Abington Naturewatch: Chiffchaff singing and Blackthorn flowers

Sunday, 3 April 2022

Chiffchaff singing and Blackthorn flowers - early signs of spring

3rd April 2022. The Chiffchaff have been singing all around the village for a few days now, and Andy M finally managed to get a couple of photos of them today along the Old Railway Cutting.

The white frothy 'foam' of Blackthorn flower was also in full flow, as well as the first Cowslip flower buds and the first appearance of Hemlock foliage.

All signs that spring is well underway, despite the recent unseasonably cold weather.

Chiffchaff

Blackthorn

Hemlock foliage

First Cowslip flower buds appearing

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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)