White Rocks Nature Reserve
A reserve with a rich mosaic of habitats with an accompanying diversity of wildlife
A reserve with a rich mosaic of habitats with an accompanying diversity of wildlife
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
A splash of yellow to brighten a winter woodland.
An update on our nature reserves strategy, July 2024
When planning our reserve management we are always keen to ensure that our most protected and important species which make the reserves their homes, are rightly shielded from harm or disturbance…
Volunteer Jack Morris heads out on a winter work party at Parky Meadow Nature Reserve
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
At night, the pretty, white blooms of white campion produce a heady scent, attracting feeding moths. Look for this wildflower along hedgerows and roadside verges, and on waste ground.
The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.