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Hi,

Here at the British Science Association we're currently getting together
plans for our UK-wide activity for National Science and Engineering Week
2010 entitled 'What on Earth?'. This is a call-to-action to the British
public to go out into their gardens/local parks/hedgerows and rediscover
their natural surroundings with a fresh pair of eyes and a camera!

We'll be encouraging them to send in their photos of unusual plants and
animals that people don't recognise to the new What on Earth? Website (under
development.). We're creating a gallery where people can 'tag' the photo
with the species name and where it was found to plot them on a UK-wide map
to help raise awarness of the amount of biodiversity across our little
island, and maybe even spot something rather unusual! We're working with a
PR company to promote this to the public and are aiming for a few thousand
photos. finding somewhere to send the data to at the end of the project is
in the pipeline so it doesn't get wasted.

We need an army of experts to join in the community-led project to help
identity as many plants and animals as we can in the run up to National
Science and Engineering Week in March. We'll likely be keeping the project
live until our British Science Festival in September. Everyone who sends in
a photo will be sent a free packet of seeds for their garden to help provide
friendly habitats for our native species (subject to availability) .

Do you know your taxonomy?
If you can answer yes to this question and would like to get involved then
please contact dan.richards@.... We're launching
the project in January and you can take as much or as little time as you
like. Its all online so you won't even have to leave your desk. just peruse
our gallery and tag anything you recognise - a very easy way to participate
in National Science and Engineering Week 2010 and help raise awareness of
biodiversity issues to the British public.

Please pass this onto any friends or colleagues who might be interested

Your help would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Dan

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Whales and dolphins seen from the Scillonian




Marine life surveys conducted onboard Scillonian III this season by the Isles of
Scilly Wildlife Trust have turned up some fantastic results, confirming that
this route between Penzance and St Mary’s is an excellent platform for wildlife
watching.
The surveys, led by Paul Semmens, have been conducted once a week on Wednesdays
between April and the end of October. On the way out to the islands Paul
recorded casual sightings while talking to passengers about marine conservation
and wildlife spotting. On the way back from Scilly Paul joined the crew up on
the bridge and kept a careful watch as he did a scientific transect survey.


Paul said ‘It was great to be working closely with the Scillonian crew who were
very interested in hearing about what had been seen and participating in the
surveying. We had many wonderful close encounters with bow-riding common
dolphins and some amazing views of minke whales.’



These sightings combined with observations given to the Isles of Scilly Wildlife
Trust by the crew gave a total of 786 sightings of at least seven different
marine animals. This breaks down as:


Common dolphin: 458
Harbour porpoise: 171
Basking shark: 79
Bottlenose dolphin: 27
Ocean sunfish: 22
Minke whale: 13
Risso’s dolphin:12
Unidentified cetacean: 4


The route passes along the coast of Cornwall for 12 miles before heading across
the open sea and takes approximately two and a half hours. There are apparent
hotspots of marine life activity along the way. Mount’s Bay for example has a
small pod of bottlenose dolphins that regularly appear beside the ship. The
Runnelstone near Land’s End is a hotspot for basking sharks, and harbour
porpoises are most often spotted around the islands.



The findings, which are part of the Isles of Scilly Marine Biodiversity Project,
are to be shared with MarineLife, an organisation which runs this kind of ferry
based survey on a number of routes in Europe. The combined data will help to
build up a picture of cetacean (whale and dolphin) movements and distribution
across the North East Atlantic through the Atlantic Research Coalition (ARC).



Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of Isles of Scilly Steamship Company said: “We are
pleased to have been able to support the marine surveys on board Scillonian III.
It is great to see that so much wildlife has been sighted between the mainland
and Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting the survey work in the
future and hope that the results will enable Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust to
monitor wildlife off our shores.”



Although the Scillonian has now stopped running until April, Paul will continue
the survey work on the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company’s freight ship, the Gry
Maritha. The hope is that the surveys will record the fin whales which are
sometimes seen in this area during winter months.



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Botanical Group Cornwall: http://floracam.co.uk/bcg

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National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek: http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

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West Cornwall Badger Group:
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Diary of Events
End of November 2009 to April 2010


Five Acres, Allet, Truro, TR4 9DJ Tel. (01872) 273939

Details of events and other Trust activities are also available on our website:
www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/whatson

EVERYONE is welcome to attend ALL events. Donations from non-members would be
appreciated. Please bring waterproof clothing and footwear to all outdoor
events.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS


NOVEMBER

Saturday 21
PLANNING MEETING FOR PENWITH GROUP
Booking essential
Ludgvan
7.00pm
Phone for directions: (SW504331)
Discuss this years’ events – plan for 2010. Seasonal refreshments. Bring
contribution to funds/food welcome. Leaders/contact: Jane and Nigel Haward
(01736) 740991. Organised by Penwith Group.

Sunday 22
LAND AND SEASCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Porthcurno
12.00 noon start
Meet at main car park in Porthcurno (SW384226)
Photographing one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Cornwall
between here and Logan Rock. Please note later than usual start to allow us to
stay until dusk if weather appropriate. Bring camera, tripod, lunch, suitable
footwear/clothing. Leader/contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287; please make
contact the day before to make sure trip still going ahead. Organised by
Photographic Group.

Sunday 22 to end of January
INSPIRED AND WILD – ART EXHIBITION FUNDRAISER
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen TR19 7EW
Start 10.00am Sunday 22 Nov – finish end of Jan 2010. Geevor Tin Mine is open
10.00am till 4.00pm Sunday to Friday. Free entry to gallery once you have paid
entrance fee for Geevor Tin Mine (£8.50 adults, £4.50 children).
Experience wonderful artwork showing the wealth of Cornwall’s artistic talent
featured in the Trust’s art exhibition at this exciting location. On display are
interpretations of Cornish wildlife and scenery, all available for purchase to
help raise money for the Trust. Disabled access lift available to gallery from
museum. Contact: Serena Pettigrew-Jolly (01872) 273939 ext 205 or Jasmin Appleby
(01872) 273939 ext 251. Organised by Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

Sunday 29
TREE HUNT IN KILMINORTH WOODS
Booking essential, numbers limited to 20
Near Looe
10.30am to 12.30pm
Record trees for the Ancient Trees Project and hunt for signs of the wildlife
that lives amongst them. We will walk off track and some distance into the
woods, so sensible footwear and clothing essential. Could be very muddy in
places. Suitable for children aged 6 yrs and above. Bring donation to Cornwall
Wildlife Trust. Leader: Christine Spooner (Friends of Kilminorth Woods).
Contact/booking: Kirstie Francis (01872) 273939 ext 203. Organised for Fox Club.


