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WOODLANDS FARM (SHOOTERS HILL) BAT SURVEY DATE CONFIRMED.Thank you to everyone who got back to me to confirm which date they could do for the Bat Survey. I can confirm that we shall be sticking with the original date of Thursday 25th July. Meeting in the yard at 9.15pm. So hope to see you there, please bring a bat detector if you have one, and a torch.
Also a reminder that the Big Butterfly Count season has started until beginning of August. So why not pop down to the farm on a sunny day (if we have any!) and record what butterflies you see for 15 minutes. Then either write in the Bird Book in Mess or send me the info. All the information and ID sheets are available from the
Butterfly Conservation Trust bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/
Hannah Ricketts
Education Officer
The Woodlands Farm Trust
331 Shooters Hill
Welling
Kent
DA16 3RP
Tel: 0208 3198900
Website: www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
NORTH AMERICAN VAGRANT SPOTTED AT CROSSNESS.A Franklin's Gull was found at Crossness yesterday (13/7/2024) by Conrad Ellam, a member of the Friends Group. Thanks to @stormcabbirds for permission to reproduce his 'X' post with photos here.
This is an uncommon species from Canada and the northern USA, which migrates to South America, occasionally showing up in western Europe.
There is currently some debate as to whether it's the third, or possibly second record for London. It is certainly the second for Crossness, since one was also seen here in April 2000.
State of the UK's Invertebrates Virtual SymposiumHugely important subject.
Online event.
Friday, July 19 · 10am - 1pm
Non-professional attendees asked to pay what you can afford (minimum fee of £1, recommended donation £10)
State of the UK's Invertebrates Virtual Symposium
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us for a knowledge-sharing event about the state of the UK's invertebrate populations.
MORE WOODLANDS FARM WILDLIFE SURVEYS ....Just a reminder that there is a Bee survey on Monday 8th July at 2pm.
Also the provisional date for the next bat survey is Thursday 25th July starting at 9.15pm. If you are able to make this please let me know.
The Big Butterfly Count is on again starting from 12th July. It would be lovely if we could get some volunteers taking part in this. I will see if can arrange a date to do a butterfly survey 'event', but it would also be great just to have volunteers doing this throughout the time the count is on, which is until Sunday 4th August.
Thank you and hopefully see you at a survey soon.
Hannah Ricketts <education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org>
Education Officer
The Woodlands Farm Trust
331 Shooters Hill
Welling
Kent
DA16 3RP
Tel: 0208 3198900
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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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