London's next major nature reserve
As an important wetlands reserve Beddington Farmlands has a variety of dragonflies and damselflies. During the last decade or so 16 Odonata (dragonfly and damselfly) species have been recorded here. The first record this year, on 4th May, was of a Red-tailed damselfly. On 27th May a transect walk revealed 3 species of damselfly (Large red, Common… read more »
We now have a schedule of forthcoming Associate Member and public events. These events are very popular and places fill up very quickly. To book a place please contact us with your name, contact number and which event your wish to join. For Associate Member events you may need to become an associate BFBG member…. read more »
Here’s a few highlights from 2015 in pictures: A total of 163 bird species were recorded with highlights being a Stone Curlew in the spring and a Serin (above) in the late autumn. Stone Curlew- the first one since 1982 Great Crested Grebes bred for the first timeIt was the best year on record for breeding Tufted… read more »
35 people took part in the June bird and wildlife walk. Highlights of the walk included seeing the breeding Great Crested Grebes, recently hatched Tufted Duck broods, Little Ringed Plovers, Kestrel hovering at head height, Rosel’s Bush Cricket, Meadow Brown and Small Tortoisehell and Crambus culmella and other micros moths in the meadow on the… read more »
Good visible migration conditions today for the Beddington Farmlands associate members spring walk (More here). A north-easterly airflow, low cloud and light rain produced ideal fall conditions. We saw 1 Hobby, 2 Whinchat, 3 Wheatear, 10+ Yellow Wagtail, 30+ Swallow. 3-4 House Martin, 2 Common Sandpiper and 1 Skylark. We also had Shelducks, Gadwall, Teal… read more »
Associate Members Events 26th April Spring bird migration 1st June Conservation Day August Moth trapping session- to be arranged depending on weather 13th Sept Autumn bird migration Public walks 21st June Bird and wildlife walk 19th July Bird and wildlife walk Carshalton Environmental Fair 31st August (Bank Holiday) Public Talks/ Workshops To be scheduled Newsletters… read more »
Female Kestrel Male Shoveler Favourable weather for the Associate Members Winter Bird Walk. We saw displaying Teals and other waterfowl including Pochard, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Shoveler, Mute Swan and Great Crested Grebe. A single Redshank was feeding on the Northern Lake. A hunting Kestrel showed well and was seen taking prey on two occasions and… read more »
This Sunday is the Winter Birds Walk for the Beddington Farm Bird Group associate members. Meeting place is Hackbridge railway station at 0915-0930, with the walk lasting approximately two hours. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars if possible. Please note there are no public toilets on site.
Top birding website and Beddington Farmlands supporter, BirdGuides, report on the imminent decision from the judicial review due to be heard at the High Court on 9-10 October, regarding plans by Sutton Council and waste disposal company Viridor to build an incinerator on land previously agreed to be designated as part of the new Beddington… read more »
Ahead of the High Court hearing on 9 and 10 October over the Sutton Council’s approval of Viridor’s application to build an incinerator on land forming part of a protected area at Beddington Farmlands, the RSPB highlight the wildlife at risk at this important south London site, and how the application is in breach of… read more »