DECEMBER


Saturday 5
WRECK AND TORPEDOES TO COASTWATCH – THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF NARE POINT
Gweek Village Hall
7.30pm
Meet at Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary, TR12 6UG
(SW709266)
Paul Phillips and Jack Sechler recount the fascinating story of Nare Point, from
the wreck of the Bay of Panama in the Great Storm of 1891 through its vital role
during WWII to its current important activities as a Coastwatch station. A
slightly extended meeting. Cost £2. Group members and children free. Leader:
Paul Phillips. Contact: Paul (01326) 341030 or David (01326) 341181. Organised
by Helford Marine Conservation Group.

Saturday 5
EXPLORING KENNACK SANDS CLIFFS, BEACH AND DUNES
Kennack Sands
10.30am to 1.30pm
Meet at Kennack Sands car park (SW734165). Take A3083 from Helston, then B3293
for St Keverne and after Earth Satellite station, take turning for Kuggar at
crossroads
Looking at famous Kennack Gneiss and other rocks, searching for amethyst, and
discovering how the dunes/valleys with their flora developed after the last Ice
Age. Bring outdoor gear and waterproof shoes or boots. Disabled access
restricted to 1st beach. Walk will finish at high tide, so time to explore area
on your own. Leader: Peter Ealey. Contact: (01326) 231553. Organised by Cornwall
RIGS Group.

Sunday 6
GREEN CHRISTMAS
Booking essential to be given your time slot
Allet, near Truro
10.00am to 12.00 noon and 1.00 to 3.00pm
Make Christmas decorations from natural and recycled materials and help dress
the Cornwall Wildlife Trust office tree. For all ages. £1 per child donation to
cover cost of materials. Leaders: Sarah McCartney and Kirstie Francis. Contact:
Kirstie Francis (01872) 273939 ext 203.
Organised for Fox Club to celebrate Tree Dressing Day.

Tuesday 8
PRESENTATION BY NICK DIXON ON PEREGRINE FALCONS
Altarnun
7.00pm
Meet at Altarnun Village Hall. Take Altarnun/Five Lanes exit from A30 5 miles
west of Launceston, turn right at bottom of hill before butchers (SX331847)
Local raptor expert Nick Dixon will give an illustrated talk on his work with
peregrine conservation. Small charge to cover costs. Tea, coffee (and hopefully
cakes) available. Leader/contact: Dave Groves (01566) 86416. Organised by
Launceston Group, Altarnun Parish.

Wednesday 9
MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENT
Allet
6.30pm
Cheryl Marriott will talk about Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s future development
plan and gather ideas for our way forward. Seasonal (locally sourced)
refreshments, Christmas cards and calendars. Suggested donation £2. Contact:
Joanna Wallis (joannawallis@...) or Ba Whitehead (ba@...)
(01872) 273939 ext 278. Organised by Carrick Group.

Saturday 12
WINTER WADERS AND FINCHES
Booking essential for lunch only
Saltash
11.00am, approx. 2 hrs
Meet at Wearde Road entrance to Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve
(SX421582)
Looking at winter waders and finches on the reserve. Please wear appropriate
outdoor clothing and stout footwear and bring binoculars, camera and scope if
you have them. Leader: RSPB Guide. Booking is only essential if booking lunch at
the Cecil Arms. Please book early, only limited places available (meal cost
applies). Contact/booking: Hazel Rawlings (01752) 846407. Sorry no dogs.
Organised by Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Saltash.

Monday 14
MEMBERS EVENING
Allet
7.30 pm
Please contact David Chapman on (01736) 850287 or Adrian Langdon on (01208)
813440.
Organised by Photographic Group.

JANUARY

Saturday 2
NEW YEAR WALK
Sennen Beach
2.00pm
Meet at car park at bottom of Hill, Sennen Cove (SW355264)
Meet friends and get some welcome exercise after holiday season. Bring
waterproofs and suitable shoes for cliff path and beach. Donations from
non-members welcome. Leaders: Jane and Nigel Haward. Contact: (01736) 740991.
Organised by Penwith Group.

Saturday 9
HUNT THE HUT CIRCLE
Helman Tor, Lanlivery
10.30am
Meet on Helman Tor (SX063615)
Buried beneath the ever growing gorse of Helman Tor are many important
archaeological remains, in fact the whole site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Among them is a Bronze Age hut circle, clear evidence of past habitation on this
beautiful landmark. Help cut back gorse to reveal some of the intrigue of our
ancestors’ lives. Tools provided, bring work clothes, lunch and waterproofs.
Leader/contact: Seán O’Hea (0797 154 2185). Organised by Restormel Group.

Saturday 9
WINTER BIRDS: FINCHES AND
WADERS
Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, Saltash
10.30am, approx. 2 hrs
Meet at Cecil Arms Public House by St Stephens Church, Saltash (SX417583)
Please wear outdoor clothing and stout footwear. Bring binoculars and camera.
Leader: RSPB Guide. Sorry, no dogs. Contact Hazel Rawlings (01752) 846407.
Organised by Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Sunday 10
MINES AND MOORS IN WINTER
Minions
10.30am
Meet at Minions, car park east of the village centre
A wintry walk through Gonamena to South Caradon Mine and back over west Caradon
Hill. Contact: Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411. Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.

Monday 11
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Allet
7.30pm
Contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287 or Adrian Langdon (01208) 813440.
Organised by Photographic Group.

