Monday 11 March 2024

Barn Owl takes shelter

16th February 2024 - a report from Betsy G that there was a 'white owl' in the nave of Great Abington church certainly caught the attention of some in the village, including David F who went to investigate. 

The owl in question was a Barn Owl which had apparently been sheltering in the church for a few days, probably to avoid the extremely wet weather we recently experienced - something owls do as their feathers are not as waterproof as other birds. The question was how to encourage the owl out of the church before the next service. After consulting with the Barn Owl Trust, it was agreed to leave the church door open for a short while at dusk to allow the owl to find its way out, which it duly did. Quite an experience for all!

[photo Betsy G]

[photo David F] 

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The Aims of Abington Naturewatch

At their meeting on 9 April 2005 the members approved this revised version of the aims of Abington Naturewatch:

  • To monitor and record the wildlife (fauna & flora) within the borders of the Abingtons;
  • To encourage protection of our wildlife, maintain its quality and foster its diversity;
  • To promote awareness of the richness, potential and problems of the natural environment of the Abingtons;
  • To cooperate in improving access to the local natural environment for the benefit of all Abington villagers.

Pat Daunt, Founder

The organisation is informal and communication is by email if possible; members are notified of events from time to time. Contact details are maintained by a small "project team". There is currently no membership fee as costs are covered by voluntary contributions at events.

Members are encouraged to report notable sightings of flora and fauna within the Abingtons to the appropriate sector coordinator and an illustrated record is published annually.

A map of the area covered, with some features noted, is available here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213774935674882866424.00000111dca2be9f06ab8&z=13>

For more information or to join, please contact David Farrant on (01223) 892871.

Contributions to our records should be sent to sector contacts or either of the above. Photographs may also be submitted to Andy Merryweather (amerryweather61@gmail.com)