Sudbury Common Lands Charity

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Designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1990 and a County Wildlife Site in 2007.

The jewel in Sudbury's crown

The Sudbury Common Lands Charity manages Sudbury's famous Common Lands - a Local Nature Reserve and County Wildlife Site - and other cherished green spaces in the area. Here you will find information about the charity, the Common Lands and the wonderful wildlife we are working to conserve around Sudbury.

News & Views

When the rains came

7th November 23

Mind the Sycamore Gap

10th October 23

Wayside flora on a summer's walk

11th September 23

Take a leaf from Andrew's book

Where have all the rabbits gone?

Cow parsley’s time in the sun (and shade)

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A gorgeous sunny day down at Ladies Island today..

A gorgeous sunny day down at Ladies Island today...
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Wonderful red bramble leaves. #sudburycommonlands

Wonderful red bramble leaves.
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An aged pollard willow on Guilford Meadow - offeri

An aged pollard willow on Guilford Meadow - offering good wildlife value and great structure.
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The fleshy orange caps of velvet shank mushrooms.

The fleshy orange caps of velvet shank mushrooms.
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A cluster of angel's bonnet mushrooms. #sudburyco

A cluster of angel's bonnet mushrooms.
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It's a great time of year to get out and see fungi

It's a great time of year to get out and see fungi.
This is false turkey tail - so-called because this fan-shaped wood decay fungus is said to resemble the tail feathers of said bird.
#sudburycommonlands #nature #suffolk #fabulousfungi #fungifanatic #fungi

A fly agaric toadstool under birch trees on the Va

A fly agaric toadstool under birch trees on the Valley Trail...
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View from the floodgates this morning.

View from the floodgates this morning.

Picnicking opportunities are limited at the Mill A

Picnicking opportunities are limited at the Mill Acre today...

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View across to Lady Island. #sudburysuffolk #natu

View across to Lady Island.
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A hoverfly feeding on ivy by Cornard riverside. Th

A hoverfly feeding on ivy by Cornard riverside. These colourful black and yellow markings are believed to mimic the look of wasps and bees and so act as a defence against potential predators.
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The sticky burs of the burdock. The inventor of

The sticky burs of the burdock.
The inventor of Velcro reputedly got the idea from these seed-heads whose hooked bristles clamp on rough surfaces such as woollen jumpers.
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Rich pickings: the berries of the elder

Rich pickings: the berries of the elder

Rick pickings: sloes - the fruit of the blackthorn

Rick pickings: sloes - the fruit of the blackthorn.
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Rich pickings: blackberries - the fruit of the bra

Rich pickings: blackberries - the fruit of the bramble

Rich pickings on a hedgerow on the Valley Trail at

Rich pickings on a hedgerow on the Valley Trail at Brundon: wild hops.
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Common toadflax on the meadows. This widespread wi

Common toadflax on the meadows. This widespread wildflower is also known as butter and eggs due to its yellowy colouring.
#wildflowers #meadows #sudburysuffolk

Field scabious flower on the Valley Trail. Also kn

Field scabious flower on the Valley Trail. Also known as lady's pin cushion, the plant gets its name as a remedy for scabies.
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White campion on the Valley Trail. #nature #sudbu

White campion on the Valley Trail.
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The Christopher Centre
10 Gainsborough Street
Sudbury
CO10 2EU

sudburycommonlandscharity@gmail.com

Charity Registration Number: 212222

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