Tuesday 12
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Newquay
7.30pm
Meet downstairs at Griffin Hotel, Cliff Rd, Newquay, opposite railway station.
(SW815618)
An informal evening for all our members and friends to show photographs and
slides of wildlife at home and abroad. We have a digital projector so bring
photos on a memory stick or CD. Collection taken. Full bar and parking
facilities available. All welcome. Leader/contact: Dave Thomas (01726) 861093
after 6pm. Organised by Restormel Group.

Sunday 17
HIDDEN TREASURES – AN   INTRODUCTION TO MINERALOGY
Near Camborne
10.15am to 12.15pm
Meet at King Edward Mine Museum. The mine can best be found off the Camborne to
Troon road. Follow brown signs from Camborne, just before Troon (approx. 2
miles) turn left, the mine is ¼ mile down road on the left. (SW664389)
A short talk and opportunity to look at examples of common minerals, with
particular reference to Cornish minerals. You are welcome to bring along any
minerals you would like to have identified. Leaders: Ruth Osborn, Owen Baker and
others. Contact: Sue Hocking (01872) 240777 ext 246. Organised by Cornwall RIGS
Group.

Sunday 17
UGLY BUG HOTEL
Booking essential as places limited
Allet, near Truro
10.00am to 12.00 noon
Collect items lying around our nature reserve and help to build a giant bug
hotel. Afterwards, a competition for you to draw your idea of a great bug hotel.
Wear outdoor clothing and footwear. Bring donation to Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Leader/contact: Kirstie Francis on (01872) 273939 ext 203. Only suitable for
children aged 6 yrs and above. Organised for Fox Club.

Monday 18
HONEY BEES
Bude
7.30pm
Meet at the Parkhouse Centre
A talk by Graham Jones. Cost £1.50. Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356. Organised
by Tamar Group.

Saturday 23
CORNISH DOLPHINS – AN UPDATE
Gweek Village Hall
7.30pm
Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary, TR12 6UG (SW709266)
Dr Nick Tregenza will tell us about the current state of research and issues
involving dolphins, porpoises and whales in Cornish waters. Cost £2. HMC Group
members and children free. Contact: Margaret (01326) 221632 or Paul (01326)
341030. Organised by Helford Marine Conservation Group.

Sunday 24
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY IN ST IVES
St Ives
10.00am to 3.00pm
Meet outside the lifeboat house in St Ives (SW519406)
Photographing a variety of birds in the harbour area. Bring camera, tripod,
suitable footwear and clothing. Leader/contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287.
Please make contact the day before to make sure the trip is still going ahead.
Organised by Photographic Group.

Monday 25
LOCAL WILDLIFE WALK
East Cornwall
10.00am
Meet at The Old School, Stoke Climsland (SX360744)
Share cars and continue to an interesting local habitat for a short walk.
Contact: Caroline Vulliamy(01579) 370411.
Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.

Friday 29
DORMICE – THE GREAT NUT HUNT
Booking essential
Stoke Climsland
7.30pm
Meet at The Old School, village centre (SX360744)
An illustrated talk on these fascinating creatures and what we can do to help
them locally.
Children welcome. Contact Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411.
Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.`


  FEBRUARY

Thursday 4
BEES
Booking essential
Allet
6.30pm
Talk by Colin Reith, local beekeeper who has 20 hives and runs courses for
potential beekeepers. Suggested donation £2. Please phone to book. Contact:
Joanna Wallis (joannawallis@...) or Ba Whitehead (ba@...)
(01872) 273939 ext 278. Organised by Carrick Group.

Friday 5
WILDLIFE IN FORESTRY COMMISION LAND IN AND AROUND THE CAMEL VALLEY
Wadebridge
7.30 to 9.30pm
Meet at ‘The Goods Shed’, Southern Way, Wadebridge
Talk preceded by a short AGM. Leader: Andrew Ball – Ranger with the Forestry
Commission.
Contact: Brian Wright (01208) 814138. Organised by Camel Branch.

Saturday 6
BAT BOX WORKSHOP
Booking essential
Stoke Climsland area
12.30pm
Meet at The Old School, village centre (SX360744)
Making dormouse, bat, bird and barn-owl boxes for erecting at local sites. Meet
at the Old School to follow on to local workshop (or phone for details).
Children very welcome. Contact Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411. Organised by
Mid-Tamar Group.

Saturday 6
ANNUAL BRANCH PARTY
Check to confirm before date
Penzance
7.30pm
Meet at Rosemorran, Clements Road, Penzance
Friendly get together for Penwith members, families and friends. Bring a plate
of food for the buffet and £2.50 towards costs and for funds. Leaders: Liz
Tregenza; Jane Haward. Contact: (01736) 351793; 740991. Organised by Penwith
Group.

Saturday 6
ROSENANNON BOG RESERVE WORK PARTY
Rosenannon, St Wenn
10.30am to 3.30pm
Meet outside the Sunday School, Rosenannon (SW955661)
Join a good old fashioned scrub clearance task. We’ll have a nice bonfire, great
for cooking spuds on, and clear invasive willow and birch threatening valuable
wet grassland. Many hands make light work and the results are plain to see!
Tools provided, bring work clothes, lunch and waterproofs. Leader/contact: Seán
O’Hea (0797 1542 185). Organised by Restormel and Camel Groups.

Sunday 7
WINTER WILDLIFE WALK
Booking preferred
Marazion
2.00pm start
Meet in the beach car park on the west side of Marazion as you enter the
village.
(SW515308)
We will walk and look for some overwintering birds, a few crabs if the tide is
low and discover what lives on the tide-line at this time of the year. Wear
suitable clothing and footwear for outdoors. Only suitable for children aged 7
years and above. Bring donation to Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Leader: Paul
Semmens. Contact: Kirstie Francis (01872) 273939 ext 203. Organised for Fox
Club.

Monday 8
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Allet
7.30pm
Contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287 or Adrian Langdon (01208) 813440.
Organised by Photographic Group.

