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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

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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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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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