One of our local ornithologists, John McCarthy, conducted another bird count on the Pitton Hill site on 13th June. In the hour John spent on the site he identified nineteen species of birds, nine of which he had seen on his previous visit in April. Here is the list of birds John identified on 13th… Continue reading Bird Survey
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Bank Account Opened
We are pleased to announce that Pitton Nature Trust has now opened an account with the Co-Operative Bank. We will soon release a facility on this website to allow on-line donations. If you would like to make a donation to the charity in the meantime please contact our treasurer, Mandy Kerley treasurer@pittonnaturetrust.org.uk
Moth Survey
In recent week’s a local moth expert, Laurie Evans, has been undertaking surveys on the Pitton Hill site. Laurie has identified over sixty different species of moths. This work is a key part in establishing a baseline on the site and will assist in helping develop plans for the future management of a nature reserve… Continue reading Moth Survey
Registered Charity Status Granted
The trustees are delighted to announce the Charity Commission has now registered the Pitton Nature Trust as a charity. Our registered charity number is 1203375.
Rare Duke of Burgundy Sighted!
On Saturday 13th May the Pitton Hill site was visited and surveyed by Dr Sue Clarke from the Wiltshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Sue is kindly providing external expert advice on the management of the site to enhance the habitat for butterflies and other flora and fauna. This work is being funded by the Wiltshire… Continue reading Rare Duke of Burgundy Sighted!
Pitton Nature Trust Joins NCVO
We are very pleased to announce that Pitton Nature Trust has become a member of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Membership of the NCVO will provide the charity with access to a range of resources and will assist us in developing our key policies. Being accepted as a member of the NCVO… Continue reading Pitton Nature Trust Joins NCVO
Wildflowers
On a recent visit to the site we were encouraged to spot a number of wildflowers including Cowslips and Common dog violets. As part of establishing a baseline of the site we will undertake regular surveys to see what other flowers appear. If you have skills in identifying wildflowers and would like to help survey… Continue reading Wildflowers
Butterflies
We are grateful to have the support of Dr Sue Clarke from the Wiltshire Branch of the Butterfly Conservation Trust. Sue undertook an initial survey of the Pitton Hill site on 4 April 2023. This identified the value of unimproved chalk downland and scrub as habitat for a number of butterfly species. In the past… Continue reading Butterflies
Bird Count
We are grateful for the support of local ornithologists Steve Oakes and John McCarthy. Steve undertakes surveys on a number of local nature reserves including Bentley Wood. He has agreed to visit the Pitton Hill site and do a survey in the coming months. John conducts surveys on estates locally. He visited Pitton Hill on… Continue reading Bird Count