Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Late May Bank Holiday Bird Survey - results

26th May 2026 - as in previous years, ANW members were invited to count the number of bird species they saw within the parishes over the May Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th. They were also asked to record the maximum number of individuals seen together at one time for each species.

Slightly disappointingly only five reports were received this year, but between them the participants managed to cover most of the village, including the Roman Road, Granta Park, the Old Railway Cutting and the LSA, as well as several areas around the village centre.

The total number of species recorded was a very creditable 54 - including seven species of Warbler, as well as Little Grebe, Mandarin Duck and Little Egret, and more unusually a Peregrine and Treecreeper. The full results are shown below.



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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)