Discovering Neroche
The nature of Neroche
Neroche offers a cornucopia of wildlife, both familiar and commonplace, for everyone to discover. From primroses in the hedgebanks to rare orchids in the mires, and from buzzards overhead to rare fritillary butterflies in woodland glades, it's all there, if only you know where to look.
Nature in these hills is subtle and self-effacing, not brash and dramatic. Its wonder lies in its detail, its unexpectedness, and it makes itself felt to those prepared to wait, listen, watch. Find your way into the deeper corners of this landscape, and give it time, and you may be rewarded with some very special encounters, and a sense of wildness equalled in few other places in southern Britain.
This section gives an introduction to some of the wildlife we have in this part of the Blackdowns, and clues to where you might find it. Places listed here are accessible to the public, though care should always be taken not to disturb livestock and to take heed of restrictions during farming or forestry operations. Please respect wildlife and remember - take only photographs, and leave only footprints!
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Summer wildlife
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Butterflies for Beginners
Come and see the marvellous butterflies and day-flying moths of the Blackdowns Forest. Learn to recongnise common and rare species, and to understand their habitats on this guided walk through Butterfly Conservation's reserve at Mount Fancy Farm.
Parking at Forestry Commission's new Staple Hill Car Park, the walk will begin at 11.00 am - finishing at about 3.00pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy a summer's day in wonderful flowery meadows and forest. Suitable for families - all children must be accompanied. There are some steep stony paths and muddy conditions in places so please bring suitable footwear, and clothing for the outdoors. Sorry but no dogs please.
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