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FIELDFARES AT THAMES ROAD WETLAND, AS REDWINGS ALSO COME INTO LONDONOne of our volunteers, who does frequent wildlife checks at the site, has reported 3 Fieldfares at Thames Road Wetland on 3rd November.
Fellow thrush species the Redwing and continennetal Blackbirds also come into Britain from Scandinavia at this time of year.
Just great that they are met with volleys of fireworks, which have been shown by radar studies to disrupt avian migration. And of course it isn't just November 5th anymore. There have been 13 nights of fireworks being let off in the Barnehurst area since the 16th of October. All the government intends to do is tinker round the edges of firework regulations and do nothing about the escalating frequency of use - effectively normalising night after night of nuisance, wildlife and pet disturnbance and littering by a minority of addicts, especially after September and into early January.
An American Wigeon x Eurasian Wigeon hybrid was seen at the birding hotspot of Crayford Marshes on 31st October by Tim Bray.
Michael Mac spotted an Arctic Skua chasing gulls over both Crayford and Dartford Marshes on 29th October. It was still off Rainham Marshes on 2nd November.
A Yellow-browed Warbler was reported from Sidcup on the 7th and 8th.
Identifying Redwings and Fieldfares | BTO
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These two winter thrushes are relatively easy to tell from each other. However, Redwings can be confused with Song Thrushed, whilst Fieldfares are similar in size and appearance to Mistle Thrushes. L...
FRIENDS OF THE CRAY AT CRAYFORD - Friday 6th November. Working along By-way 105.Meet 10am where Footpath 106 meets Barnes Cray Road and then going to By-way 105 to work.
We will be cutting up tree branches from where the Council cut down a tree that had fallen across the footpath, with the aim of getting to the sacks of fly tipping and litter that are currently inaccessible & using the branches to build up our dead
hedge.
Wear work clothes and bring any refreshments needed. No special skills required.
Best wishes
Sarah
Lesnes Abbey Woods conservation work session, Sunday 1st November. Ffi: www.friendsoflesnesabbeyandwoods.com/
Can Green Roofs Function as True Ecosystems? FREE ONLINE EVENTWednesday, November 25 • 1 PM - 2 PM GMT
Eva Drukker (Wageningen University) explores the ecology of green roofs. Can they operate as functional ecosystems?
Green roofs, exposed to wind, heat, and drought, might seem like unlikely places for ecological development. But can they become self-sustaining ecosystems? How do they interact with the surrounding flora and fauna? How quickly do they develop, and which insects choose to live there? Crucially, which design choices make these elevated habitats most supportive for biodiversity?
Can Green Roofs Function as True Ecosystems?
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Eva Drukker (Wageningen University) explores the ecology of green roofs. Can they operate as functional ecosystems?
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Bexley RSPB Crossness bird walk, September 18th 2018.
Migrants still few and far between as Peregrine, Kestrel and Stonechat provide the birding highlights for 24 attendees at BRSPB’s Crossness outing. Download the PDF file .
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Tagged Bexley RSPB, Crossness, Karen Sutton, Kestrel, Little Egret, Peregrine, Stonechat
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Lesnes moth-trapping session kicks off longer term recording effort
Six people attended a short-notice moth-trapping event in Lesnes woods last night (21st August) that, it is hoped, will lead to further work next year to help plug an important gap in modern records available for the site. This will … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Arches, Ian Holt, Lesnes Abbey Woods, Maiden's Blush, moth-trapping
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The Bexley Lepidopterist, Issue No. 5, published
The fifth issue of ‘The Bexley Lepidopterist’, Mike Robinson’s latest compilation of information regarding butterflies and moths in Bexley, is made available for reading or download below. This includes an updated list of the first sightings of all butterfly species … Continue reading
Bexley Lepidopterist No. 4, and updated ‘first sightings’ list for butterfly species in the Borough
Mike Robinson has published the fourth edition of the ‘Bexley Lepidopterist’, making a first serious foray into starting to cover the Borough’s moth fauna. The Clouded Yellow is the only butterfly species seen in the Borough over the past few … Continue reading
Cory (Erith Marshes) Incinerator 2 – statutory public consult underway
Cory has begun the legally required phase of its public consultation exercise for a second rubbish incinerator on the marshes next to Crossness Local Nature Reserve (capacity the London Assembly Environment Committee and the London Mayor’s Environment Strategy says will … Continue reading
Mill Meadows site – BNEF remains opposed to impoverishment of SMINC habitat
Bexley Natural Environment Forum has objected to certain aspects of a re-submitted plan to turn an area in Bexley village behind (to the west of) the Old Mill, comprising an old stable block, and various dilapidated small buildings and caravans … Continue reading
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Tagged Bats, Bexley Vilage, House Martins, Mill Meadow, Old Bexley, Old Mill, planning, River Cray, SMINC, Water Voles
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Bexley Lepidopterist Issue No.3 published
Mike Robinson has issued the latest edition of ‘The Bexley Lepidopterist’, listing the first recorded dates for the sightings of the adults of each species of butterfly in the Borough so far this year, up to 31st May 2018. He has … Continue reading
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Tagged Bexley butterflies, Bexley moths, Holly Blue, Mike Robinson, The Bexley Lepidoterist
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Bexley Natural Environment Forum objection to Cory’s plans for a second Crossness incinerator
Bexley Natural Environment Forum has responded to Cory’s public consultation on plans for a second incinerator next to the Nature Reserve at Crossness, challenging the policy assumptions and economic model behind it, as well as making suggestions for ways of … Continue reading
London Wildlife Trust busy at Braeburn Park with pathway improvements, habitat management, butterfly monitoring and upcoming bioblitz plans.
From Shaun Marriott, London Wildlife Trust, Reserves Manager (South). <smarriott@wildlondon.org.uk> / Mob: 07710194268 There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to get involved with LWT’s excellent Braeburn Park site, which is just over the railway line from Hall Place and a 5 minute … Continue reading