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EARLIEST RECORDED RETURN DATE FOR BARNEHURST SWIFT NESTING ZONE.There were 3 Swifts circling over the northern half of Hillingdon Road this evening (29/4), the same place as the first ones I saw in this area in 2024. This was my first check of the year, so they could have got back even earlier.
Previous 'first dates' for this 'site' are as follows:
2024 - 1/5. None seen in an hour of circuits on 30/4
2023 - 2/5. My first check of the year so they may have arrived earlier. One reported at Crossness 28/4
2022 -8/5 (checked from 28/4)
2021 - 6/5 (had last checked 3/5)
2020 - 2/5 (first date checked)
2019 - didn't monitor
2018 - 7/5 (had checked every evening starting 1/5)
2017 - 4/5 (no prior daily checks)
2016 - 4/5 (no prior daily checks)
2015 - 6/5 (no prior daily checks)
The earliest Swifts in London this year were one at Rainham on April 14th, and another on the same date at Staines Reservoir.
Chris Rose
HELP CLEAN UP THE LOWER RIVER CRAY !Join FRIENDS OF THE CRAY AT CRAYFORD on FRIDAY 2nd May
to tackle litter along the banks of the lower Cray,
Meet 10 a.m. at the junction of Footpath 106 and Barnes Cray Road (see graphic below).
The plan is to go downriver along By-way 105 this week before the undergrowth gets too dense.
All welcome, no particular skills needed.
Equipment will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing for being out in the open and avoiding stings from Nettles and scratches from Brambles, and bring something to drink.
Best wishes
Sarah
CROSSNESS LATEST - PROTECTED AREA WILL REMAIN CLOSED OVER EASTER WEEKENDA brief update to advise that the Protected Area will remain closed over the Easter period - really sorry about this. As hard as we've tried, we can't get a new locking mechanism on the gate before next week, so it is currently padlocked shut so as to not leave us vulnerable over Easter.
I am taking advantage of the upcoming bank holidays to squeeze in some annual leave, so you will not get a notification from me about re-opening, however please assume that the Protected Area is likely to be re-opened by the following weekend.
Karen Sutton
Crossness Nature Reserve Manager
Free webinar on improving Bee 'hotel' design with Prof Dave Gouslon.Tuesday, April 22 · 1 - 2pm
Improving Bee Hotel Design: The Big Bee Hotel Experiment
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Join Prof Dave Gouslon to hear about how the Buzz Club are investigating the effectiveness of different bee hotels for UK bees.
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Bexley RSPB – report of March bird/nature walk, Southmere Lake, Thamesmead former Golf Course and Thames Foreshore
Report courtesy Ralph and Brenda Todd: http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Southmere-Lake-and-Thamesmead-golf-course-March-22.pdf
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Bexley RSPB walk at Lamorbey Park on 18th February
Ralph and Brenda Todd have provided this report of Bexley RSPB’s local birdwatching walk at Lamorbey and the Glade on 18th February. Peregrine Falcon, Nuthatch, Goldcrest and Redwing were amongst the species encountered. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Lamorbey-Park-February-2020.pdf
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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
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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Mayor of London tells ministers to block second Cory and other new incinerators in London
A public inquiry into a second waste incinerator on Erith Marshes in Belvedere is imminent. GLA PRESS RELEASE 21/5/19 ‘Stop allowing new toxic waste incinerators in London’ Mayor tells ministers · Sadiq: Another polluting plant ‘the last thing we need’ … Continue reading
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Bexley RSPB – report of Hall Place North to Shenstone Park bird walk, 9th May 2019.
The Hall Place North to Shenstone Park bird walk on 9th May 2019 covered new ground for a Bexley RSPB group meeting. Twenty five species were seen, including a number of over-flying Swifts. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Local-Walk-Hall-Place-North-May-2019.pdf
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Bexley RSPB 21st March visit to KWT’s Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
Report of Bexley RSPB’s walk round KWT’s Sevenoaks wildlife reserve on March 21st, and the birds seen, by Ralph and Brenda Todd. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Sevenoak-Wildlife-Reserve-March-2019.pdf
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