Saturday 13
HISTORY AND THINGS
Saltash
10.30am, approx. 2 hrs
Meet at Cecil Arms Public House by St. Stephens Church, Saltash (SX417583)
Looking at the history on and around Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve,
Saltash. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and stout footwear and bring
binoculars and camera. Leader: Keith Rawlings. Contact: Hazel Rawlings (01752)
846407. Dogs on leads only. Organised by Friends of Churchtown Farm Community
Nature Reserve.

Saturday 13
GEOLOGY AND MINES IN THE BOTALLACK AREA, PENWITH
Booking essential
Botallack
10.00am start
Meet at the Botallack Count House (SW365333)
A conducted tour exploring the geology and the different types of mineralisation
(tin, copper and uranium) in the area, which has several County Geology Sites.
We will find uranium minerals using a Geiger counter, although collecting is not
allowed. Bring packed lunch, waterproofs and wear strong shoes/boots.
Leader/contact: Peter Scott, Camborne School of Mines (01326)340214. Organised
by Cornwall RIGS Group.

Saturday 13
BIRDBOX MAKING
Booking essential
Allet
11.00am start
Join us in making a nest box for your garden birds: either open-fronted for
robins or small-holed for blue tits. We provide you tools, instructions, raw
materials & expert help. Bring an adult to help with sawing & hammering. £4 per
nest box – payable on booking. Suitable for children aged 7 yrs and above.
Leaders: Jasmin & Jason Appleby. Places limited to 12, so phone Kirstie on
(01872) 273939 ext 203 by Friday 5th to book a place and order your materials.
Organised for Fox Club in celebration of Nest Box Weekend.

Monday 15
VISIT TO MADAGASCAR
Bude
7.30pm
Meet at the Parkhouse Centre
Talk by J and C Hicks. £1.50. Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356. Organised by
Tamar Group.

Saturday 20
FISHERIES CONSERVATION WITH THE NATIONAL LOBSTER HATCHERY
Gweek
7.30pm
Meet at Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary, TR12 6UG
(SW709266)
Exciting insights into the work of the National Lobster Hatchery and fisheries
conservation through local young lobster releases. Please visit
www.helfordmarineconservation.co.uk for further details. Cost £2. HMCG members
and children free. Leader: Dominic Boothroyd. Contact: Rhiannon (0771 095 6734)
or David Thomson (01326) 340686. Organised by Helford Marine Conservation Group.

Monday 22
LOCAL WILDLIFE WALK
East Cornwall
10.00am
Meet at The Old School, village centre (SX360744)
Share cars and continue to an interesting local habitat for a short walk.
Contact Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411. Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.


Sunday 28
SURVIVAL AND SHELTER BUILDING
Booking essential: limit of 20 places
Near Camborne
10.00am to 12.00pm
Could you find your way out of wood on your own? If not, could you survive
overnight? Learn how to make a shelter, find food and water and work out
directions home from the wood around you. Wear outdoor clothing and footwear.
Bring donation to Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Only suitable for children aged 6 yrs
and above. Leader: Cheryl Marriott. Contact: Kirstie Francis on (01872) 273939
ext 203. Organised for Fox Club.

Sunday 28
BIRDS OF PREY PHOTOGRAPHY
Booking essential
Near Indian Queens
10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 to 3.00pm
Meet at Screech Owl Sanctuary near Indian Queens (SW937603)
We will photograph owls and other birds of prey in captive but natural(ish!)
surroundings. Bring camera, tripod, suitable footwear and clothing. There will
be a  charge, which will depend on number attending; please phone for details.
Leader/contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287. Please make contact the day before
to make sure the trip is still going ahead.
Organised by Photographic Group


MARCH

Sunday 7
BAT BOX WORKSHOP – PUTTING THEM UP
Booking essential
12.30pm
Meet at The Old School, village centre (SX360744)
We will split up and go to local sites to erect dormouse, bat, bird and barn owl
boxes. Lots of people are wanted for this, please. Children very welcome.
Booking essential to give us an idea of numbers. Contact Caroline Vulliamy
(01579) 370411. Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.

Monday 8
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Allet.
7.30pm
Contact: David Chapman on (01736) 850287 or Adrian Langdon on (01208) 813440.
Organised by Photographic Group.

Saturday 13
BEACH CLEAN
Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, Saltash
2.00pm for approx. 2 hrs
Meet at railway bridge by the allotments, Wearde Road (SX418577)
Cleaning flotsam and jetsam from beach area. Bring rubber gloves; please wear
appropriate outdoor clothing and stout footwear and bring camera. Dogs on leads
only. Leader: Jackie Austin. Contact Hazel Rawlings (01752) 846407. Organised by
Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Sunday 14
RESERVE WORK PARTY
Breney Common Reserve near Helman Tor
10.00am to 2.00pm
Meet at Gunwen Chapel car park near Helman Tor (SX053613)
We need your help to keep back the overgrowth of vegetation, so please come
along and bring your friends to help out at our reserve to cut back bushes and
clear pathways. Bring protective gloves, boots, cutting tools and warm drink.
Meet at Gunwen Chapel car park look for Lowertown on map. Leader/contact: Dave
Thomas (01726) 861093 after 6.00pm. Organised by Restormel Group.

Monday 15
LOCAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Parkhouse Centre, Bude
7.30pm
Talk by G. Sutton. £1.50. Contact Tim Dingle (01288) 361356. Organised by Tamar
Group

Saturday 20
FILM: MESSAGE IN THE WAVES
Gweek Village Hall
7.30pm
Meet at Gweek Village Hall, beside the National Seal Sanctuary, TR12 6UG
(SW709266)
Intensely moving documentary ‘Message in the Waves’, made by Rebecca Hoskins and
the BBC Natural History Unit that kick-started the plastic bag free movement in
the UK. It is a global film, and Jolyon Sharpe, Senior Beach Ranger for Cornwall
Council, will give the local perspective on Cornwall’s marine litter and how we
can all help. Cost £2. HMCG members and children free. Contact: Rhiannon (0771
095 6734) or Paul (01326) 341030. Organised by Helford Marine Conservation
Group.

