SxARG events will begin again in Spring 2019, when our friends reawaken!
Woods Mill and Smooth Snake Safari
The safari at Heyshott Common near Midhurst went well again this year with beautiful October sunshine. Ably lead Paul, Natterjack, Stevens, this year we found fewer smooth snakes, but for the first time there was a glimpse of a sand lizard basking on fallen tree trunk. Probably the best find however was a small group of common lizards, who did not run away, but amused us greatly flitting around in the heather by our feet.
Woods Mill was less successful. Several members turned up including Milo and Kate who we haven't seen for a while. It was again a lovely sunny day after a cold night and some refuges were fairly warm, but no one was at home. This was a great pity as the first date in September was a wash out and had to be postponed. Possibly we were alittle too early and the refuges needed to warm up more. This site is excellent reptile habitat and I am sure willprove more fruitful in the future. Thank you to George, who managed to make it an enjoyable and interesting morning despite the non-cooperation of our reptile friends!
Woods Mill and Smooth Snake Safari
The safari at Heyshott Common near Midhurst went well again this year with beautiful October sunshine. Ably lead Paul, Natterjack, Stevens, this year we found fewer smooth snakes, but for the first time there was a glimpse of a sand lizard basking on fallen tree trunk. Probably the best find however was a small group of common lizards, who did not run away, but amused us greatly flitting around in the heather by our feet.
Woods Mill was less successful. Several members turned up including Milo and Kate who we haven't seen for a while. It was again a lovely sunny day after a cold night and some refuges were fairly warm, but no one was at home. This was a great pity as the first date in September was a wash out and had to be postponed. Possibly we were alittle too early and the refuges needed to warm up more. This site is excellent reptile habitat and I am sure willprove more fruitful in the future. Thank you to George, who managed to make it an enjoyable and interesting morning despite the non-cooperation of our reptile friends!
