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Norfolk Hawker dragonfly spotted in Sidcup for the first time
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Eric Brown reports on the rare Norfolk hawker dragonfly reaching Sidcup, marking a significant expansion for one of Britain’s most protected species.
Woodlands Farm meadow flower survey postponed due to heat ....The plant survey set for the afternoon of Thursday 25/6 has been rescheduled for the following Thursday - 2nd July - due to high temperature warnings. It will be at 2pm.
(See 17/6 post for location details).
UPCOMING WOODLANDS FARM WILDLIFE SURVEYSA few more dates for the diaries:
Thursday 25th June, 2pm - Meadow Plants Survey
Wednesday 8th July, 9.30pm - Bat Survey
Friday 10th July, 2pm - Bee Walk
Please let me know if you are able to attend these, especially if coming to the bat
survey.
Thank you.
Hannah Ricketts
Education Officer
Working Days: Monday and Wednesday - Friday.
The Woodlands Farm Trust
331 Shooters Hill
Welling
Kent
DA16 3RP
Tel: 020 8319 8900
Danson wildlife walk, 28/6. Pre-booking essential. Not sure if still places left, but may be worth asking if there's a 'substitutes' list if places all nominally taken ....
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Little Egret in Foots Cray Meadows
Great photo of Little Egret in Foots Cray Meadows this morning from Joe Johnson. From RSPB: “The little egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. … Continue reading
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Helping Turtle Doves
Conservation advice for Turtle Doves. Turtle Doves are occasionally reported in the borough and from nearby Swanley. On June 1st a Turtle Dove was seen in flight over Thamesmead near Morrisons, not far from the Bexley border, by George Kalli. … Continue reading
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Red List for European Birds published
Kingfisher among the Vulnerable species in the new Red Data list for European birds. Download here: https://app.box.com/s/4twiz7ktv58ts6tay2hunt2uwrkgsxss
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Climate and weather for March 2015.
March was sunnier and drier than normal, but only very slightly warmer. This newsletter follows global environmental issues alongside the cycle of the seasons in South East England. Prime Meridian is published as part of the outreach programme of the Ecospheres Project’s Earth Campaign. Email: … Continue reading
Are dogs now more under control in Foots Cray meadows?
Back in February, North Cray resident, Jacky Cook, raised concerns about dog attacks on the Swans. “At Five Arches Bridge, Foots Cray Meadows, there have been an increasing number of incidents of attacks by dogs not on leads and, therefore, uncontrolled … Continue reading
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Wildlife photos from Foots Cray meadows
The North Cray Residents Association website includes photos of local wildlife (including Grass Snakes). http://northcrayresidents.org.uk/natureslides/natureslides.html
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North Cray residents oppose public open space sell off.
Letter to local residents from the North Cray Residents Association Dear member This is to further update you on Bexley’s plan to possibly sell off two pieces of Highway land in North Cray: that outside No. 95 The Grove and … Continue reading
Guide to caterpillars
Butterfly Conservation charity has published a guide to Caterpillars. The guide can be downloaded here: https://app.box.com/s/cd6v8qyuwejlj834ecsrtf7yz0uro5p9
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Save Our Green Spaces Campaign questions protection of trees
SOCSC raises Freedom of Information request to question the future of the trees in the parks earmarked for sale. Colin Rowland Head of Parks and Open Spaces London Borough of Bexley Dear Colin BEXLEY COUNCIL’S PROPOSED SALE OF 27 GREEN … Continue reading
Egyptian Goose family a highlight at Danson Park in April
The Egyptian Geese have goslings again this year. John Turner provides us with his monthly sightings list for Danson Park. We are always interested in receiving reports s this is how we can compile data for the protection of sites … Continue reading
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