Welcome to the 34th quarterly newsletter in the current series.
Weather:
JULY: The Met Office UK review for the month stated that – “After a generally fine first few days, the weather became unsettled. With low pressure close by, it was rather cool with showers and periods of rain, heavy and prolonged at times across northern areas”……..
With a reasonable attendance of around 30 people, the evening sped by. Clearly an accomplished and knowledgeable speaker, Graham Appleton delighted the audience with his mix of science and humour, but having the ability to engage with the audience at any level. I for one, learn’t a great deal last night.
RP – Editor.
Don’t forget:
Tuesday 18 October 2011 – Hognaston Village Hall from 7.30pm
Joint Carsington Bird Club/Derbyshire Ornithological Society.
Graham Appleton, Director of Communications, BTO presents “Four years of Atlas Work”. All welcome: £1 members, £1.50 non-members, includes refreshments.
Click here for more info’ on the BTO Atlas Project.
The English countryside is under threat again. The government is trying to push for large-scale changes to the planning laws, which would make it easier to build on green field sites. This is all happening over the next few weeks. The National Trust warns of “unchecked and damaging development” and Friends of the Earth predicts “a building free-for-all that will blight our countryside with bad building”. A petition may make the government think again. If you feel strongly about this, you can visit https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-countryside and sign an online petition.
Note: Whilst CBC supports the general principles of conservation, the views of 38 Degrees do not necessarily respresent the collective views of the CBC Committee.
A near adult Gannet was found by Steph Hicking and Roger Carrington, from Paul Stanley hide, shortly after 15.30hrs on 13th September 2011. It appeared at Stones Island and then on the new path near Hopton End where it had a brief altercation with the immature female Pergrine. Shortly after this the Gannet flew off high North East. This is the first record since November 2009. Other observers included Dave Newcombe, Clive Ashton and Chris Brown.
Nice one all!
