Tag Archives: Roundshaw

Fire, thunder and ice – real life drama up on Roundshaw Downs

Posted on December 18, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: A year-long photo-diary of an area of exceptionally important wildlife habitat on our doorsteps is coming to a close, with nature so far resilient against the impact of the global climate crisis. But for how long? By STEVEN … Continue reading →

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An evening stroll to track down one of our rarest butterflies

Posted on August 1, 2022 by insidecroydon

For our third group visit to local nature reserve Roundshaw Downs, we follow how the changing seasons and long hot summer are affecting the environment and wildlife in our midst. This is your chance to catch-up with Inside Croydon’s unique … Continue reading →

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Long dry summer has transformed the downs to straw-yellow

Posted on July 11, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES/JULY 2022: We seem to be racing through summer at speed, with Roundshaw Downs feeling the heat. By STEVEN DOWNES We’d been walking for almost two hours. Dave Warburton, the Sutton biodiversity officer, had been enthusiastically regaling us with … Continue reading →

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Walk in the Roundshaw woods and revel in splashes of colour

Posted on May 2, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES/MAY 2022: Early spring flowers and woodland walks are not-to-be-missed treats. Plus news of the next Inside Croydon guided walk later this month Part of the sheer joy of Roundshaw Downs is its diversity. As wide open and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Heard before they’re seen, skylarks soar back over Roundshaw

Posted on February 12, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES/FEB 2022: Our year-long photostory continues with some welcome arrivals and the first signs of spring. PLUS: Join us for a gentle ramble next month They’re back. I saw my first skylark of 2022 a week earlier. When I … Continue reading →

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Up on the Downs, watching for the missing signs of winter

Posted on January 29, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES/JAN 2022: The green, open spaces on our doorsteps are havens for a rich variety of wildlife. In the first of a year-long series of photostories, STEVEN DOWNES takes you for a walk Phew! What a scorcher! As no … Continue reading →

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