Category Archives: Moira O’Donnell

Coulsdon’s blooming wildlife is chalking up a summer success

Posted on August 10, 2018 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: It has been a long and very hot summer. After reading Ken Towl’s latest jaunt through Happy Valley, MOIRA O’DONNELL set off with her field guide to plants and butterflies and armed with her camera to find how … Continue reading →

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Croydon’s trees harbour one of the traditions of Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2017 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: One of the most Christmassy of plants and symbols of the season can be found all around Croydon, as MOIRA O’DONNELL explains Mistletoe is one of the most Christmassy of plants, and at this time of year will … Continue reading →

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A stroll through Great North Wood is a step back in history

Posted on November 22, 2017 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: There’s a vital link to a piece of medieval England on our Croydon door step. MOIRA O’DONNELL set off to investigate It was a photograph of a Thornton Heath street sign on Twitter that set me off on … Continue reading →

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Bramley Bank is magical, especially off the beaten track

Posted on October 20, 2017 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: MOIRA O’DONNELL this week takes you on a guided tour of one of her favourite parts of Croydon Bramley Bank Nature Reserve. Just its name is enough to conjure up the image of an enchanted place, full of … Continue reading →

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