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- Bexley RSPB Group Walk: Crossness Nature Reserve, Tuesday 31st May 2022
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The Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme is asking people to look out for and submit records of BEE-FLIES ....... They are the furry, hovering flies with a very long 'snout' (proboscis) that can be seen hovering over flowers in spring. They are frequently found in gardens. There are two species that fly in the spring: Dark-edged Bee-fly (common and widespread), and Dotted Bee-fly (less common and mostly found in southern parts of England and Wales). These two spring bee-flies usually start appearing in late February or early March, and they continue flying into early June.For details, see:Bee-fly Watch 2024 | Dipterists forum
Dark-edged Bee-fly photo by Brian Walker Every year the Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme asks people to look out for bee-flies. They are the furry, hovering flies with a very long 'snout' (p...3 days ago
Lesnes litter pick, 17th March.Meet us at 12 noon outside the lodge office.. ... See MoreSee Less4 days ago
LESNES LATEST - Arboretum interpretation panel installed and warning issued about theft of wood from site.Following visitor surveys, a new interpretation panel that includes two QR codes, has been put up about the little-known arboretum at the southern edge of the woods by New Road. One takes you to an interactive tree identification map - (thanks to Chris from Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods for creating it) - which contains a wealth of information about the tree collection. The other takes you to the Lesnes Hundred, which tells the stories of local heros who have been nominated with a tree. You can also access these via the Lesnes website: lesnesabbeywoods.org/explore/downloadable-resourcesMeanwhile, a reminder has been issued, pointing out that taking logs from the Wood without permission is theft.Any fallen or felled timber left on site is left for a reason. This can be as habitat for wildlife, use in crafts and green woodworking, or to prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases. The Lesnes team may also wish to sell timber to pay for further management works.Due to the serious nature of tree disease, part of the Wood is subject to a Statutory Plant Health Notice. The public are therefore being asked to abide by the law both to help protect Lesnes as well as other woodlands.Photo courtesy Mike Robinson. ... See MoreSee Less4 days ago
CROSSNESS SPRING BIRD WALKSSUNDAY 24/3/2024. 10.00-14.00. London Natural History Society-led walk, Non-members welcome. Meet at Belvedere railway station at 10 a.m. For early migrants and waders. No prior booking required.SUNDAY 7/4/2024. 09:30-12:30. Guided bird walk led by Ralph and Brenda Todd, taking in the Thames Foreshore at low tide and then the nature reserve looking for spring migrants.Numbers for this event will be capped and will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. We will open the Norman Road gates (Norman Road, Belvedere, DA17 6JY) for vehicular access at 09:15. Please email "Karen Sutton" <karen.sutton@thameswater.co.uk> to book your space for this one. ... See MoreSee Less5 days ago
EIGHT VOLUNTEERS PUT IN NEARLY 40 PERSON-HOURS WORK AT THAMES ROAD WETLAND.8th March was another sunny day at the wetland. A cold breeze kept the reptiles 'indoors', but not our hardy volunteers. Liz was new, while Elio, Ian and Daniel were all making return visits. Steve had also been before, on an 'exchange' trip with the Braeburn Park team some years ago. Regulars Ray, Pamela and Chris, plus Thames21 staffer Michael O'Neill completed the day's team, which included 5 Bexley residents. Reed control was again the order of the day. A couple of fairly concentrated patches, that had taken hold in the Reedmace beds on the east side of the River Wansunt, were dug out as best we could manage, but will undoubtedly require further attention later in the year. If left to their own devices they'll quickly turn this vegetationally-diverse shallow area into a fast-drying monoculture. This job took less time than expected, so we were able to return to the Cray end of the site for more cutting of some larger areas of Reed. Pamela removed an array of Great Willowherb rosettes from an area colonised by Orchids, to favour the latter. After the Reed work, Elio stayed to clear litter, including some 30 Costa coffee cups which appeared to have been dumped en masse. Thanks to good work by Friends of the Cray at Crayford, the litter eyesore that has long plagued the very dense and thorny shrub bed sitting between the wetland and the Cray by Thames Road, has largely been cleared. Birdsong has increased noticeably over the last few visits, and other signs of spring included flowers of Blackthorn, Lesser Celandine and Muscari neglectum. A couple of Bumblebees were seen. More Water Vole latrines were found, with Ian getting a glimpse of one of the animals. A Harvest Mouse nest was also discovered. Water Rails and Cetti's Warblers were heard as usual. A Kestrel briefly hovered over the site. The next staff-supported event will be on Friday 12th April. Please book here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/jyHfDWO68FBjh72gDdBvPhotos by Michael O'Neill.Report by Chris Rose, Volunteer Site Manager. ... See MoreSee LessRecent Comments
- Bursted Wood Plans on Bursted Woods – some general views and ground flora photos, spring 2018
- Bursted Wood Plans on Bursted Woods – some general views and ground flora photos, spring 2018
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Help check river pollution with the Cray/Shuttle Outflow Safari
Dear Jonathan, I am a project officer for the Zoological Society of London, currently running a programme looking at London’s river pollution. I just wanted to reach out to your organisation as we have a volunteer opportunity that some … Continue reading
Opportunity for volunteering at Lesnes Abbey for Veterans
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Activities for children at Braeburn Park Nature Reserve
An event put on by our friend in conservation, Sara. Download the PDF file .
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Crossness Wildlife Records for 2018
Crossness sightings for last year. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Copy-of-Q1_2018_WildlifeRecords.pdf http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Copy-of-Q2_2018_WildlifeRecords.pdf http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Copy-of-Q3_2018_WildlifeRecords.pdf http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Copy-of-Q4_2018_WildlifeRecords.pdf Download the PDF file . Download the PDF file . Download the PDF file . Download the PDF file .
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Volunteers for surveying in arable land in Kent
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Zoe Morrall and I am the Outreach Officer for a HLF funded national project called Back from the Brink, working on one of the umbrella projects called Colour in the … Continue reading
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Opposing the new incinerator on the marshes at Belvedere
For those of you that are opposed to Cory Energy’s plans to build another waste incinerator in Belvedere (on the north-east boundary of Crossness Nature Reserve), you might like to sign this electronic petition created by Jon Cruddas MP. Jon … Continue reading
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Woodlands Farm Trust Winter 18 Newsletter
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Opportunity to assist research into Birdwatching
My friend Lucia Perez Gonzalez is conducting research at University College London into how regular birdwatchers actually practice bird watching in London parks and open spaces and is looking to accompany you on one of your walks and discuss your … Continue reading
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GDPR and the Bexley Wildlife Website
You will undoubtedly become aware of the new Data Protection regulations (GDPR) and received emails from organisations asking for your permission to continue to send you information. So you didn’t think we had ignored the rules, I wanted to let … Continue reading
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Recording Stag Beetles this summer
Stag beetle in Sidcup May 2017. Always important to share records of Stag Beetles with organisations conducting surveys. An important survey at this link: https://ptes.org/get-involved/surveys/garden/great-stag-hunt/stag-hunt-survey/ How we can help Stag Beetles in our gardens. Download the PDF file . Link … Continue reading
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