Saturday, 27 April 2024

NatureWatch trip to Fowlmere - and the first Cuckoo!

 24th April 2024 - the Abington NatureWatch trip to RSPB Fowlmere was attended by just four members.

Despite being a little chilly, the group saw and heard a good variety of birds, the highlight being lovely views of a Cuckoo, flying close by before landing and calling from a nearby tree - the first of the year! Both Swallow and Sparrowhawk were seen from the reedbed hide, and six species of warbler were seen or heard, including Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler and Willow Warbler. Along the stream there were fabulous views of a Water Vole happily feeding on the river vegetation, totally undisturbed by our presence, as well as a female Mallard and a duckling. Then finally, a Marsh Harrier was seen above the reeds from Drewer's Hide. 


Water Vole [photo David F]

Water Vole [photo Andy M]

Mallard and duckling [photo Andy M]
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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)