Why not check out the Cam Valley Wildlife Group Winter 2019 Newsletter on our website? The Spring 2020 Newsletter will replace it before long, so now would be a good time to have a look!
Author: Cam Valley Wildlife Group - Somerset
We are an independent local volunteer based wildlife conservation group operating in Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Westfield and the surrounding Somerset area. We promote the conservation and enjoyment of wildlife and biodiversity in our local area. We run a number of projects to beenfit flora, otters, Barn Owls and insects and hold events throughout the year, including walks, talks and practical wildlife activities. To learn more about what we do, why not give our website a look at cvwg.org.uk or comment on our blog at https://cvwg.org.uk/cam-valley-wildlife-group-somerset-blog/?
CVWG Newsletter 92 posted
Our Autumn 2019 Newsletter is now posted on the website – pond life, hornets and Cam Valley Wildlife Group members’ sightings, along with a substantial list of interesting books for distribution that is well worth a look.
Share a short wildlife recording?
Hello, CVWG blog follower.
With noise greately reduced in many places, perhaps you have heard wildlife sounds that you do not normally hear, or hear so well as right now. We are interested in short nature sound recordings you may have made at home (say up to a minute in length) for posting on the website and sharing. If you would like to take part, please send us your recording or let us know via camvalleywildlife@gmail.com.
CVWG Sightings entry error
Realising that one of the Sightings page changes was attributed to the wrong place and person, it has been changed!
Spring wildlife sightings
Spring is hotting up, and with it the birds, reptiles and insects. We have just posted some March sightings from Welton, Carlingcott and Radstock. If you have wildlife sightings to share from your patch (or elsewhere), you might like to send them in to add to those already there!
Spring White (and Yellow) butterflies – how to tell which is which
Have you been seeing white, yellow and green-ish butterflies flittting past and wondered which was which? Well, help may be at hand. Although some of the ‘Whites and Yellows’ are more obvious (such as Brimstone and Orange-tip males, some of this family, especially the females, can be tricky to tell apart. If you have ever been confused about whether it’s a Large or Small White, or whether its a Small White, Green-veined White or female Orange-tip, we may have what you’re looking for on our new Insect Information page.
Saturday’s moth trapping cancelled
Due to coronavirus Covid 19 considerations, Cam Valley Wildlife Group’s moth trapping event scheduled for Haydon Batch this Saturday is cancelled.
CVWG events under review (Covid 19)
CVWG is currently monitoring the coronavirus Covid 19 situation regarding its programme of events. For trips and talks please check with Judy beforehand, on a case-by-case basis; for insect events and workdays, please check beforehand with the event leader. Contact details are given on the Events programme page. We will post details of the 2020 Botany Walks programme for April to September when they are available.
Tomorrow’s marine life talk cancelled
The talk by Tom Brereton of Marine Life on Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds off the South West Coast has been cancelled. We hope to arrange re-scheduling after the coronavirus, Covid 19 has peaked and passed.
Talk -Whales, Dolphins, Seabirds 18 Mar
Wednesday 18 March 2020 – CVWG Talk
Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds off the South West Coast
Tom Brereton of Marine Life
Coffee & cake from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm.
Members £2 (non-members £3)
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