We occasionally see Noctule bats in Cholsey either visiting the area briefly or an individual just passing through. So when two were observed circling around just after sunset on August 30th we were in little doubt about identification. Their size and height of flight is remarkably similar to that of Swallows flying in the evening, and [...]
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Gromwell is one of the rarest species to be found in Basildon Park. It is a relative of familiar species such as forget-me-not and comfrey but is confined to chalky areas. It has rather inconspicuous greenish flowers in April-May but its most striking features are its seeds: these are small, very shiny, very hard and [...] Our 15 strong group headed out from the Red Lion on the outskirts of Basildon for a circular 5 mile trek around the local paths and back roads. The wooded pathways provided a bounty of fungi and bird calls for those patient enough to listen. Only the hamlet of Quicks Green provided a glimpse of civilisation [...] |
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