Saturday, 26 September 2009

River sampling - 26th September 2009



Beetle larvae



Hairworm

We sampled at the ford and near the newly repainted Millennium Bridge in a river that was quite low - with a lot of fools' water-cress in places. The samples were less abundant than usual but we saw one or two interesting creatures in and around the river, including a shoal of around 20 fish and a mallard. We also heard a great spotted woodpecker. The samples were predominantly larvae and shrimp, with a few worms and snails.


Monday, 21 September 2009

Recent Bird sightings

We have had a flock (charm?) of up to 18 Goldfinches in the garden over the last few days.
On Monday lunchtime I was lucky enough to see a Kingfisher fly away upriver from the bank near the football pitch.
Please continue to let me have a note of any unusual sightings - there will we hope be winter visitors to report later: Redwings, Fieldfares, Bramblings....

Derek Turnidge
17 September