Sunday 21
THE JOYS OF SPRING!
Raginnis to Lamorna via Kemyel Crease
Meet at Raginnis Hill, start of Coast Path
10.30am start (SW465268)
Coastal path walk through Kemyel Crease (Cornwall Wildlife Trust Reserve) to
Lamorna and back. Bring lunch and suitable footwear and clothing. Donations from
non-members welcome. Leader/contact: Jane Haward (01736) 740991. Organised by
Penwith Group.

Monday 22
LOCAL WILDLIFE WALK
East Cornwall
10.00am
Meet at The Old School, Stoke Climsland village centre (SX360744)
Share cars and continue to an interesting local habitat for a short walk.
Contact: Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411. Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.

Saturday 27
SPRING AMPHIBIAN HUNT
Booking essential
Breney Common, near Bodmin
2.00 to 4.00pm
What creatures lurk in the depths of Breney’s ponds? Only suitable for children
aged 11 yrs and above. Wear waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear and bring
pond-dipping nets if you have them. Bring donation to Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Leader: Mark Nicholson (Cornwall Reptile & Amphibian Group). Contact: Kirstie
Francis on (01872) 273939 ext 203. Organised for Fox Club.

Sunday 28
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY
AT PENZANCE AND NEWLYN
Penzance
10.00am to 3.00pm
Meet at Jubilee Pool, Penzance (SW478299)
We will be photographing waders and gulls around the harbour and coast. Bring
camera, tripod, lunch, suitable footwear and clothing. Leader/contact: David
Chapman (01736) 850287. Please make contact the day before to make sure the trip
is still going ahead. Organised by Photographic Group.


APRIL


Thursday 1
SEASHORE SAFARI
Helford Passage
1.00 to 3.00pm
Meet in front of the Ferryboat Inn, Helford Passage on the north shore, TR11
5LB. (SW764269)
Sea search at edge of the Helford river as the tide falls to find crabs,
sea-anemones, seaquirts and other mysterious creatures. Wear non-slip
rock-scrambling shoes that can get wet! Bring small nets and plastic buckets if
you wish. Leader: Ruth Williams. Contact: Rhiannon (0771 095 6734) or Ruth (0796
725 1278). Organised by Helford Marine Conservation Group.

Saturday 10
SPRING BIRDS
Saltash
10.30am for approx. 2 hrs
Meet at Cecil Arms Public House by St. Stephens Church, Saltash (SX 417 583)
Looking at spring birds on Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, Saltash.
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and stout footwear and bring
binoculars, camera and scope if you have them. Sorry no dogs. Leader: RSPB
Guide. Contact: Hazel Rawlings (01752) 846407.
Organised by Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Monday 12
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Allet
7.30pm
Contact: David Chapman (01736) 850287 or Adrian Langdon (01208) 813440.
Organised by Photographic Group.

Saturday 17
SEASHORE SAFARI
Booking preferred
Helford Passage
12.30 to 2.15pm (low water at 2.13pm)
Meet on north side of river in front of  Ferryboat Inn at Helford Passage 
(SW764269)
Explore the magical world at the edge of the Helford River as the tide falls. We
will find crabs, sea-anemones, sea squirts and other mysterious creatures.
Suitable for families with children of all ages. Wear wellies or non-slip
rock-scrambling shoes that can get wet. Bring donation to Cornwall Wildlife
Trust. Leader: Abby Crosby (Marine Conservation Officer). Contact: Kirstie
Francis on (01872) 273939 ext 203. Organised for Fox Club.

Sunday 18
HERON AND EGRET SURVEY OF THE HELFORD
Booking essential
Calamansack
10.00am to 12.00 noon
Meet at entrance to Calamansack road, between Port Navas and Constantine
(SW746281)
Join us for a morning survey of the wonderful heron and egret populations of the
Helford River. Bring binoculars, weatherproof clothing, and robust footwear
advised. Leader/contact: bird watching expert Martin Rule (01326) 561952 or 0785
412 3877. Organised by Helford Marine Conservation Group.

Sunday 18
EARLY DUNE FLOWERS
Gwithian Towans near Hayle
10.30am to 12.30pm
Meet at car park at Gwithian Towans (may be a car park charge) (SW578414)
Walk to look at early flowers on sand dunes. Flower guide useful but not
essential. Donations from non-members welcome. Leaders/contacts: Jane and Nigel
Haward (01736) 740991. Organised by Penwith Group

Sunday 18
SPRING BIRDWATCH
Luxulyan
9.30am to 1.00pm
Meet at Black Hill car pack next to Treffry Viaduct near Luxulyan village
(SX059573)
A morning birding in the beautiful wooded Luxulyan Valley with local bird expert
Sid Cole to look for arriving and locally breeding birds. Bring warm clothing,
binoculars and stout walking boots. Leader: Sid Cole. Contact: Dave Thomas
(01726) 861093 after 6pm. Organised by Restormel Group.

Wednesday 21
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF WEST PENTIRE AND HOLYWELL
Booking essential
Allet
7.00pm
Illustrated talk by David Chapman. Suggested donation £2. Please phone to book.
Contact: Joanna Wallis (joannawallis@...) or Ba Whitehead
(ba@...) (01872) 273939 ext 278. Organised by Carrick Group.

Monday 26
LOCAL WILDLIFE WALK
East Cornwall
10.00am
Meet at The Old School, Stoke Climsland village centre (SX360744)
Share cars and continue to an interesting local habitat for a short walk.
Contact: Caroline Vulliamy (01579) 370411. Organised by Mid-Tamar Group.

Dear all,

Kilminorth Woods Nr Looe in Cornwall is featuring on 'Inside Out Southwest' BBC1
on Monday evening at 7-30pm. I was privileged to film the wildlife for the
programme. A couple of members from the 'Friends of Kilminorth Woods' (local
community nature group) were also interviewed in the woods by Mike Dilger.

Tune in if you can.

