Friday, 21 September 2007
Events
An enjoyable hour of story telling "The Sting in the Tale" took place on Slop Bog on the warm pleasant evening of 22nd August, This event was well attended by both children and adults
Nature Watch
Yet another quiet period of observation.
There were sightings on the open heathland of Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Buzzards, Magpies, Jays, Green Woodpeckers and Great Spotted Woodpeckers. In the woodland corridor of Hazelwood, Nuthatch have been much in evidence being very vocal. Robin song was a feature as they declare their Winter territories.
The low growing Dwarf Gorse is giving a pleasding end of Summer display. Bees have been busy visiting this Gorse and the Heather on the heath. A number of Marsh Gentian have been recorded during the past month.
On warmer days, Common Lizards continue to bask in the sunshine on the boardwalk whilst female Roe Deer were spotted on the bog to the North.
The birds continue to strip the trees and bushes of Autumn berries, with the Tit species visiting the Pine Trees for seeds and insects. Autumn is truly with us on Slop Bog as leaves are turning colour, Pine Needles are falling and several cool misty mornings have been experienced.
There were sightings on the open heathland of Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Buzzards, Magpies, Jays, Green Woodpeckers and Great Spotted Woodpeckers. In the woodland corridor of Hazelwood, Nuthatch have been much in evidence being very vocal. Robin song was a feature as they declare their Winter territories.
The low growing Dwarf Gorse is giving a pleasding end of Summer display. Bees have been busy visiting this Gorse and the Heather on the heath. A number of Marsh Gentian have been recorded during the past month.
On warmer days, Common Lizards continue to bask in the sunshine on the boardwalk whilst female Roe Deer were spotted on the bog to the North.
The birds continue to strip the trees and bushes of Autumn berries, with the Tit species visiting the Pine Trees for seeds and insects. Autumn is truly with us on Slop Bog as leaves are turning colour, Pine Needles are falling and several cool misty mornings have been experienced.
Nature Fact
Bees communicate with each other in lots of different ways including "dancing". Honey Bees returning to the hive use a dance to tell other Bees where to find nectar. They may visit up to 1,000 flowers in one day
Friday, 17 August 2007
Events
On 29th July, George Dunkling led a Nature Walk in bright and sunny weather which 8 people attended. The following specie were observed:- 13 Birds, 2 Amphibians, 8 Butterfly, 6 Insects, 1 each of Dragonfly and Damselfly, with 35 observed and identified wild flowers
Nature Watch
A quiet month with fewer sightings of wildlife.
A very small number of Silver Studded Blue Butterflies were recorded, also a low number of Dragonfly and Damselfly, for the period. However, a good number of Grasshoppers and Crickets were seen in all locations on site. Only one Marsh Gentian plant has been found to date and two Common Helleborine (Orchid). Due to the wet weather there has been a sharp decrease in recording of the Common Lizard which are normally very evident this time of year.
The earlier search for Autumn food by the birds has been noted, taking Blackberries, Rowan and Holly berries, all of which have developed ahead of time.
Rainfall for the period approx 65 millimetres
A very small number of Silver Studded Blue Butterflies were recorded, also a low number of Dragonfly and Damselfly, for the period. However, a good number of Grasshoppers and Crickets were seen in all locations on site. Only one Marsh Gentian plant has been found to date and two Common Helleborine (Orchid). Due to the wet weather there has been a sharp decrease in recording of the Common Lizard which are normally very evident this time of year.
The earlier search for Autumn food by the birds has been noted, taking Blackberries, Rowan and Holly berries, all of which have developed ahead of time.
Rainfall for the period approx 65 millimetres
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