wildlife – Ling's Meadow Camping

Appreciating the small things

Ling's Host — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:24:57 +0000

A walk around the farm, especially on a sunny day, is almost always guaranteed to lift my spirits. There is usually something to see, whether it is a group of roe deer relaxing on the 16 acre field or, if I am really lucky, a quick glimpse of the sparrowhawk. I am always looking out for signs of wildlife, but sometimes in focusing on the bigger things I forget the smaller creatures that are…

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Slow camping

Ling's Host — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:09:19 +0000

At the end of each camping season we take time to look at feedback and have a think about any changes that we need to make or new ideas that have worked well. This year it seems even more important than usual to take stock as it feels like the world has been turned on its head for a while. A few days ago I rediscovered the Slow Movement whilst browsing and felt immediately at home. The more I read…

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Creating a home for wildlife

Ling's Host — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 11:34:57 +0000

I have just opened a letter telling me that we have been accepted onto the Arable Option of the Countryside Stewardship scheme. The scheme provides funding for farmers, woodland owners, foresters and land managers to make environmental improvements. It has been running for many years, but has recently been updated to make things simpler and ... Read more

Dead hedging – a philosophical journey

Ling's Host — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:06:37 +0000

Sometimes, although it is painful and frustrating, you just have to admit defeat. Back in March 2013, when the campsite was nought but a set-aside agricultural field, we commissioned a willow fedge to run along the edge of the meadow. It was a symbolic moment for us as it marked the first step towards our dream ... Read more

The ever changing meadow

Ling's Host — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:07:44 +0000

I thought you might like to see how the meadow develops over the season, from the shorter grass and flowers in April and May to the seed heads in September. It is an ever changing environment and the wildlife changes with it. We saw a lot of the barn owl in April and May last year, when we were getting the campsite ready. He, or she, has a path that they like to follow early each evening…

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