Cheers
Pete

Peter McMurdie - Wildlife Film
www.petermcmurdie.co.uk

Marine protection sites proposed

Marine conservation advisors have published details of three new sites they
would like to see protected.

The "special areas of conservation" are Lizard Point, Land's End and Cape Bank
in Cornwall, and Prawle Point to Plymouth Sound in Devon.

The sites have been identified by three independent public bodies, including
Natural England.

The proposals will now be put out to consultation before the Environment
Secretary makes a final decision.

The Marine Bill came into effect in November 2009.

It was designed to establish a network of conservation zones to reverse the
decline of some species and improve fish stocks.

'Fishing fears'

Similarly, the aim of the latest proposed conservation areas would be to protect
marine habitats.

Natural England said cold water reefs support fragile sponges, sea squirts and
corals whilst sandbanks act as a nursery ground for fish and support sand eels
which are food for sea birds and seals.

The local sites are among 12 proposed sites across the country.

But the designations could impact on the fishing industry.

Some local fishermen said they were sceptical about how beneficial the
conservation areas would be to their struggling industry.

Bill Hocking, chairman of the Looe Fishermen's Protection Association, said
fishermen were worried their livelihoods would be adversely affected as the
designations could include a ban on fishing in some areas.

Organisations including the Cornwall Fish Producers Organisation, local Wildlife
Trusts and Devon Sea Fisheries Committee are among the consultees.

The consultation ends on the 16 February 2010.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/cornwall/8382439.stm

Published: 2009/11/27 10:40:05 GMT

© BBC MMIX

ouch...no animal related insults please, it's cruel.



A.




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   Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:06 PM
   Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Fw: Animal Aid's South West Christmas Without
Cruelty Fayre



   only if you go

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   Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Fw: Animal Aid's South West Christmas Without
Cruelty Fayre
   To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
   Date: Wednesday, 25 November, 2009, 18:57



   Sounds an absolute hoot...no turkey though?

   Andy

   Our wonderful caterers have put together a mouth-watering menu that includes
spinach and lentil lasagne and Mexican bean bake with tortilla crust - plus
salads - as main dishes, and Bakewell tart, apple and mincemeat strudel and
chocolate cheesecake for dessert. If you’d prefer something lighter, how about
tortilla wraps filled with nut roast and a tahini chilli dressing, assorted
savoury pastries, or sweet snacks such as nutty power bars and mince pies?
Everything is suitable for vegans.

   Even the face paints for children have been ethically sourced to ensure that
none of the ingredients have been animal-tested!

   We’ve got some great bargains available at our lucky dip stall and some
attractive prizes to be won, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics.

   All in all, we’ve done everything we can to make it a special day out, as
well as a successful cruelty-free shopping trip!

   I hope that you’ll join us.

   Best wishes,

   Mark Gold

   Parking
   Exeter Corn Exchange is in the city centre On-street parking is £1.50 for two
hours on Sundays. All-day parking in any of the car parks owned by Exeter City
Council costs £3. Two of these – Smythen Street and Mary Arches – are a
couple of minutes’ walk from Exeter Corn Exchange. The bus station and Exeter
Central railway station are a 10-minute walk and it’s about a 15 minute stroll
up the hill from Exeter St David’s station.

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Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Fw: Animal Aid's South West Christmas Without
Cruelty Fayre
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 25 November, 2009, 18:57


 



Sounds an absolute hoot...no turkey though?

Andy

Our wonderful caterers have put together a mouth-watering menu that includes
spinach and lentil lasagne and Mexican bean bake with tortilla crust - plus
salads - as main dishes, and Bakewell tart, apple and mincemeat strudel and
chocolate cheesecake for dessert. If you’d prefer something lighter, how about
tortilla wraps filled with nut roast and a tahini chilli dressing, assorted
savoury pastries, or sweet snacks such as nutty power bars and mince pies?
Everything is suitable for vegans.

Even the face paints for children have been ethically sourced to ensure that
none of the ingredients have been animal-tested!

We’ve got some great bargains available at our lucky dip stall and some
attractive prizes to be won, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics.

All in all, we’ve done everything we can to make it a special day out, as well
as a successful cruelty-free shopping trip!

I hope that you’ll join us.

Best wishes,




Mark Gold

Parking
Exeter Corn Exchange is in the city centre On-street parking is £1.50 for two
hours on Sundays. All-day parking in any of the car parks owned by Exeter City
Council costs £3. Two of these – Smythen Street and Mary Arches – are a
couple of minutes’ walk from Exeter Corn Exchange. The bus station and Exeter
Central railway station are a 10-minute walk and it’s about a 15 minute stroll
up the hill from Exeter St David’s station.

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Dare you to go and ask for a plate of turkey!!

Vince.



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From: "Andyharmer@..." <Andyharmer@...>
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 25 November, 2009 18:57:52
Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Fw: Animal Aid's South West Christmas Without
Cruelty Fayre

Sounds an absolute hoot...no turkey though?

Andy

Our wonderful caterers have put together a mouth-watering menu that includes
spinach and lentil lasagne and Mexican bean bake with tortilla crust - plus
salads - as main dishes, and Bakewell tart, apple and mincemeat strudel and
chocolate cheesecake for dessert. If you’d prefer something lighter, how about
tortilla wraps filled with nut roast and a tahini chilli dressing, assorted
savoury pastries, or sweet snacks such as nutty power bars and mince pies?
Everything is suitable for vegans.

Even the face paints for children have been ethically sourced to ensure that
none of the ingredients have been animal-tested!

We’ve got some great bargains available at our lucky dip stall and some
attractive prizes to be won, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics.

All in all, we’ve done everything we can to make it a special day out, as well
as a successful cruelty-free shopping trip!

I hope that you’ll join us.

Best wishes,




Mark Gold

Parking
Exeter Corn Exchange is in the city centre On-street parking is £1.50 for two
hours on Sundays. All-day parking in any of the car parks owned by Exeter City
Council costs £3. Two of these – Smythen Street and Mary Arches – are a
couple of minutes’ walk from Exeter Corn Exchange. The bus station and Exeter
Central railway station are a 10-minute walk and it’s about a 15 minute stroll
up the hill from Exeter St David’s station. 

