Tuesday 27 September 2022

Redwing are back - unusually early!

26th September 2022 - Derek T was quick to spot a Redwing on his lawn today.  

Each year, this 'winter thrush' species migrates from more northern climes to visit southern Europe and the UK over the winter, but this one seems particularly early! Abington Naturewatch records from the past ten years or so show that Redwing would normally first be seen here during the middle two weeks of October, the 7th October 2015 being the earliest previously. 

There have been other reports of Redwing in north Cambridgeshire this week too, and it's possible the recent strong northerly winds have hastened their journey south this year.


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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)