Events in September
Saturday 14th September
Paul Stevens will be running his annual smooth snake safari 11am at Ambersham / Heyshott Common, nr Midhurst, West Sussex. All welcome to come and try to catch a glimpse of the UK's rarest reptile.
Please email Paul to let him know that you are coming - paulnatterjack@googlemail.com. Paul needs an up to date attendance list in case plans change due to weather.
Sunday 22nd September
Just over the border in Hampshire, help Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) with their scrub bashing day at Woolmer Forest. This practical conservation work party will benefit the endangered Natterjack toads and you'll likely get to see some too!
Please book a place directly with ARC via their website: https://www.arc-trust.org/Event/woolmer-scrub-bash-2019
Saturday 28th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm Walkround Rowland Wood followed by AGM
The Greenman Pub, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NA
Please could you RSVP to the SxARG Treasurer on this email by Saturday 14th September to let us know if you plan to attend either the walk or the AGM. There is limited parking at Rowland Wood and we would like to promote car sharing where possible. Additionally, I have booked a table at the pub and will need to confirm numbers.
Saturday 14th September
Paul Stevens will be running his annual smooth snake safari 11am at Ambersham / Heyshott Common, nr Midhurst, West Sussex. All welcome to come and try to catch a glimpse of the UK's rarest reptile.
Please email Paul to let him know that you are coming - paulnatterjack@googlemail.com. Paul needs an up to date attendance list in case plans change due to weather.
Sunday 22nd September
Just over the border in Hampshire, help Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) with their scrub bashing day at Woolmer Forest. This practical conservation work party will benefit the endangered Natterjack toads and you'll likely get to see some too!
Please book a place directly with ARC via their website: https://www.arc-trust.org/Event/woolmer-scrub-bash-2019
Saturday 28th September 12.30pm – 1.30pm Walkround Rowland Wood followed by AGM
The Greenman Pub, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NA
Please could you RSVP to the SxARG Treasurer on this email by Saturday 14th September to let us know if you plan to attend either the walk or the AGM. There is limited parking at Rowland Wood and we would like to promote car sharing where possible. Additionally, I have booked a table at the pub and will need to confirm numbers.
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Report on Weir Wood Reptile Survey at Weir Wood Reservoir The Reptile walk at Weir Wood reservoir was attended by 15. Numbers of reptiles at Weir Wood have been relatively low this year and July tends to be a more difficult month to find reptiles. The weather began damp and upromising but by 11am the tins were warming up. The first six tins hidden in waist high vegetation were unproductive, but the other two meadows produced a reasonable 'crop' of six grass snakes, which were enjoyed by us all. However the highlight was probably the dozens of toadlets which were found around the reservoir edge. Thank you to Marcus Sanderson for the photos! |
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