18th June 2026 - Derek T found this beautiful Marbled White butterfly in his greenhouse - this being the first report of the year - but followed shortly afterwards by several other sightings over the following week, as it seems to have been a good year for this species locally.
12th June 2026 - Len M has this lovely Marsh Orchid growing around the pond in his garden.
14th June 2026 - David F came across a lovely clump of pink Sainfoin flowers, and some Field Poppy along the edge of Pampisford Road, and later a good crop of Oyster Mushrooms in Sluice Wood.
7th June 2026 - David F spotted these two butterflies on his regular walk through Sluice Wood, a Comma and a Red Admiral.
A summary of sightings reported from around the Abingtons during May 2026 can be found by clicking on the link below:
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New Flora Recorder
The Project Team is very pleased to announce that ANW now has a new Flora Recorder,
Isobel Smith has kindly agreed to take on this role, so please email your flora observations to her on isobelsmith2017@gmail.com
The full list of recorders is shown below.
30th May 2026 - this Little Egret was spotted in the river Granta, by Richard W whilst walking his dog around the recreation ground. One of only five sightings this year.
