadow until … Continue reading "Fritillary Season Update"| Cricklade Court Leet
One of the officers of the Court is the Ale Taster who’s duty is to periodically report on the quality of the ale served in Cricklade. On the 14th November our Ale Taster carried out his duties and took with him a fellow officer the Carner. The Carner’s duty is to report on the quality … Continue reading "Report from the Ale Taster"| Cricklade Court Leet