The September issue is now available on-line. If anyone would like to
be added to the mailing-list just contact dixon.minehead@...
and simply ask.
John
I understand the slow worms are being professionally relocated.
This seems to be a story with a happy ending but do report any
developments that look to threaten any wildlife species and we will
do what we can to ensure the best compromise is arranged.
If you do not know who to report to direct a message sent to this
site will be passed on to the relevent competent person or authority
for action.
John
--- In westsomersetwildlife@..., "bty765985"
<dixon.minehead@...> wrote:
>
> Apparently a slow worm colony is under threat at a building site in
> Whitecross Lane Minehead at the time of writing - 19 August.
>
> Does anyone have any knowledge of this? There is anecdotal evidence
> that the correct procedures may not be being followed by the
developers.
>
> HM
>
Apparently a slow worm colony is under threat at a building site in
Whitecross Lane Minehead at the time of writing - 19 August.
Does anyone have any knowledge of this? There is anecdotal evidence
that the correct procedures may not be being followed by the developers.
HM
I have created a Folder in the Files Section in which I have placed the
West Somerset Area Group of Somerset Wildlife Trust Newsletters as they
are of general interest.
Remember that you have to Join this Group to access features other than
the Messages.
John
Although it is a long way from West Somerset and DEFRA say the
countryside is popen our farmer friends are understandably very nervous
at the moment.
Please avoid all un-necessary contact with farm livestock and stay away
from fields containing cattle, sheep pigs etc.
For everyone's sake let us hope the infection has been contained and
that things can get back to normal as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile please use understanding and discretion.
John
It would seem this behaviour by a badger is not as unusual as many
people might think. Badgers may look rather lumbering beasts in the
usual view one gets i.e. tail end view in one's car headlights - but
they are really quite agile, and are omniverous and sense food by smell.
Thus 3 dimensional food forays are quite common.
John
I was pleased to hear a sound which seems rare round Langport area and
that is the Skylark. We had taken some friends up to Dunkery Beacon
last week and suddenly there it was.Eventually coming down a few
hundred yards from the path. We were lucky with the weather and it was
a sunny afternoon with a light breeze blowing. It was for me quite
dramatic to be on top of the moor and listening to the bird song.
I have just found a badger about 7ft up the creeper that covers the
wall of my study. (Our house is on the edge of Minehead.It was
obviously after the bird feeder containing peanuts - a known badger
favourite. Time 1035 29 June 2007.
Hector
Nationally classified as "highly vulnerable" there have been a number
of sightings in West Somerset in recent years.
One female turned up in a MInehead garden a couple of days ago and laid
innumerable eggs in the plastic pot in which she was temporarily
imprisoned until being positively identified.
She has now been released where found and her eggs deposited on the
examples of the three main larval food plants of this species close to
where mum was found.
The main larval food plants are hawthorn, birch and hazel - all of
which are abundant ocally.
Hector
"A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF TOWN"
Background:
West Somerset Area Group of Somerset Wildlife Trust has built up a
reputation for high quality lectures and field events with well known
speakers. The field events often involve travelling to beautiful but
inaccessible places, and take up more time than busy young families
can spare.
Our Committee felt that it was time to offer some more `down to
earth' experiences for members and the general public who might have
been put off the usual programme by this rather `highbrow' image.
We are therefore piloting what we hope will become a regular feature
around the West Somerset – a simple walk on the edge of a local
community to open eyes to the wonders on our doorstep, starting in
Minehead.
The Event:
On Saturday 23 June the first of a series of walks will take place on
the edge of Minehead.
Meeting in Vulcan Road Car Park local Trust members will take anyone
interested on a short stroll around this partly urban setting and
across the road to see the slightly more rural influences in the
public park and pond.
We hope to show that a lot of interesting and exciting wildlife lives
right under our very noses and you don't have to be an expert to find
and enjoy it.
There will be two walks, following the same route, which should allow
families to take in one or other walk while shopping or other weekend
activity. The first walk will start at 11.00 a.m. and the second at
2.00 p.m. Each walk will last about an hour but Trust members will
remain on hand to answer questions and chat by the Trust's marquee
and display.
The walk is fully accessible and everyone, member or non-member, is
welcome although children must be accompanied by an adult. A
collection will be taken towards the Trust's work in West Somerset.
Don't forget Vulcan Road is a `Pay & Display' Car Park.
Excellent way of letting others know about special places, wildlife
and news and I hope lots of people will use it.
Hector Mildew probably does suit!
Keep up the good work!
All the best from 'Crystal Tips'
Its good to see this initiative in spreading the message about wildlife.
I hope it proves of use to wildlife enthusiasts. In our group we are
using a blog for the same objective and it will be interesting to see
how both methods progress.Good luck with the Group.
We are based around Curry Rivel/Langport/Somerton but many members
travel to remote parts of Somerset such as Exmoor from time to time!!
Welcome and congratulations on finding your way here. This site is
still being 'built' although I hope enough of the start-up material is
now in place for you to be able to see the general arrangements etc.
The idea is that all members should be able to take part and add
information etc although I, as Editor (or Moderator in Yahoospeak)
reserve the right to remove any material I dem unsuitable, at my sole
discretion.
BUT the idea is to provide a usefool tool to help you enjoy wildlife,
so please do share your own enthusiasms with other members,
Best Wishes
Hector Mildew
PS Guess what! That's not my real name although some people say it
suits me!!!
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