============================================ || || The Lincolnshire Wildlife News Bulletin || *** 19th July 2009 *** || || LNU Website: http://www.lnu.org/ || || News of Lincolnshire Wildlife || ============================================ In this issue..... 1. Readers hints, tips and requests 2. Wildlife Highlights 3. Wildlife reports from around the county 4. News from the Lincolnshire Coast NNRs 5. News from Far Ings NNR 6. News from Lincolnshire Limewoods NNR 7. Sending in Reports - contributors please read! 8. Contact information 9.. Notes about these wildlife reports 10. Bulletin publicity policy 11. Events Diary ....and finally..... ============================================ The Lincolnshire Naturalists Union Bulletin is read by 890 people each week and we are keen to encourage even more readers to subscribe. LNU Wildnews Bulletins are available on: http://rogerparsons.info/bulletinportal.html Each address contains the relevant date. Note: Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Lincolnshire Naturalists Union or any associated organisations. Please make contact via the LNU Website: http://www.lnu.org/ or e-mail wildlifenews@lnu.org, or contact the Editor to join up and contribute articles or reports. [Or cancel!] E-mail: rparsons@enterprise.net ============================================ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Readers hints, tips and requests ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** Finding the Bulletins *** LNU Wildnews Bulletins are available on: http://rogerparsons.info/bulletinportal.html Note: Each address contains the relevant date. Please keep sending in reports/articles/news. Thanks. Roger *** RSPB Wash Cruise *** Barry & Christine Hancock write: RSPB Birdwatching Wash Cruise - Saturday 1st August departing at 1.30pm from the quay at Sluice Bridge, Boston. For more details go to www.southlincsrspb.org.uk or ring Barry & Christine Hancock on 01205 280057 for availability. *** Hummingbird Hawk Moths *** Please keep a lookout over the summer for Hummingbird Hawk Moths. http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/species/hawkmoths/index.php Then send in your records to the Bulletin and to the Butterfly Conservation website. http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/sightings/1096/humming_bird_hawk_moth.html *** No Pingle Moth and Bat Night *** We had a good downpour on St Swithin's Day [15th July] which should have told us we would have to cancel the Moth and Bat Night at The Pingle LNR on 17th! Hopefully we can run one next year. Roger St Swithin's day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithin's day if thou be fair For forty days 'twill rain na mair http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/swithin.shtml *** Lost Ladybirds? *** John Cowell, Theddlethorpe: We have seen loads on Theddlethorpe Dunes and a fair number in our garden. Quite reassuring! Alice Nunn: Like your correspondents Keith Smith & Catherine Walker, I too have been aware & concerned at the dearth of Ladybirds. My first sighting of any was at Rimac (Saltfleetby and Theddlethorpe) on 19 June, in a smallish localised area there were quite a few 7 spots to be seen. The next sighting was on June 27th at Far Ings along the Humber Bank, between the Visitor Centre & Hotel Lake. Here we saw adults & recently emerged ladybirds also quite a few larvae on nettles & other vegetation. Since then I've only seen one or two around garden etc.... Joan Fox: May I add a comment from just across The Wash in Hunstanton? Prior to the comments in the last bulletin about lost ladybirds we had been noticing what a lot of ladybird larvae we had in the garden. When picking spinach I found that a lot of them couldn't be knocked off the leaves and realised that they were pupating when I came across a newly emerged plain bright yellow ladybird, with pale wings extending as far again behind it, on the empty larval case. Over a period of time the black spots gradually appeared and the background colouring turned more orange. It was on the move before the red colour was fully developed. We had enough adult ladybirds to be a 'nuisance' when I was shredding garden waste in terms of wanting to shake them off before committing them to the shredder! As for aphids, all the emerging flowering stems of the foxgloves were choked with Black Fly, and yet amazingly I never found any on the broad bean plants, despite keeping a careful