Abington Naturewatch

Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Butterflies

28th June 2022 - David F reported seeing both Small Tortoiseshell and Ringlet butterflies during his walk along Bourn Bridge Road.

Small Tortoiseshell

Ringlet

Broad Leaved Marsh Orchid

27th June 2022 - Len M reports he has a Broad Leaved Marsh Orchid in flower alongside his pond.

Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Bird Survey

Abington Naturewatch Bird Survey
2nd - 5th June 2022 Bank Holiday (Platinum Jubilee Weekend)

In spite of all the other attractions in the village over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, eight reports were received recording a total of 36 species:

Many thanks to all who took part.

Derek T

Rivercare Sampling Results

31st May 2022 - the Rivercare group undertook the usual river sampling near the ford, with the following results.

Monday, 27 June 2022

Kingfisher spotted along the river

21st June 2022 - On several of his regular morning walks recently, David F has spotted a Kingfisher quietly fishing in the shallow pools along the river. Interestingly, and perhaps slightly surprisingly, this is the first reported sighting of a Kingfisher in the village this year.

Update 26th June 2022 - Kingfisher still around on the river for Andy M to get a couple of photos.

Insects along the Roman Road

19th June 2022 - Len M spotted a few interesting insects, feeding in particular on the Scabious flowers, along the Roman Road recently.

Thick-legged Flower Beetle

An interestingly patterned bee

A species of Lacewing

Skipper butterfly

Speckled Wood butterfly

Poppies along Bourn Bridge Road

11th June 2022 - Len M took these photos of the lovely display of Field Poppy, Mallow, Cow Parsley and other wildflowers in the 'fallow field' along Bourn Bridge Road.

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)