Doddington Hall

Spring is springing across #WilderDoddington with new arrivals. We spotted the first Swallow of the season, House Martins have returned & we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming 8 Lincoln Red calves with more on the way.

#WilderWednesday #WildlifeWednesday

🕰️ Don’t forget to put your clocks forward before bed tonight. Longer, brighter, warmer days are here, filled with the beauty of blossom, blooms & buzzing bees 🌸✨🐝

Our gardens are open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, with tickets on arrival.

#BritishSummerTime #SpringForward

The Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) is making a magical appearance in our woodlands at #WilderDoddington 🍂

This enchanting #fungus is not only a harbinger of spring, but also a part of folklore, where wood elves were believed to sip morning dew from its cups 🧝‍♀️

As we celebrate #WorldRewildingDay, our recently recruited Conservation Adviser, Matthew Capper, reflects on #WilderDoddington & shares the hope & joy he’s experienced in his first few weeks in his new role 🌿

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#RewildingTogether

Listen out for the distinctive cat-like ‘mewing’ calls of the #buzzard as it soars in lazy circles over Doddington.

In spring, watch out for the male buzzard’s incredible ‘roller coaster’ display, soaring high before diving down repeatedly to attract a mate 🦅 #WildlifeWednesday