1st January 2026

The old oast buildings at Crixhall Court. Dereliction is often good for wildlife. Plenty of useful habitats here. The unchecked ivy will be sheltering overwintering ladybirds, spiders, snails and allsorts. Inside the broken window, piles of mouldering fruit boxes, ideal for hibernating butterflies, like Peacocks and Small Tortoiseshells. Loose tiles and dark recesses are ideal for bats. A perfect winter roost for a Barn Owl. Outside, the tangled brambles provide superb shelter for small mammals and roosting small birds. One day this will be developed but for now..................