lookout. *** Glow-worms *** Jeremy Hutchinson writes: Re. Stuart Britton's question re. Glow-worms, the are a few in parts of Stapleford Woods, but they are very local, mainly on the area of the Lincs/Notts border. http://www.uksafari.com/glowworms.htm http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/index.php?section=events:summer:glowworm *** Guerrilla Reintroductions? *** From time to time I get told that individuals may have tried a bit of covert introduction of rare or lost species to nature reserves. It is seldom possible to substantiate such allegations, but the sudden appearance of formerly absent species does make one wonder. It may be helpful to reflect on the issue and share a few thoughts. The Precautionary Principle echoes the wisdom of the saying: Firstly Do No Harm. The history of introductions of foreign species is punctuated by horror stories, some of which I have observed first hand, e.g. the African Snail in the South Pacific. But we have plenty of alien pest species on our own doorstep, from Japanese Knotweed to the Grey Squirrel. Our knowledge of insect viruses is pitiful and our honeybee population is reeling under attack from diseases spread by the foreign Varroa mite parasite. The message is clear: alien introductions seldom do any favours for local wildlife and where deliberate these are almost always misguided and ill advised. Some would say if an indigenous species HAS been lost and the habitat IS suitable for a reintroduction, why not have a go and see what happens? There have been some striking success stories to hold up in support of this view, the Red Kite being an excellent example. But a lot of thought and careful preparation goes into the planning and licensing of any such project. The Precautionary Principle tells us that we should err on the side of caution and reminds us that we may not be quite as smart as we think we are. Once organisms are released into the wild we lose control over the way a species behaves and evolves. A bit of professional humility is probably a good quality to cultivate. Legitimate reintroductions are planned with cautions consideration. Even so they cannot be said to be risk free. What then of bootleg unlicensed reintroductions? A good idea? Probably not. I would advise any Bulletin reader against doing this and would welcome input from someone with experience of dealing with the pros and cons of authorised release of organisms on, say, a nature reserve. Roger http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6685127.ece http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/species/nonnativespecies.aspx *** Barton LWT *** Viv Rowett: Barton group Lincs Wildlife Trust event for July: Monday evening walk: 20th July Barton; Westfield Road, western end (6.30 pm start). Park on the verge at the end of metalled surface near the two disused quarries and large beech tree (TA007222). We will walk west along the track and right of way to Leggott's wood and Quarry and Barton Cliff. We will see Chalk flowers, birds and views over the Humber. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. Wildlife Highlights ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** Birdnews from FOCALPOINT *** UPDATED DETAILS. Sign up for local and national news for only £15 p.a. with text messaging also available, details of this and other services at www.fpoint.co.uk No Focalpoiint reports this week. We are very grateful to FOCALPOINT for allowing us to reproduce Lincolnshire Birdcall reports, and strongly encourage keen birders to sign up to receive these on a regular basis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3. Wildlife news from around the county ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** The Roger Goy Column *** Remembering Roger Goy's wildlife information work. WHISBY WILDLIFE Whisby Wildlife Reports for July to 15th July 2009 Birds 1-2 Black-tailed Godwits appeared at Teal Lake in the first week. Two broods of Gadwall have reached a semi independent stage at Willow Lake. 30 birds were counted on 9th. Single Green Sandpipers have been recorded at various points up to 11th. As many as 6 Green Woodpeckers were seen on 8th, with several singles also recorded mostly north of the railway. A Hobby was seen at Willow Lake on 3rd but 1 or 2 visitors have commented on the dearth of records. 