Highbridge and Burnham, 17 February 2024

Highbridge and Burnham, 17 February 2024

above: English Scurvy-grass (Cochlearia anglica) © Alvan White Leader Alvan White On a grey day with no sunshine, ten members set off along the River Brue. The temperature was above 10C, and had been for a few days. One garden along Clyst Road was spectacular with...
Langford Lakes, 24 January 2024

Langford Lakes, 24 January 2024

above: Ruddy Shelduck at Langford Lakes © Phillip Delve Leader Phillip Delve Langford Lakes Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Reserve lies on the River Wylye flood plain, some 12 miles north west of Salisbury. Relieved to arrive in fine weather, following several very stormy...
New Year Plant Hunt in Bath, 2 January 2024

New Year Plant Hunt in Bath, 2 January 2024

above: The flooded meeting place, engulfed by the River Avon © Helena Crouch Leader Helena CrouchDespite an atrocious forecast for strong winds and rain, twelve brave botanists met beside the swirling River Avon for a second New Year Plant Hunt, recording all species...
Moth report for 2023

Moth report for 2023

above: Dewick’s Plusia, a new county record © Mike Bailey 2023 has seen an active season for the Bath Nats Moth Study Group. Overnight temperatures are of interest to us as warmer conditions generally result in higher catches in the moth traps and are reflected in the...