Verity is the spice of life for the explorer so biodiversity gives you the interest, excitement & sheer satisfaction of expanding your world. So where will I find all this verity, well let's start with Natural England's the most important ground fed flood meadow, Mottey Meadows.
The Mottey Meadows Hay Making Festival 21/06/14
The meadows lie only half a mile from the village of Wheaton Aston in Staffordshire but are tucked away, allowing this unspoilt spot to continue as it has since the 14th century. But for one day each year there's a celebration of our natural heritage held on the site by the Friends of Mottey Meadows.
This year's festival had fun for everyone, with marquees to protect us from the burning sun on this midsummer's day. As I browse the cornucopia of stands a few catch my eye. First is the Bat stand, We are all going Batty & at this time of year there is a good chance of spotting a Bat at dusk so keep your eyes open & don't get them stuck in your hair. For more information go to http://www.staffordshirebats.btck.co.uk.
Next it's the South Staffordshire Beekeepers who have a hive with a glass front to demonstrate the wonder of these magical creatures.
If you are interested in being with bees then visit http://southstaffsbeekeepers.co.uk .
Finally, a wonderful display of Owls & Falconry. Mottey Meadows, a great place to pickup birds & my favourite was the Barn Owl.
For more info try http://www.owlandfalconrycentre.co.uk
So next it was time for a trek through the Meadows themselves, guided by the experts from Natural England.
The day ends with a beautiful sunset
Learn more about Mottey Meadows at http://bit.ly/1pzgEnd
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