Thursday, 16 July 2026

Birds, on and above Granta Park water

21st June 2026 - there have been quite a few Mandarin Duck around the lake and river this year, and Andy M spotted these two 'female-type' individuals - meaning they could be adult females or older young from this year, as their plumage is very similar. There was also a juvenile Moorhen, looking a bit 'gawky teenager' when compared to the sleek plumage of the adults. In the small balancing pools, a single Ruddy Shelduck female was seen, possibly from the pair seen there  earlier in the year. Above them all, floated an ever-impressive Red Kite.

Mandarin Duck, female-type

Mandarin Duck, female-type

Moorhen, juvenile

Ruddy Shelduck, female

Ruddy Shelduck, female

Red Kite

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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)