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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 ....
A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing film, taking place at Castle cinema, Sidcup. Sat 20 Jun 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
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Lesnes Abbey activities this summer.
Newsletter and activities for the Lesnes Abbey project: Lesnes Abbey Conservation Volunteers activities: Lesnes Abbey Events: Project Newsletter:
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Bexley’s best Mistletoe tree?
Does Sidcup have the best Mistletoe tree in the Borough? I am not clear on the species of tree, but it is clearly a relative of the Horse Chestnut from the leaf shape. The population of Mistletoe in its boughs … Continue reading
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Cuckoos in Bexley
With two reports of cuckoos so far in Bexley, readers might be interested in the British Trust for Ornithology’s tracking scheme. Over 50% of cuckoos in Britain have been lost in the last 20 years, so research and records are important … Continue reading
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Bexley in Bloom 2015
No Best Wildlife Garden award this year, but Bexley in Bloom makes a welcome return.
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Weather and climate report for February 2015
England saw its 4th sunniest January since 1929. 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: prime-meridian01@hotmail.com Website: http://www.ecospheresproject.wordpress.co … Continue reading
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Danson Bird Records for March 2015
Whinchat an unusual visitor to Danson Park last month. Our regular update from John Turner from his weekly visits to Danson Park. We are always interested in receiving bird (and other wildlife) reports. 04/03/2015 12/03/2015 20/03/2015 27/03/2015 a.m. a.m. … Continue reading
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The value of urban gardens. Royal Horticultural Society advice.
Advice from the RHS on how urban gardens can contribute to wildlife diversity.
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Advice on how to avoid increasing flood risk while parking in your front garden.
Information from the Royal Horticultural Society on how to maintain some wildlife and environmental value from your front garden if you have to park your car there.
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Bexley Council’s Open Space Sell Off. The sites at risk
Here are the 27 sites at risk.
Weather and climate report for January 2015
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: prime-meridian01@hotmail.comWebsite: http://www.ecospheresproject.wordpress.co m/
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