by Strettons Area | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretton Wetlands
In June a very successful Bioblitz Day was held. The landowners were all consulted and gave permission for their land to be surveyed. Two moth traps were set up the previous evening and a bat detector used with interesting results. The Stretton’s flora group came and...
by Strettons Area | Apr 13, 2018 | Stretton Wetlands
In 2017 SACWG had a major publicity and fundraising campaign to raise funds to provide a boardwalk along the footpath. Volunteers ran a wildlife quiz, a plant stall, a three-course candlelit meal and a music evening. Grant funding was sought and public donations...
by Strettons Area | Jun 13, 2016 | Stretton Wetlands
Under the oversight of SACWG, a small group of expert ecologists and volunteers, coordinated by Isabel Carter, carried out a number of biodiversity surveys during 2016. These included amphibians (Phase II), reptiles, flora (Phase II), birds, mammals, dragonflies,...
by Strettons Area | Jun 13, 2015 | Strettons Botanical surveys
In 2015, surveying was concentrated in and around the Hope Bowdler, Caer Caradoc and Cardington Hill areas with some memorable sights such as the extraordinary bluebell displays at Helmeth Wood and the beautiful round leaved-sundews at Hope Bowdler Hill. Group...
by Strettons Area | Jun 13, 2013 | Strettons Botanical surveys
In June, 2013, a plant survey was conducted at the Coppice Leasowes Local Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Church Stretton. For a comprehensive listing of the over 150 species found, in MS Excel format, select this link. Devil’s-bit Scabious Botanical Surveys...