7 Jays at Magpie Walk on 8th was a high count. There has only been one Kingfisher reported on 6th at Willow Lake. Up to 3 Linnets have been seen in several locations. Linnets in small numbers seem to have been much more obvious than usual this year but there is no evidence of breeding. 10 Little Grebes were counted at Willow Lake on 9th. Little Ringed Plovers are still attempting to nest at Thorpe Lake but there is no evidence of young birds up to 15th. There is good evidence of Oystercatchers having bred at Teal Lake as well as Thorpe and Grebe Lake. A pair with an apparently unfledged youngster was seen at Teal Lake on 3rd. 1-2 Pochards have been present at Willow Lake through the summer and may become the next new breeder in the future. A Ringed Plover was present at Thorpe Lake in the first week. 3 juvenile Yellow Wagtails were at Thorpe Lake on 11th. This has become a very scarce species at Whisby over many years. Butterflies Locally bred Painted Lady were seen on 11th. Single Small Heath were seen on 1st and 5th but the species remains in a period of scarcity. Small Skipper appeared on 7th. Dragonflies Banded Demoiselles continue to visit from the River Witham valley and three were seen in the first week. The Brown Hawker emerged on 1st while Large Red Damselfly was still to be seen on 4th. Other Insects The Harlequin Ladybird has become clearly the dominant species at Whisby Recording volunteers found the following species-; Leptogaster cylindrical, a small Robber-fly of dry grassland Physocephala rufipes, a wasp-like Conopid fly, parasitic on Bumblebees Chrysopilus cristatus, a Snipe-fly associated with damp grassland Oplodontha viridula, a green Soldier-fly on wetland areas Eriothrix maculata, a common Tachinid fly parasitic on other insects. Five species of Hoverfly, Cheilosia illustrate, Eristalinus sepulchralis, Eupeodes luniger, Eupeodes corollae and Ferdinandia cuprea. Acrosathe annulata, a silver Stiletto-fly almost entirely confined to sandy coastal beaches but found on inland dunes in the Brecks and in Worcestershire. This could prove to be an important record. As in most places these days, the Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner moth has grown to immense populations which noe effect almost every leaf on the trees at Whisby. Plants Seedling Broad-leafed Helleborines have been found in 2 completely new locations in fair numbers indicating a firm establishment on the reserve. *** County Wildlife Reports From Readers *** Please keep your reports coming, We rely on you to send in your observations and We welcome information from all readers, be they beginners or professionals. Thanks. BRACEBY TF015353 Marion Ellis 15/7/09 Barn owl feeding young in the Sycamore tree at the bottom of our garden. Last time it used this tree was 2005. HORNCASTLE BIOBLITZ 2009 10th & 11th July, The fourth annual 24-hour recording event at Banovallum House Alan Phillips Species of bees, wasps and ants recorded at the Bioblitz event (22 species plus the honeybee): Bees: Bombus terrestris Bombus pratorum Bombus pascuorum Bombus lucorum s.l. Bombus vestalis Bombus lapidarius Bombus hortorum Bombus bohemicus Megachile ligniseca Megachile willughbiella Coelioxys elongata Hylaeus communis Hylaeus hyalinatus Osmia caerulescens Colletes daviesanus Lasioglossum calceatum Lasioglossum morio Andrena subopaca Wasps: Vespula germanica Vespula vulgaris Crossocerus elongatulus Ants: Lasius niger s.s. Also, among other species, I recorded a single Bombus hypnorum queen at Laughton Forest this week. This is the first record for North Lincs (VC54) and the 5th for Lincolnshire (VC53/54) as a whole. WILDMORE FEN TF 216534 [unless otherwise stated] R & A Parsons This year's batch of swallow fledglings seem to have vacated their nightly roost in the washhouse this week, but the adults now show signs of attempting a further brood. Watch this space! 19/7/09 Red admiral and Peacock butterfly. Many small tortoiseshell. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4. Lincolnshire Coast NNRs including RSPB Wash Reserves See: http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/species/birds/index.php http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/lwt/seals/index.