Alison (thank you) asked me to pass this on… “Whilst looking at our garden pond fish last Friday, I was greeted by the largest Grass Snake I have ever seen, a good three foot long, swimming along the edge of the pond and in the process of catching one of our frogs. Eric, of course, […]
Author Archives: Jen Bousfield
Moths to look out for in July
Mary has sent us this list of moths for July and explains the differences between the ‘Footman’ moths. Please see attached:July moth report 2019
July’s newsletter
Our July newsletter will be emailed out to our members before the end of June and Mary Atkinson’s moth report will be added here to the blog.
Bio-blitz at Bude this Sunday June 16th
Just been sent a poster about this event at Bude. Nice to know dormice have been found near-by. See attached for details. Bude BioBlitz Poster June 16th
A Long-horned Bee, Eucera longicornis?
Rescued this afternoon from my green house. Yet to be verified but I think I’m correct although I think of it as a coastal species and quite special.
Stunning photo of Eyed-hawk Moths
Gill sent us this photo taken by her daughter Katy of two mating Eyed-hawk Moths found on a step last Sunday May 26th.
Armstrong Woods visit and the Grasses Day
Small numbers at Armstrong this spring but we saw bats and the meadows were a delight. Our grasses day went really well ~ we just need to practice…! See attached for details: Armstrong and Grasses Day 2019 V2
And then there was Operation Hedgehog…
The first week of May is Hedgehog Awareness week. This year Cornwall Wildlife Trust & Cornwall Mammal Group started a new survey using footprint tunnels to survey rural areas away from human habitation. The study will be repeated for five years. A short report is attached here : Operation Hedgehog 2019 survey report for […]
The Beetle Day in Stara Woods
Trying to catch up now on event reports before the end of May. Here is the first.Beetle Day in Stara Woods Apr 2019
HAWKS Tor, another cuckoo and three adders
Just had a message from a neighbour to report a cuckoo and adders up at Hawks Tor. Need to note the adders!