Monday 11 March 2024

Waxwing feeding on Bourn Bridge Road

10th March 2024 - whilst out on a somewhat dull and damp afternoon walk, Derek T spotted a flock of about a dozen Waxwing high in the trees on the corner between Church Lane and Bourn Bridge Road. As he watched, the flock swooped down into a cotoneaster bush below, and proceeded to rapidly gulp down a few berries each, before returning to the treetop. This happened several times before the birds flew off. 

Having been alerted by Derek, Andy M joined him and after about 30 minutes, the flock returned to the same treetop, repeating the 'swoop-gulp-retreat' performance several times until all the berries had been stripped from the bush. A magical sight, despite the murky weather.








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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)