Saturday 27 August 2016

Nicrophorus vespilloides Cambridge Road

Derek took a quick picture of this beetle, which they identify as Nicrophorus Vespilloides, a burying or sexton beetle.



The top of the green recycling bin gives an idea of scale...
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Wednesday 3 August 2016

Naturewatch outing to Fleam Dyke on Saturday 30 July 2016

Jennifer led a successful outing on Saturday morning - they were very lucky with the weather.



The highlights were the large numbers of Chalkhill blue butterflies seen close up and the large numbers of harebells.  Other good sightings of butterflies were Painted ladies and a Marbled white.

Henry Smith and Len Mead took photos:

Len took these photos of Chalkhill Blues and a Cinnabar caterpillar:





Henry took these photos:






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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)