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GIBRALTAR POINT N.N.R. http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/reserves/gib/index.php Katherine Bocock No report. SALTFLEETBY THEDDLETHORPE NNR. http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/reserves/nr/reserve.php?mapref=41 John Walker No report RSPB WASH Reserves - Frampton Marsh and Freiston Shore http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/framptonmarsh/index.asp http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/freistonshore/index.asp Lincs Wash Reserves recent [April] sightings June sightings for Lincs Wash Reserves Paul French 8/7/09 Frampton Marsh Garganey were seen on just two occasions; a male on 20th and a juvenile on the early date of 22nd. Early returning waders were represented by wood sandpiper and whimbrel on 6th, six greenshank on 8th, 78 black-tailed godwits on 11th, three green sandpipers on 16th and a spotted redshank on 22nd. Two grey wagtails were seen, including a newly fledged juvenile on 5th, indicating successful breeding nearby. A hobby hunted the reserve, regularly causing havoc among the growing sand martin colony. This grew to over 60 occupied tunnels by the months end. The brood of barn owls began to fledge by the end of the month, with three chicks climbing out of the nestbox. Freiston Shore A quiet month, although the start of autumn migration was noted with three green sandpipers on 16th, followed by singles on 18th, 22nd and 25th. Four greenshanks moved through on 25th. Three little gulls on the 1st and five on the 3rd were good counts, and followed by singles on 11th, 16th and 25th. Two Mediterranean gulls on the 18th and one on the 25th were the only other decent good records. Offshore, four Manx shearwaters flew past on the 7th, while the only passerines of note were the single grey wagtails seen on 3rd and 7th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5. News from Far Ings NNR http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/reserves/far_ings/index.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FAR INGS NNR Week ending 18.7.09 BIRDS Max. Numbers = avocet 7 bittern 2+ blackbird 30+ blackcap 4 black headed gull 50+ blue tit 14 bullfinch 2 canada goose 12 carrion crow 4 chaffinch 14 chiffchaff collared dove 2 common gull 10 common tern 8 coot 100+ cormorant 8 curlew 2 dunnock 8 goldfinch 10 GBB gull 2 GC grebe 4 great tit 6 greenfinch 2 grey heron 2 greylag goose 100+ herring gull house martin 4 house sparrow 10 kingfisher lapwing 18 linnet little grebe 6 long tailed tit 6 magpie 6 mallard 20 marsh harrier 4 meadow pipit moorhen 20+ mute swan 11 oystercatcher 2 pheasant pied wagtail 2 pochard 10 reed bunting 15 reed warbler 100+ robin 12 sand martin 6 sedge warbler 10 shelduck 4 song thrush 2 sparrowhawk starling 15 swallow 20+ swift 30+ tawny owl 2 + 3 juvs. tree sparrow 4 tufted duck 14 turtle dove 2 water rail 5 whitethroat 10 willow tit 2 wilow warbler 6 wood pigeon 10 wren 13 Butterflies: small tortoiseshell, meadow brown, ringlet, small white, large white, red admiral, speckled wood, green veined white, gatekeeper, ringlet, comma, small skipper, small heath. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6. News from Bardney Limewoods NNR http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Limewoods/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reports from the following locations will now be posted here to give an overview of Limewoods ecology. The NNR includes the following sites: Chambers Farm Wood (please detail specfic area when reporting e.g. Ivy Wood, Little Scrubbs Meadow etc); College Wood, Cocklode & Great West Woods, Hardy Gang Wood, Newball Wood, Scotgrove Wood, Southrey Wood, Wickenby Wood Other woods included in the NNR but without public access: Stainfield Wood; Stainton & Fulnetby Woods (access by public bridleway only) Adrian Royle's website for photos of species from the Limewoods. http://www.flickr.com/photos/adiroyle/sets/72157616635241942/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7. Sending in reports to Roger Parsons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The purpose of the Bulletin is to encourage biological recording in Lincolnshire using modern Information and Communication Technology. We hope to increase the number of people reporting observations to LNU Recorders and improve the quality of reports, as well as the quantity and the geographical coverage. In return for this FREE service, we ask you to provide reports, questions, news or relevant articles from time to time. Descriptive pieces are welcome - you don't have to stick to lists! Mailing times vary, depending on what I am doing. The Bulletin usually goes out on Sundays. Please e-mail in your contributions as early as possible to ensure they are included, to: rparsons@enterprise.net [A backup e-mail address you can use if ever you experience problems with my "Enterprise" address is: aintree2@yahoo.co.uk ] When sending in reports please follow this layout to save reediting: Place Name: IN CAPITALS with Grid Reference if you have it. Your Name: Real names please, not aliases. Put it in each time, for each location Date: Species list [Alphabetical?] & numbers [and observations?] e.g. Blackbird - 24 [And please, no home-grown abbreviations. Names in full.