by Simon Cooter | Jun 30, 2020 | Guest Blogs
Notes from the Hill By Simon Cooter and the Natural England staff at Rigmoreoak (June 2020) As lockdown eases, but the thoughts of holidaying are still restricted somewhat, we are seeing a lot more visitors on the hill. The site is probably robust enough to cope with...
by Simon Cooter | Jun 1, 2020 | Guest Blogs
Notes from the Hill By Simon Cooter and the Natural England staff at Rigmoreoak (May 2020) At the time of writing the government guidance is still to stay local and only to use open spaces near to your home to exercise and maintain your health. The rights of way on...
by Simon Cooter | Apr 22, 2020 | Guest Blogs
Notes from the Hill By Simon Cooter and the Natural England staff at Rigmoreoak (April 2020) Following current Covid-19 guidance, the rights of way on the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve can be used by local people for exercise, but dogs must be kept on leads at...
by Simon Cooter | Mar 2, 2020 | Guest Blogs
Notes from the Hill By Simon Cooter and the Natural England staff at Rigmoreoak (March 2020) One of the first signs of spring on the hill is when frogspawn appears in the pools dotted around the hill. Some of these small ponds are natural and have formed where there...
by Simon Cooter | Jan 31, 2020 | Guest Blogs
Notes from the Hill By Simon Cooter and the Natural England staff at Rigmoreoak (February 2020) There have been some exciting sightings in recent months of what are very likely to be pine martens in the Stiperstones area. These tree loving mammals, which are related...