Sunday, 17 August 2025

Fleam Dyke trip

26th July 2025 - a number of ANW members took the short walk along Fleam Dyke to Bedford Gap, the section between there and the A11 being the best managed for butterflies. As in previous years, the main target was the Chalkhill Blue butterflies, which were again present in abundance, the other highlight being a Painted Lady butterfly. A total of 13 butterfly species and a few others were recorded.


Chalkhill Blue male (JT)

Chalkhill Blue female (JT)

Chalkhill Blue male (JT)

Chalkhill Blue pair (JT)

Chalkhill Blue female (AM)

Chalkhill Blue male (AM)

Chalkhill Blue female (AM)

Chalkhill Blue mating pair (AM)

Painted Lady (JT)

Painted Lady (AM)

Painted Lady (AM)

Holly Blue (JT)

Small Tortoiseshell (JT)

Comma (JT)

Essex Skipper (AM)

Red Admiral (AM)

Gatekeeper (AM)

Brimstone (AM)

Large White (AM)

Peacock (AM)

The assembled group (DF)

photo credits: Andy M (AM), David F (DF), John T (JT)
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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)