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8. Contact Information & Useful Websites ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please let me know ASAP if any of these weblinks fail! *** Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union Website *** A full list of LNU Country Recorders is given here. http://www.lnu.org/ LNU e-mail: info@lnu.org If you are not yet a member, the LNU needs good naturalists like you! Anyone interested can get membership application forms via Tori Sandilands at the Lincs Wildlife Trust Horncastle office, e-mail vsandilands@lincstrust.co.uk LNU publications [listed on LNU website] may be ordered via: csmith668@btinternet.com *** Contacts List *** PC Nigel LOUND Wildlife Crime Officer - Community Safety Police HQ Deepdale Lane Nettleham Lincs LN57PH Tel 01522 558684 e-mail: nigel.lound@lincs.pnn.police.uk or Nige LOUND Wildlife Crime Officer County Police Station Sea Lane Ingoldmells Lincs PE24 44XX Tel: 01522 558684 *** Lincs Amphibian and Reptile Group *** The Lincolnshire ARG (Amphibian & Reptile Group) has assembled a committee in order to access funding sources, develop training courses and survey for reptiles and amphibians in Lincolnshire. For further details please contact ashleybutterfield@btinternet.com tel.07984 66 5847 *** The Lincolnshire and Rutland Limestone Grassland Project *** We need as many volunteers as possible over the next two summers to help us survey roadside verges in your area. You will not need previous experience as a wild flower ID guide and training will be provided. Contact: Mark Schofield, Limestone Grassland Project Officer, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Banovallum House, Manor House Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HF, mschofield@lincstrust.co.uk, Mobile: 07825970930, Switchboard: 01507 526667. *** Local Bat Helpline *** Gounded bats, bat problems, advice and information? Contact Annette and Colin Faulkner on 01775 766286 or e-mail: A.Faulkner@care4free.net *** Bat Recorder *** You may send confidential bat records direct to Annette Faulkner on: A.Faulkner@care4free.net *** Butterfly Conservation Recorder *** Allan Binding asks contributors of butterfly records to the Bulletin to include their address or contact telephone or e-mail address and Grid Reference if possible. e-mail: allan.binding@ntlworld.com See: http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/species/bfly/index.php *** LNU Bees and Wasps Recorder *** Dr Michael Archer 17 Elmfield Terrace, Malton Road, York YO31 1EH. [Willing to check or identify any aculeate wasp or bee specimen. Such a specimen usually has to be relaxed and mounted on a pin before it can be examined. If more than a few specimens are sent in, they must be mounted.] *** Bombus hypnorum the Tree Bumblebee *** Alan Phillips writes: BWARS in association with BBCT are again mapping the distribution of this relatively new bumblebee species to the UK. Although widespread in Europe, Bombus hypnorum, which has coined the name Tree Bumblebee because of its habit of nesting in tree cavities or bird nestboxes, was first found on the south coast of England in 2001. Since then it has gradually spread north as far as Northumberland (see map below). In Lincolnshire at present we have just one record for the species from Gosberton Clough near Spalding 2008. With records coming in from Yorkshire I'm sure its going unnoticed in this county so please keep an eye out especially in the south and west. So, have you seen one? Or possibly have a photo? If so, visit http://www.bwars.com/bombus_hypnorum_map.htm for further info on this bumblebee, how to recognise it, and details on how to report your sightings. Further photos here: http://www.bwars.com/bombus_hypnorum.htm *** OTTERS *** Readers are reminded that all dead Otters should be reported to the Environment Agency on 0800 807060. Mammal records can