Category Archives: Crayford

Spring into summer at Thames Road Wetland

Posted on 20/06/2015 by Chris Rose

Things were hotting up at Thames Road Wetland on Tuesday (June 16th). Reed Bunting bred on site in 2013, but last year the male seemed to spend most of the summer singing, with no apparent success. Now he is back … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Common Lizard, Crayford, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Environment, Harvest Mouse, Invertebrates, Plants in Bexley, Recording, Reedbeds, Reptiles and Amphibians, River Cray, River Wansunt, Thames Road Wetland, Thames21, Volunteering | Leave a comment

SINCs fly-tipping shame

Posted on 26/05/2015 by Chris Rose

Fly-tipping anywhere is lamentable, but here are some current examples from Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Bexley …. All photos by Chris Rose.

Posted in Bexley, Bursted Woods, Cray Riverkeepers, Crayford, Environment, Fly-tipping, River Cray, River Wansunt, Rivers, Thames Road Wetland | Leave a comment

Thames21 River Cray Project announces forthcoming events

Posted on 04/03/2015 by Chris Rose

Michael Heath, River Cray Project Officer for Thames21, has published the following series of events. To get involved or for more information, contact him at michael.heath@thames21.org.uk or ph: 07968 805751. Events during March Thursday 5th March 2015 Assessment and repairs to the damaged … Continue reading →

Posted in Cray Riverkeepers, Crayford, Friends of the Shuttle, River Cray, River Shuttle, River Thames, Thames21, Volunteering | Leave a comment

Braeburn Park bird walks provide valuable introduction to the site

Posted on 04/02/2015 by Chris Rose

The London Wildlife Trust’s new Braeburn Park reserve in Crayford is better known by neighbours and other Bexley residents, including existing wildlife enthusiasts, thanks to two walks led by LWT staffer Peter Beckenham. Sixteen people has come along on January … Continue reading →

Posted in Bird watching, Braeburn Park, brownfield, Crayford, Crayford Rough, London Wildlife Trust, River Cray, Trees | Leave a comment

Cray crew tackle mini madness and sofa shame

Posted on 22/10/2014 by Chris Rose

The six Cray Riverkeepers out on Tuesday (October 21st), led by Michael Heath, were confronted by the horrendous sight of a large section of cut-up mini sat on the riverbed along footpath 106, and a sofa trapped in a large … Continue reading →

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Cray Riverkeeper team deliver 14.5 hours of litter removal and habitat management

Posted on 29/08/2014 by Chris Rose

Five volunteer Thames21 Riverkeepers spent a total of nine person-hours today (29th August) removing 4 sacks of recyclable rubbish, and 9 sacks of non-recyclable material from the banks of the River Cray along Footpath 106, downstream of Crayford town centre … Continue reading →

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LWT begins management at superb Braeburn Park site

Posted on 01/08/2014 by Chris Rose

London Wildlife Trust has now begun work at the fabulous Braeburn Park (aka Old Orchard/Gun Club) site on the other side of the railway line from Hall Place and Crayford Rough, and just up the road from Crayford railway station. … Continue reading →

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New park for Crayford.

Posted on 13/02/2014 by jonathanrooks1@outlook.com

New open space and nature conservation area for Crayford.   Bexley Council announces the resolution of a longstanding planning issue which will see the creation of a new open space and nature conservation area at Braeburn Park, Crayford. The London … Continue reading →

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