Last summer there were fewer bats in the reserve than for many years and I was worried that the poor weather may have caused long term damage to the local bat population. However, so far this year the bat numbers have been good.
If you would like to come along and experience the bats swooping low as they feed on insects rising from the lake surface or from surrounding trees then meet at the Lodge Road entrance around 9.00pm and we will set off for the lake and if it is good weather, maybe see the sun set.
Peter Kirby, from the Kent Moth Group, has also very kindly agreed to set up his moth traps once again, so after experiencing the bats we will stop by Peter’s traps and see if he has been lucky in catching any early flying moths. Peter is very knowledgeable about moths (and many other creatures besides) and I’m sure he would be happy to answer any questions you might have about studying moths in your own back garden.
Although it will late spring / early summer, it can be cool when the sun sets, so please bring warm layers (and waterproofs if rain is possible). Torches and strong footwear would be a good idea. Children are welcome but no dogs please.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more the evening please contact us, using the contact page. If not, just turn up on the evening
Steve Songhurst, Warden
Dawn Chorus Walk
Sunday 4th May 2008. 5:00 am start
Many thanks to everyone who attended this event. I hope you enjoyed the walk around. Below is a summary of what species we heared
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Blackbird
Song Thursh
Wren
Robin
Blackcap
Goldcrest
Greenfinch
Jackdaw
Magpie
Stock Dove
Collard Dove
Wood Pigeon
Carrion Crow
Green Woodpeaker
Great-spotted Woodpeacker
Chiffchaff
Chaffinch
Nuthatch
Mallard Duck
Canada Goose
Coot
Lesser Whitethroat
Jay
Photographic Walk at Vinters Valley
Sunday 20th April 2008 : 10.00a.m – 12.00 p.m.
Many thanks to Dave Pearce and his son James for
their time. Photos from this event will be added soon.
Last updated on 8th May 2008
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