reported to chris_j_manning@hotmail.com Mink reports also of interest and can be sent via the Bulletin. *** LNU Moths Gallery *** There is now a moth page on the LNU Website, to promote the recording of moths across the county. http://www.lnu.org/ Also see: http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/species/hawkmoths/index.php *** LNU Plant Galls Recorder *** Graeme Clayton 2 The Dene Nettleham Lincoln LN2 2LS g.clayton@ntlworld.com Willing to check or identify any plant gall material. Recording forms www.british-galls.org.uk *** Slug ID Help *** Chris du Feu will help with slug identification. You can telephone him on: 01427 848400 or e-mail: chris@chrisdufeu.force9.co.uk *** Lincolnshire Badger Group *** If you have important information about badger activity or badger road casualties please e-mail the information to: Ian Frudd, e-mail address Fruddfolk@tiscali.net *** Bird Club Recorder *** LBC County Bird Recorder Steve Keightley: steve.keightley@btinternet.com *** Other Useful Websites *** Key links are now being posted on the LNU website. http://www.lnu.org/ This should save space in the Bulletin, Check it out. Suggestions for other useful Websites are welcome. English Nature is now "Natural England" http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ Still includes SSSI Information and "Nature on the Map" Lincolnshire Environmental Awards http://www.lincsenvironmentalawards.org.uk/ Lincs. Wildlife Trust Website http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/ Useful emergency numbers for wildlife crises. http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/factsheets/ Lincs Environmental Records Centre Lincolnshire Environmental Records Centre newsletters can be downloaded from: http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/wildlife/ Development Officer, Margaret Haggerty's e-mail: mhaggerty@lincstrust.co.uk Tornado and Storm Research Organisation www.torro.org.uk Contact Ian Loxley on colarain@tiscali.co.uk RSPB Contact Details RSPB Website: www.rspb.org.uk www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/freistonshore www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/f/framptonmarsh John Badley, Site Manager for RSPB Lincolnshire Wash reserves e-mail: freistonshore@rspb.org.uk South Lincs RSPB Local group's website address: http://www.southlincsrspb.org.uk/ Sub Regional Country Park North Kesteven District Council The concept of the Sub Regional Country Park (SRCP) is to create an easily accessible network of managed outdoor places by developing links and routes between existing green spaces and facilities, and exploring the opportunities for creating new, sustainable recreational facilities and supporting nature conservation objectives. This might include the restoration of old quarries; constructing new all purpose paths; or simply providing access to new areas of woodland, lakes and open land for countryside focussed activities. Contact: Luisa McIntosh Project Officer, Sub Regional Country Park North Kesteven District Council Tel: 01529 414155 ext 2469 Direct Line: 01529 308069 www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/subregionalcountrypark Bardney Limewoods www.limewoods.co.uk [New URL] limewoods@lincolnshire.gov.uk *** Harlequin Ladybird Survey *** To report your sightings: www.harlequin-survey.org/ *** Sir Joseph Banks *** The Sir Joseph Banks Society is based at the Sir Joseph Banks Centre in Horncastle and a programme of events has been arranged for both members and non-members. New members to the Society are always welcome. Contact 01507 528223 or by email: enquiries@joseph-banks.org.uk. Latest newsletter and related articles are available on: www.joseph-banks.org.uk *** Trent Aegirs *** Don't forget that the bore often comes up to half an hour before the expected time. www.environment-agency.gov.uk and go to Midlands link or search for 'Trent Aegir'. or try: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/timetable_2-Trent.pdf *** Before You Set Out. *** Check tide times on Admiralty EasyTide: http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/index.aspx Check the weather forecast for the location or postcode: http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/ *** Other Useful E-mail Addresses *** Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union: info@lnu.org Gibraltar Point: gibpoint@lincstrust.co.uk Far Ings: farings@lincstrust.co.uk Whisby Nature Park: whisbynp@lincstrust.co.uk NEW Syke's Farm: lwt@sykesfarm.org.uk Lincs. Trust HQ: The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust main e-mail address: info@lincstrust.co.uk Lincolnshire FWAG: lincoln@fwag.org.uk Chambers Farm Wood NEW contact - Mary Porter Mary.porter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Lincolnshire Bird Club Secretary - Janet Eastmead: janet.eastmead@talktalk.net Membership Secretary - Mike Harrison: michael@michaelharrison1.wanadoo.co.uk If you would like your e-mail listed here, please let me know. