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Vinters Valley Nature Reserve
| 13:24 23 May 2025 - 12:57 06 August 2025 |
The people of Vinters Valley Nature Reserve seem to be really appreciating the smaller details, from the intricate patterns on tree bark to the colours of decaying leaves. Many are noticing insects, particularly ladybirds, and taking the time to observe them closely. There's also a strong sense of wonder at the resilience of nature, with fallen trees still supporting life.
The changing seasons are a prominent theme, with several people commenting on the abundance of fruits like blackberries, plums and sweet chestnuts this year. Others are contemplating questions about the environment, for example, asking about the best way to forage for nettles or why some logs dry out unevenly.
A few people mentioned birdsong, sometimes noting that traffic noise is becoming more dominant. Perhaps going forward, more attention could be focused on gathering and sharing audio recordings so that people can really appreciate the soundscape of the reserve.
Vibe 1
REPRESENTS: the general interest in the local insect population, as well as indicating a question about the Reserve's ecology.
Creator Thought
what an amazing butterfly - what is it?
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Vibe 2
ILLUSTRATES: the appreciation of noticing small details, in this case, a ladybird on a thistle.
Creator Thought
dead thistle head with ladybird - it's worth taking time to notice
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Vibe 3
REPRESENTS: the widespread enjoyment of the fruit growing in the Reserve.
Creator Thought
blackberries are amazing this yea
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Vibe 4
HIGHLIGHTS: the concerns about traffic noise impacting the natural soundscape. Also shows that even when traffic noise dominates, people are still grateful for the peace offered by the Reserve.
Creator Thought
birdsong is slightly better but traffic noise still dominant. It's ok - still a nice place to sit and think
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Vibe 5
ILLUSTRATES: the wonder at nature's resilience, with a fallen tree still supporting life.
Creator Thought
Meeting a tree like this - fallen but still living - can be quite meditative. Worth taking some time to just stand and think a little.
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