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In March 2010 a Great Bustard was seen at
These amazing birds were recently re-introduced on Salisbury Plain
and had their first successful fledging last year - the first time
since 1832!
If you're a keen bird-watcher and are not too sure what bird you've seen, try the easy to use bird identifier, or have a look on the A-Z of birds pages of the RSPB website. Life in the Synderford In 2004 Dr Nigel Merrett Thorncombe resident, noted oceanographer and fish expert, along with his wife Colleen, made some fascinating observations of life in the Synderford River. For the first time we can print this article in its entirety, and, once having read it I can assure you that you will look on (and in) the Synderford in a very new way. by Dr. Nigel Merrett
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 Look at our page on Chard Junction Nature reserve There is a colony of sand-martins nesting in the reserve, last year a pair of ringed plovers nested there and the record book in the hide makes interesting reading. The total number of bird varieties seen so far total 116 (as at January 2011) - the complete list is being updated regularly. Butterflies - take a look at our new page.
Butterfly survey - the latest from Chard Junction Nature reserve, and a report on the survey by Dr Chris Paul |
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Our bat detector is available for members to borrow. There is no charge, however we ask for a cheque made out for £50 as a deposit, given back to you on safe return of the detector. Contact us if you would like to borrow this fascinating little box - it comes with full instructions and is wonderful activity to do with children. email us |
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