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9. Notes about these wildlife reports ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We do our best to ensure accuracy in our reporting but these records are sent in by a variety of reporters, from complete beginners to professionals. They therefore vary in reliability and in certain cases they are impossible to verify. If further information is needed on locations or reporters, or if you wish to question/confirm any of these records, contact: rparsons@enterprise.net Bulletins are sent to Biological Recorders at the Lincs. Wildlife Trust, Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union and Lincolnshire Bird Club. [Note: Where plants are reported, this is usually because they have been seen "in flower".] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10. The Bulletin's publicity policy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We will not be giving precise details of the location of rare or endangered species. Please point out any sensitive or "tricky" reports of this kind. We ask that you respect the interests of wildlife and site owners if you report to national networks. Make a point of explaining site sensitivity and any restrictions on access. An interest in wildlife is not a licence to act irresponsibly/thoughtlessly to landowners, who may well be partners in important conservation work. [Remember - views expressed in the Bulletin do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions on the LNU or associated organisations. In particular this applies to such agencies, especially charities, taking a political stance.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11. LNU Events Diary For LNU meetings also see www.lnu.org/events.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** Field Meetings 2009 *** Sunday, August 23, 2009 River Glen 12 for 1pm start. Park at TF144 176. This is the Car Park used for Baston Fen NR and is located on the minor road between Baston and Tongue End. Cross over concrete bridge and park along track to left. Do not park on track straight on from bridge. Habitats: River, drains and marsh. Leader Richard Chadd richard.chadd@environment-agency.gov.uk & Ian Cappitt ian.heidi@virgin.net Saturday, September 19, 2009 Humberstone Blow Wells + National Moth Night A small blow wells site just south of Humberston. Private site. 12.00 for 13.00 start. Later meeting at 19.00 for bats and moths. Park on verge of South Sea Lane at TA 313 048 near where track leads south to site (might be able to park closer depending on harvesting activity). Habitats: small woodland, ditches, marsh, pools and cattle pasture. Leaders: Brian Hedley (afternoon) 01427 718320 brian_hedley@hotmail.com Colin Smith (evening) csmith@countrywidefarmers.co.uk. Sunday, October 18, 2009 Fungus Foray - Roughton Moor Wood, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Reserve Fungus Foray 12.00 for 13.00 start. Site located off Moor Lane, a minor road between Woodhall Spa and Kirkby on Bain. Restricted parking along Moor Lane (do not block tracks). Meet at site entrance at TF210 631. Habitats: Mixed Woodland and heathland. Leaders: Ken Rowland 01522 686900 and Ray Halstead. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ....and finally..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** MailFails This Week *** The following address(es) gave an error message. I have deleted them from the mailing list. If you recognise any, please pass on a message - "Contact me if you wish to continue to receive the Bulletin." Thanks. Roger Mailfails None this week. *** I Like The Moon *** Steve Gray writes: Here is a site where you get a real-time, interactive re-creation of the first moon landing 40 years ago this weekend. Be warned - very addictive! http://wechoosethemoon.org/ ---------- ~ THE END ~ ----------- (..until next week!) Roger Parsons http://rogerparsons.info/