All posts by Luke Geoghegan

It is very sad that our youngest of the three chicks has now died. We don’t know why for sure, but it could have been the heat, it could have had something wrong with it or the older chicks might have been getting all the food. It could have been a combination of all of […]

Children aged 7 to 11 from local schools in the Meon Valley got hands-on conservation experience on 8 & 9 June when they helped release water voles into the River Meon. Pupils from West Meon C of E Primary School, Inwoods Small School and Droxford Junior School learned about the South Downs National Park’s work […]

Update:  June 19 2017 Sadly it appears that our youngest owlet has succumbed to the heat and died. Our webcam is obviously giving us a glimpse into all sides of a barn owl’s life, and not all of it is rosy. Please be prepared when you view the live cam. June 16 2017 – Ringing […]

Beer in the South Downs

June 15th, 2017

With several award-winning breweries in the National Park, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite ones for you to enjoy. Why not send us a snap of you enjoying your favourite beer in the South Downs? Bonus points for the best view! Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Langham Brewery Langhams, […]

Sadly, this week we lost the youngest owlet. Unfortunately, as mentioned last week, it is usual for 25% of the brood not to survive to fledging. On a more positive note, the remaining three are doing very well despite the wet and windy weather we have been having lately. Barn Owls cannot fly in heavy […]

Freedom, fresh air, fitness or fun. There are many reasons why people choose to see the South Downs by saddle and we have something for everyone – from new or nervous riders to mountain bikers. We asked South Downs Cycling officer, Alister Linton-Crook for his recommendations. Best place for beginners If you’re new to cycling […]

On the ground in May 2017

June 2nd, 2017

Don’t forget to say hello if you spot our rangers and volunteers out working in the National Park. Here’s a taste of what they achieved in May 2017. Surveyed for rare Duke of Burgundy butterflies near Winchester, found some egg-laying and occupying areas cleared last winter. Found kidney vetch and horseshoe vetch, both food for […]