I just love these insect hibernacula that have appeared over the weekend in the Hidden Meadow in Colinton Dell by the
Water of Leith. I think they were made by
Redhall Gardens. Hibernacula offer winter hibernating places, in this case for insects and other invertebrates, though bigger structures are often built for reptiles and amphibians.
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Nature Notes
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Oh wow what a creative idea - hibernating places :)
ReplyDeletewow! that's pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea!
ReplyDeleteThat 2nd one kind of looks like some "storage" shelves in our little barn!
ReplyDeleteAnd .. the next time a certain someone tells me to tidy up the back yard - flower pots here and there, piles of sticks, newspaper, weedy areas, etc. I will just say .."No! No! Those are Insect Hotels!"
Your train journey did sound horrid!
great Idea,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteNot only have I learnt a brilliant new word, we must now build hibernacula this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to make something like this over the summer, but my recovery is still ongoing..I love it...Michelle
ReplyDeleteI liked your Worst Ever Journey!!!
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