Wednesday 28 June 2023

RiverCare - latest river sampling results

27th June 2023 - the Abington RiverCare team undertook the usual river sampling at the Abington Ford recently. The results showed that the river was clear, and running relatively well given the recent dry spell. Most of the usual species were found, including three small Bullhead fish.  However, unusually a larger fish about 10cm long was also found - species to be confirmed, but possibly a small Brown Trout.


Bullhead fish (smaller, above) and a larger approx 10 cm fish, possibly a Brown Trout

Signal Crayfish and larger fish species, possibly a Brown Trout

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Signal Crayfish and Bullhead

Bullhead
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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)