Category The Tufa Field Ecology
Following initial repair work to the reptile fence and exfiltration testing, work has now begun in earnest to clear the field. Grasses and wildflower plants have been cut with brushcutters removing the cover for voles, fieldmice and reptiles as well… Continue Reading →
The Slow Worm has proven to be the most iconic of the Tufa Field’s many and diverse inhabitants. These fetching, often misunderstood reptiles are the flag-bearer for wild spaces, existing quietly in undisturbed grassy and sunny locations. They are voracious… Continue Reading →
3rd August 2026 Today sees the start of clearance work at the Tufa Field SNCI. In what seems to have become an annual event, once again, contractors are destroying a significant Butterfly and Moth breeding and feeding ground, at the… Continue Reading →
Ecology July is the main month for Butterfly and Moth activity, and this year is no different. Hundreds of Gatekeeper butterflies have been observed, together with Red Admiral, Brimstone, Large White, and an increasingly rare Silver Studded Blue. The… Continue Reading →
June 9th, 2026 Today the first development contract for the Supported Housing scheme has been published. This was awarded 6 months ago in a closed single bidder event, but has only now been published on the UK Government Contracts finder… Continue Reading →
Early risers may have noticed the return of the Dawn Chorus. At the Tufa Field, this phenomenon is particularly vibrant and, sadly, the last year we will hear it. Since we have disconnected our live cameras, you can no longer… Continue Reading →
Bath and North-East Somerset Council has passed it’s budget for the financial year 2026/27, commencing April 2026. Changes to central government funding, plus overspends from the 25/26 financial year mean that the budget includes both savings by reducing services, and… Continue Reading →
Unsurprisingly with the wettest winter since 2013, all 3 streams in the Tufa Field are now running freely. The East stream is in full flow, and creating significant marsh areas south of the reptile fence. The Main (Central) stream is… Continue Reading →
We are all familiar with birds nesting and their choice of nesting sites, but what about everyday living? Where do birds roost, and how important is it to know about these places? A new study from the University of Gloucester… Continue Reading →
Today, work started at the Tufa Field in preparation for building works to start next year. Workers are installing ( for the 3rd time) a reptile fence to allow large reptiles and amphibians within the curtelage to be relocated outside… Continue Reading →
2 responses to “Work at the Tufa Field”
this is so interesting, i didn’t know work was being commenced in this area or how ecologically significant the land is. what a shame. thank you for your research into this. can i ask how you gather your information on the current happenings in the field?
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