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Author Archives: John Gardner
Peregrine & the eclipse
Francis sent in this amazing photo of one of the Wakefield peregrines during the recent lunar eclipse. This a remarkable and, I suspect, unique image!
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Autumn sunshine brings out the insects
The warm autumn sunshine has brought out the insects and ivy is often a rich food source at this time of year. Francis has been taking a closer look at some of the winged visitors to his patch of ivy … Continue reading
Roach Lime Hills, Garforth
Tuesday was a dull morning for our last wildflower walk of the season. However, the track leading to Roach Lime Hills was still verdant and lined with wild arum, creeping cinquefoil, welted and creeping thistle, rosebay and greater willow-herb. Turning … Continue reading
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Peregrine falcons on Wakefield cathedral: Latest photos
Francis just sent in these latest images of the peregrine family on the cathedral. These are taken using his phone on the eye piece of a telescope which gives remarkable results and shows clearly just how big and rapidly developing … Continue reading
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Woolley Colliery special site visit 15th July 2015
Colin Booker has been in contact with The Coal Authority and has managed to arrange a special one-off visit to the minewater treatment plant at Woolley Colliery, Haigh. The visit will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday 15th July and … Continue reading
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Peregrine watch proves successful
Sunday shoppers were enthralled at the sight of wild peregrines high up on the cathedral during this morning’s peregrine watch organised by Francis. People were actually gasping and squealing with delight as they looked through telescopes for the first time … Continue reading
Dragonfly event at Walton Colliery Nature Park
Walton Colliery Nature Park Friends Group, supported by Yorkshire Dragon Fly Society, are holding a ‘ Damsels & Dragonflies Event’ on site on Sunday 28th June between 10am and 12noon. If you would like to attend this free event, please … Continue reading
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Red-eyed Damselfly discovered in Wakefield
On 21st July 2014, Paul Meredith found a red-eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) at Nostell Pond (SE39701712) and this was the first time this species was recorded locally. At the time there was speculation that, because of the late date, it … Continue reading
May field Meeting: Rabbit Ings
Despite blustery, cold conditions more reminiscent of November than early May, we had a good walk around Rabbit Ings, Royston. This was the first visit we have made to this site as a group and, given warmer conditions, I think … Continue reading
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Peregrine harrassing starling murmuration
Francis was sent this fabulous footage of a peregrine stirring up trouble amongst the starlings at Pugneys and Cawoods earlier in the year. The murmuration is superb to say the least!