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Sounds an absolute hoot...no turkey though?

Andy

Our wonderful caterers have put together a mouth-watering menu that includes
spinach and lentil lasagne and Mexican bean bake with tortilla crust - plus
salads - as main dishes, and Bakewell tart, apple and mincemeat strudel and
chocolate cheesecake for dessert. If you’d prefer something lighter, how about
tortilla wraps filled with nut roast and a tahini chilli dressing, assorted
savoury pastries, or sweet snacks such as nutty power bars and mince pies?
Everything is suitable for vegans.

Even the face paints for children have been ethically sourced to ensure that
none of the ingredients have been animal-tested!

We’ve got some great bargains available at our lucky dip stall and some
attractive prizes to be won, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics.

All in all, we’ve done everything we can to make it a special day out, as well
as a successful cruelty-free shopping trip!

I hope that you’ll join us.

Best wishes,




Mark Gold

Parking
Exeter Corn Exchange is in the city centre On-street parking is £1.50 for two
hours on Sundays. All-day parking in any of the car parks owned by Exeter City
Council costs £3. Two of these – Smythen Street and Mary Arches – are a
couple of minutes’ walk from Exeter Corn Exchange. The bus station and Exeter
Central railway station are a 10-minute walk and it’s about a 15 minute stroll
up the hill from Exeter St David’s station.

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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Karin Watts <karin@...>
To: Karin Watts <karin@...>
Sent: Tue, 24 November, 2009 9:57:17
Subject: Animal Aid's South West Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre


South West Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre
Exeter Corn Exchange (formerly St George’s Hall)
Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BU
Sunday 29 November 2009
10am-4.30pm
FREE ENTRY
 
 
Dear Friends,
 
As a few people have requested further details, I hope you won’t mind me
mailing again about our Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre in Exeter this coming
Sunday.
 
In addition to the thirty plus stalls that will help you select your
cruelty-free and environmentally friendly presents and cards, we have Crediton
World Music Choir performing live at midday. Everybody who came last year
enjoyed their vibrant songs from around the world and we are delighted to
welcome them back again.  
 
We are also pleased to announce that Ann Harrimanis coming to give a talk at
1.30pm. Those of you who have read Animal Aid’s latest Outrage magazine will
have seen the tribute to Ann, who is retiring after working in the Animal Aid
education department for 20 years. As those who know her will testify, she is a
very special person and an inspiring speaker. Her subject will be How we brought
animal rights into schools.
 
After Ann’s presentation, there will be a film and talk about the latest
campaigns on the oceans from the brave Sea Shepherd crew.
 
Our wonderful caterers have put together a mouth-watering menu that includes
spinach and lentil lasagne and Mexican bean bake with tortilla crust - plus
salads - as main dishes, and Bakewell tart, apple and mincemeat strudel and
chocolate cheesecake for dessert. If you’d prefer something lighter, how about
tortilla wraps filled with nut roast and a tahini chilli dressing, assorted
savoury pastries, or sweet snacks such as nutty power bars and mince pies?
Everything is suitable for vegans.
 
Even the face paints for children have been ethically sourced to ensure that
none of the ingredients have been animal-tested!
 
We’ve got some great bargains available at our lucky dip stall and some
attractive prizes to be won, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics.
 
All in all, we’ve done everything we can to make it a special day out, as well
as a successful cruelty-free shopping trip!
 
I hope that you’ll join us.
 
Best wishes,
 
 
 
 
Mark Gold
 
Parking
Exeter Corn Exchange is in the city centre On-street parking is £1.50 for two
hours on Sundays. All-day parking in any of the car parks owned by Exeter City
Council costs £3. Two of these – Smythen Street and Mary Arches – are a
couple of minutes’ walk from Exeter Corn Exchange. The bus station and Exeter
Central railway station are a 10-minute walk and it’s about a 15 minute stroll
up the hill from Exeter St David’s station. 




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The CMG has a varied programme of events, including mammal surveys, talks and
management activities.

For examples of some previous events click here.

Harvest Mouse Nest Hunt Event

Saturday 5th December 2009,

North Helford (SW744 312)

Learn more about this tiny rodent and how to survey for them. Also find out how
you can get involved with the new Mammal Society small mammal survey project.

CMG members £2, Non members £3,Children FREE

On booking you will be sent more information on the location.

Call               01872 273939         01872 273939 ext 223 or email
enquiries@...



~

Christmas Pub Quiz and Curry

11th December 2009

Food: 7.30pm   Quiz: 9.00pm

Bolingey Inn, Perranporth

Festive cheer and delicious beer, join together in your teams and answer
questions with mammal themes! Join us for our annual mammal pub quiz, raffle and
curry.

Curry: £6.95 (Three choices, including veggie option. There are other non-curry
specials available at various prices).

Quiz entry: £1 per person.

To guarantee your place please book by 4th December!:
               (01872) 273939         (01872) 273939 ext 223
enquiries@...


Please let us know your name, number of places you want and your phone contact
details. Please leave a message if you get our answer machine.

Bad weather hits seals' breeding

Strong tides and stormy seas are being blamed by wildlife experts for a
difficult breeding season for Cornwall's grey seals.

Eight seal pups were found dead within a six-day period at the beginning of the
month.

Others have been taken to the National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek after being
separated from their mothers.

The conditions had caused pups to be swept out of coves, caves and other
breeding areas, they said.

Sanctuary staff said they were working to make the pups feel calm after losing
contact with their mothers and ensuring they were fed and well looked after.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/devon/8361956.stm

Published: 2009/11/16 09:51:37 GMT

© BBC MMIX

New Cornwall Wildlife Trust Mammal Group web site up and running.
Please send in all your mammal sightings.

  http://www.cornwallmammalgroup.co.uk/recording.html

An important new publication about the current state of rare and scarce
fauna & flora in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly has been produced jointly
by CISFBR (Cornwall & the Isles of scilly Federation of Biological
Recorders) and ERCCIS (Enviromental Records Centre for Cornwall & the
Isles of Scilly.

