Has anyone lost a cat? We have had one move in on us much to Lola’s interest. We will be happy to return it to the owner(s) if they can describe it to us.
Bob & Pam (271)
[24 hours of Lola was sufficient — the cat has departed.]
Category: Fauna
Habitat Management for Invertebrates
A Sussex Wildlife Trust course at Woods Mill taught by Graeme Lyons. This course looks at management issues for invertebrates and how these are applied to different habitats. Mainly a classroom based course with an excursion around Woods Mill to look at management of habitats and micro-habitats for invertebrates that are often over-looked. It is suitable for ecologists, professionals, biology and ecology students and for people who may have some responsibility for land management. Woods Mill, Friday 5th December, 10:00–16:00. Click here to book.
Meals for mink
The SDNPA’s annual review for 2013-14 has just been published. The first achievement listed in the press release is the provision of 450 water voles to the River Meon. Other highlights include resurfacing just under a mile of the South Downs Way, replacing 46 signposts and repairing or replacing 24 gates. The full report is here [PDF].
Fireworks
Fulking Parish Council asks residents to alert their neighbours in advance if they plan to set off fireworks. This is essential if your neighbours have pets, poultry or livestock on the adjacent land and applies at any time of the year (e.g., birthdays, weddings, parties, New Year, etc.), not just the traditional November round of fireworks
Winter Nature Tots
Roe deer at Woods Mill
Improving Nature Photography
Tutor: David Plummer
Venue: Woods Mill
Date: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November
Time: 10:00–16:00 both days
A two day course for people who have already attended the Beginning Nature Photography course. Suitable for digital SLR cameras only. Not suitable for users of SLR film, point and shoot or hybrid cameras.
Autumn Nature Tots
Newtimber Place Gardens
The gardens at Newtimber Place will be open on Sunday 10th August between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. Beautiful Grade I listed C16/C17 moated house (not open). Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees. Wild garden, ducks, chickens and fish. Tea and home made cakes. Dogs need to be kept on a lead. Admission £3.00, children free, in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.
Beginning Nature Photography
Tutor: David Plummer
Venue: Woods Mill
Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September
Time: 10:00–16:00 both days
A two day course for beginners with digital SLR cameras only. Day 1: Camera basics, manual control, manual metering, aperture priority and depth of field control. Day 2: advanced metering, composition, making a good shot better, fieldwork and supports, focussing and where it goes wrong, putting it all together.