Middlewick Ranges Wildlife Walk

Join Dougal on this exploration of this rich grassland site on the south side of  Colchester, still owned by the MOD but threatened with development. This is an  opportunity for CNHS members to see the site that has been in the news for  themselves. It has a mix of acid grassland, gorse and broom scrub, some relict  heath, thick hedgerows as well as some small wooded areas. The area is noted for its invertebrates which we will be looking out for, as well as the birds, admiring the  flora and anything else that catches our eyes. Contact Dougal on 07494866157 to  book a place. 

For this walk led by Dougal Urquhart meet at the army post on the Mersea Road -  TM005229. Park in Queen Elizabeth Way on the opposite side of the road. The  location is on a bus route, stout footwear will be adequate and note that no toilets …