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The
Swanland Village Wildlife
campaign aims to Reclaim Our Wildlife by
re-establishing our relationship with its flora and fauna.
Our environment is seriously endangered by the twin problems
of village over-development leading to loss of habitat and
the effects of global warming |
The
media and Wildlife and Environmental charities are telling us
how urgent things have become and what simple steps we can ALL
take to protect our wildlife and how to create new habitats. The
Wildlife and Conservation charities shown at the bottom of this
page have lots of up to date information on simple, relatively
cheap ways of attracting wildlife into your garden.
They
sell easy to understand, cheap readable books for all ages, laminated
cards with pictures and basic information, posters, leaflets and
gifts as well as lots of practical materials.
There
are hints on gardening with wildlife, simple ways of protecting
wildlife and clubs for young people to join.
For
further information, to report Wildlife News, or to help or join
the S.W.G, please contact Carol 632 178
See
also Swanland Pond Page
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News Update July 2010
Events
EVENING BIRD RACE (Members only) 6.45-9.00pm
See which Team can record the highest numbers of DIFFERENT species
28th around the village in 2 hours. Form a team of 4. We will place
you with someone who knows bird species. All you need is a pair
of binoculars & lots of enthusiasm. Will YOUR team win the prize!!
Enjoy light refreshments afterwards. Meet: Carols, 39, Dale Road
6.45 pm sharp. (If wet on 29th). PLEASE book by 26th (632178).
Cost: Adults: £1 per person Child: 50p (accomp.only) Family:
£1.75.
Projects: Pond Reclamation-the Pond Partnership & Parish Council
will prioritise this Years work making on-going problems with the
Gabion Basket a priority. The ponds water level (probable leak)
& fish numbers will be monitored. The proposed Marshy Area,
Pond Dipping Platform & Waterfall require very detailed planning
& preparation.
WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR OCCASIONAL WORK!!
Exciting News!: The SWG and
the Pond Partnership will shortly merge to form the Swanland Wildlife
Partnership. The new partnership will continue to work to protect
village wildlife and to create new habitat. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN
US!! Look out shortly for more information and details of Membership.
Pond Wildlife! Look out for
(2 X) first broods of baby Moorhens, magnificent Emperor Dragonflies,
blue Damselflies & Swallows dipping/drinking/bathing.
SOS Wildlife News:
In hot weather PLEASE ensure wildlife has shallow dishes of water
24
hours a day to drink (& in the case of Birds to bathe in).
Please report sightings of Coal Tits, Greenfinches, Dunnocks, Song
& Mistle Thrushes, Frogs, Toads and Newts to us as we need the
data to target help for them. Especially we need sightings of Hedgehogs.
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