Author Archives: Chris Rose

CROSSNESS UPDATE, DECEMBER 2019. From Karen Sutton, Reserve Manager.

CROSSNESS UPDATE, DECEMBER 2019. From Karen Sutton, Reserve Manager . Dear Friends of Crossness Nature Reserve, I hope you have enjoyed all that autumn offers at Crossness, and are now getting ready for those crisp, frosty, winter mornings, which can … Continue reading

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Bexley RSPB members brave inclement weather to see Siskins, Teal and Kingfisher at Danson

Report from Ralph and Brenda Todd of the October 24th Bexley RSPB walk at Danson Park, of which the highlights were three Siskins a Teal and a Kingfisher. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Danson-Park-October-2019.pdf

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Poor biodiversity score contributes to Bexley’s 29th out of 33 placing in annual London parks report

The 2019 Good Parks for London report makes sobering reading for Bexley, which has been ranked 29th of the 33 Boroughs and City of London after scores were added up across ten different criteria. One of these was ‘Supporting Nature’, … Continue reading

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Crossness latest – new survey shows scarce invertebrates survived pollution incident

Crossness site manager Karen Sutton reports on events, wildlife, upcoming site maintenance activity and impending disruption to the Thames path arising from Environment Agency works. Events: Crossness hosted the ‘BEXLEY GREEN DRINKS’ on 11th Sept, which is the social and networking … Continue reading

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RSPB Bexley Group Walk – Foots Cray Meadows, Thursday 26th September 2019

Good turnout of members enjoy 32 species of birds at Foots Cray Meadows, including a top quality view of a pair of Kestrels. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Foots-Cray-Meadows-September-2019.pdf  

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FRIENDS OF CROSSNESS NATURE RESERVE BIRD WALK, 19th SEPTEMBER 2019.

Report and selected photos from the Friends of Crosness Nature reserve bird walk on September 19th follow. There was a good turnout of 17 people, but little sign of the migrant species that had been hoped for. Nevertheless Hobbies, Peregrines, … Continue reading

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ANGER MANAGEMENT – CORY’S PLANS INFURIATE CROSSNESS CAMPAIGNERS

The comments by Friends of Crossness Nature Reserve on Cory’s detailed plans for its proposed four storey data centres next to Crossness Local Nature Reserve are reproduced below, along with the personal opinions of Site Manager Karen Sutton (whilst her … Continue reading

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‘Cory’s detailed Erith Marshes data centre proposals will not prevent serious biodiversity loss’ – BNEF

Bexley Natural Environment Forum has responded to Cory’s detailed proposals for two huge four-storey data centre buildings on Erith Marshes at Norman Road, adjacent to Crossness Local Nature Reserve, which set out how it intends to comply with the conditions … Continue reading

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Bexley RSPB 40th anniversary concert is a big hit.

Group stalwart Ralph Todd reports on the recent very well attended Bexley RSPB 40th anniversary classical music concert with Sidcup Symphony Orchestra, and provides a copy of the programme notes: http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/40th-Anniversary-Celebration-of-Nature-Concert.pdf http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Concert-Programme-final-version.pdf  

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Maiden Lane development by the River Cray – chance to comment

A planning application has been submitted for housing right next to the River Cray, a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation and a key wildlife corridor supporting protected species. The deadline for comments and objections is Monday 10th June … Continue reading

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