Flora and Fauna

Volunteers are aware of the flora and fauna at Ocklynge Cemetery and consider the biodiversity of the cemetery when working. For instance, bushes and other habitats are not cut back during the nesting season.

In 2017 and 2018 the cemetery was visited by members of the Sussex Botanical Recording Society who discovered and listed over 200 species of flora at the Cemetery. The Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery have plans to work with the society to ensure that all aspects of the flora are considered when planning work.

Pyramid orchid

Bird’s foot trefoil

Red admiral - 2023

Common darter dragonfly - 2024

Jay bird

FLORA

Red valerian

Spring Flowers March 2025

Ox eye daisy

FAUNA

Common toad

Cherry tree

Angle shades moth

Rescue of an injured jackdaw - 2024

Mr Fox & I were the only visitors in the cemetery on a hot summer’s evening last year!!!

Pair of collared doves