May
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Meadow copse - May 2000 |
The hawthorn and willows give a fine display near the river
Thame, set off by the buttercups and cow parsley. |
| The buttercups have improved each year and now cause great
pleasure in spring and summer. Several varieties are present, including
the meadow buttercup, the bulbous buttercup, and the creeping buttercup
(see species list). |
Buttercups - May 2000 |
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Culvert - May 2000 |
The culvert over the old flood drain is the lowest part of
the meadow and often floods. Volunteers have built up the parapets (using
surplus electricity poles) and plan to raise the level of the public
footpath. |
| The meadow is crossed by an old flood drain along which
there are several hawthorns. Two English oaks have been planted. |
Upper meadow - May 2000 |
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Buck pool and poplar - May 2000 |
This old black poplar is past its prime and has needed tree
surgery. It still looks impressive in spring and summer. Two more black
poplars have been planted and one has seeded. |
| By keeping the footpaths mown, walking is easier and
pedestrians tend to keep to the path and not harm the wildflowers. |
Footpath through wildflowers - May 2000 |
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