Boston Area Group
Find out more information, meeting dates and fundraising events from the Boston region Area Group for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
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Boston Road Brick Pits
The reserve comprises part of an area of old clay pits with grassland, reed beds, ponds and orchard.
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Green hairstreak
The green hairstreak is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.
A 'green line'
Having learned about the importance of green corridors for the movement of wildlife, I visited a site in Colsterworth to see some conservation in action.
Baston Fen
Baston fen is a long tract of permanent pasture, which is flooded in winter and attracts large numbers of wildfowl.
Wildlife Diary: Green Space
There are substantial areas of natural green space in Lincoln. On day 2 of lockdown, Caroline went for a walk on West Common
Green woodpecker
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.
Green Sandpiper
The green sandpiper is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, and is mainly seen on migration in autumn. Look out for it feeding around marshes, flooded gravel pits and rivers. It even likes sewage…
Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
Green tiger beetle
A ferocious and agile predator, the green tiger beetle hunts spiders, ants and caterpillars on heaths, grasslands and sand dunes. It is one of our fastest insects and a dazzling metallic green…
Dark green fritillary
The dark green fritillary is actually an orange butterfly with black spots. It gets its name from the dark green hue to the undersides of its hindwings. A strong flier, it can be seen on open,…