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Latest Sightings June 2010

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For previous months sightings see Archive

The"Area Seen" refers to the 10 sections that the Brook has been
split into for monitoring purposes (see Wildlife page).

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Birds

30/06/10

What better way to spend a few hours than a leisurely
stroll along the Emm. In Area 5 this afternoon Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, Coot, Swifts and a
juvenille Grey Wagtail . The Wagtail was being fed by its parents
in the Emm and along the banks .

25/06/10

In Area 5 at 21:00 30 + Swifts
screaming overhead to the rear of Morrisons.

24/06/10

In Area 5 at 21:30 an impressive flock of 35 Starlings flew from their roost after being spooked
by someone watering a nearby garden.

22/06/10

It would appear from casual observations to have been a
reasonable breeding season this year with young of Starlings, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long tailed Tit,
Blackbird, Robin, Nuthatch & Bullfinch seen in Area 5 in the
last week.

20/06/10

In Area 4 at 14:00 2 Buzzards
together flying E and a Kestrel around
Meadow Rd. Also seen 2 Mistle Thrush and a
singing Blackcap . Sightings by Paul
Bright-Thomas.

16/06/10

In Area 2 behind Tesco's a lunchtime walk revealed
singingBlackcap, Chiffchaff, &
Whitethroat. Also seen were Jackdaw
,SwallowCollared Dove, Wood Pigeon , Mallard and Coot with 3
chicks.

11/06/10

In Area 5 behind Morrissons a slow stroll revealed
singingBlackcap, Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Song
Thrush. Also heard calling were Collared
Dove, Wood Pigeon , Stock Dove, Magpie, Jay and Chaffinch.

02/06/10 A Red Kite
was seen being mobbed by a crow over the Emm to the rear of Morrison's

Insects

30/06/10

On the wing in Area 5 today were the following
Butterflies. Speckled Wood, Large Skipper, Large
White, Small Tortoiseshell & a Meadow Brown .

16/06/10

3 Common BlueButterflies were
seen in Area 2 .

11/06/10

Butterflies on the wing today in Area 5
included Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Large White
and this magnificent male Large Skipper
.

06/06/10

In Area 7 between Emmbrook Road and Old
Forest Road Harlequin Ladybird larvae are
starting to emerge. The harlequin ladybird was introduced to North
America in 1988, where it is now the most widespread ladybird species on
the continent. It has already invaded much of northwestern Europe, and
arrived in Britain in summer 2004. These invasive newcomers can be
easily identified by the orange L-shape on each side plus 4 orange
spines towards rear

05/06/10

Whilst running the moth trap this fine
Male Stag Beetle was lured in by the light

04/06/10

With the weather warming up Damselflies
were putting on a good display . Banded Demoiselle,
Common Blue & Large red Damselfly all in evidence along the
Emm between the two bridges to the rear of Morrisons. Solider Beetles can also be seen on top of the
vegetation. One common British species is bright red, reminding people
of the red coats of soldiers, hence the common name. Butterflies seen on
the wing were Orange Tip,Green veined White and
Orange Tip.

Other Wildlife

Mammals

30/06/10

A juvenile Fox was seen in the
wooded area of Area 5 af 15:00

29/06/10

The first bat of the year was seen tonight a Pipestrelle was seen flying over Area 5 af 21:30.

24/06/10

A young Grey Squirrel was seen
eating from a sunflower feeder at a bird table in Area 5 this morning. 2
Adult Grey Squirrel were also seen.

11/06/10

A Fox was seen running through
Area 5 at 22:45.

Plants

30/06/10

Plants in flower along the Emm include Meadow Sweet, Ragwort, Rose bay, Willowherb,
Comfrey

06/06/10

Keep an eye out for
Hedge Woundwort as you stroll along the Emm in most areas. This
plant which can grow up to 3 feet high has pretty allmost Orchid like
flowers .It was once considered to have healing properties hence its
name and was used to make ointments.

Hawthorns Primary School trip to Riverside Walk on
25th May 2010

As part of the Kew Gardens Great Plant Hunt Week 17th -22nd May 2010,
Year One of Hawthorns School took the plant hunt out of the school and
took a trip along the Emm to the rear of Morrisons.. What did they find?
Click link for details. Hawthorns
School