Rare Whin Grassland Habitat at Divert Hill Quarry
June 18, 2018
We are looking to develop a rare habitat called Whin grassland at our Divet Hill quarry in Northumberland.
It is characterised by some rarer types of wildflowers such as Rock Rose, Wild Thyme, and Great Burnet and the team are pleased to report very positive results at the quarry this Spring.
There have been good numbers of flowers but also butterflies – Small White, Gatekeepers, Orange Tips and a species of Fritillary. In addition, they have spotted one species of moth called a Chimney Sweeper.
Whilst out checking the flowers they also came across four fox cubs recently born to a vixen who’s made her den in the quarry.