Red Data Book for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 2009

Edited by Ian Bennallick, Sarah Board, Colin French, Paul Gainey,
Catriona Neil, Rosemary Parslow, Adrian Spalding and Pamela Tompsett

Available to purchase from ERCCIS:
please send a cheque for the full amount to the ERCCIS Manager. Make
cheques payable to "Cornwall Wildlife Trust".

Price: £18.50 plus £5 postage and packing or £15.00 to CISFBR members
plus £5 (p and p)

Hello

Images of British Cnidarians

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1166097@N25/

Cnidarians of the World

http://www.flickr.com/groups/cnidaria/pool/

Sea Anemones

http://www.flickr.com/groups/anenome/pool/

Jellyfish
http://www.flickr.com/groups/beautiful_jellyfish/pool/

Cheers


Andy Horton.
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Dear Ian,
They look very similar to Lepista, possibly Lepista nuda, the Wood Blewitt.
If they are then they would be quite edible.

I must add that it is incredibly difficult to identify fungi from images
alone, especially a single image of a few caps; it would be a very dangerous
thing to do. It would be best to get an identification confirmed
microscopically before even considering eating any fungi you are not sure
about.

Best Wishes,
Dave

David Fenwick
3 Post Office Terrace,
Nanpean,
Nr. St. Austell,
Cornwall.
PL26 7YF
Tel: 01726 824714

Websites
Dave Fenwick - Services Offered
www.davefenwick.com

A Photographic Library
of Gardening and Horticulture
http://www.davefenwick.com/horticulture/

The African Garden
www.theafricangarden.com

A Photo Flora of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula and West Yorkshire
www.aphotoflora.com

A Photo Fauna of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula
www.aphotofauna.com

A Photo Fungi of the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula
www.aphotofungi.com

Carol's Cornwall
www.carolscornwall.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "ianmt2001" <ianmtaylortffc@...>
To: <CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:18 PM
Subject: [CornishWildlife] Fungi Identification Please


Hello
I have posted a picture in the gallery marked "Fungi"
I noticed these growing wild near the gate to my garden. Can anyone help
identify them, and are they edible please!?
There are around five or six small clumps.
I have no seen any here before, not in the last eight years or so anyway.
Thanks
Ian

Hello
I have posted a picture in the gallery marked "Fungi"
I noticed these growing wild near the gate to my garden. Can anyone help
identify them, and are they edible please!?
There are around five or six small clumps.
I have no seen any here before, not in the last eight years or so anyway.
Thanks
Ian

Hi,

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Please feel free to contribute to this list all your views and ideas
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Useful websites:

Birds of the River Camel:
http://www.btinternet.com/~lawson/camelbirds/camelbirdlife.html

Birdwatching in West Cornwall: http://www.sennen-cove.com/birds.htm

Botanical Group Cornwall: http://floracam.co.uk/bcg

Cornish Biological Records Unit:
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~cnfrench/ics/cbru/cbruhome.htm

Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society.
http://www.cbwps.org.uk

Cornwall Council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

Cornwall Moth Group: http://members.aol.com/Cornwallmoths

Cornwall Wildlife Trust: http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cornwall

Cornwall Dolphin Group: http://www.chelonia.demon.co.uk

Eden Project: http://www.edenproject.com

National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek: http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

This is Cornwall: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk

West Cornwall Badger Group:
http://www.cornwallbadgergroup.org.uk

West Penwith Environmentally Sensitive Area (MAFF site):
http://www.maff.gov.uk/erdp/docs/national/annexes/annexx/wprex2.htm

Other Useful Websites at : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CornishWildlife/links

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Diary of Events

www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/whatson

Please note last minute change of venue for our next indoor event.

Please pass this message onto all your friends.

  Cornwall Wildlife Trust Event

November 4th. 7.30pm.

Leek Seed Hall, (opposite the Four Lords Pub) St Blazey Gate, St Austell Rd,
A390. SX059 537.


An Illustrated talk by wildlife photographer Iain Stewart

On his travels photographing the wildlife of Tanzania and Himalaya.

Refreshments and CWT christmas goods on sale.

All are welcome. Wheelchair access Collection taken.

Contact Dave Thomas (01726-861093) after 6pm.

Polluted mine area now a wildlife walk
Sunday, October 25, 2009, 13:08From:www.thisiscornwall.co.uk

A PEACEFUL new nature reserve and wildlife walk has been created in an area
which used to be polluted.
Lord Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency, opened the nature trail in
the Carnon Valley, between Truro and Falmouth, on Friday.
The former Wheal Jane tin mine passive treatment plan has been recreated as a
recreational feaure in an award winning project by the Environment Agency.
The site was built in the 1990's to trial and study passive treatment of
minewater from the redundant Wheal Jane tin mine.
At the time it was the largest plant of its kind in Europe and greatly
contributed to treating acid minewater.
When the plant came to the end of it's operational life the site presented
exciting opportunities for habitat creation and to improve recreational access
as part of its remediation.
To create the nature reserve and improved recreational facilities, over 9,000
tonnes of metalliferous material were removed from site . Most of the
engineering material from the plant was re-used or recycled.
More than 7,000 tonnes of inert material were imported to landscape the site
including the construction of over 30 ponds, creating habitat for many species
including the endangered scarce blue-tailed damselfly, Large red damselfly and
Golden ringed dragonfly.
Recreational facilities were improved, with an alternative route from the
Mineral Tramway Trail being built using aggregate recycled from the passive
treatment plant.
The project has won a Green Apple Award for sustainable development.
"Restoring the pilot plant provided a great opportunity to enhance the wildlife
and recreational amenity in the Carnon Valley. We listened to local feedback and
did everything we could to make sure we reflected the character of this historic
mining area," said Kevin Barnes, the Environment Agency's project manager.
"By providing a drier, alternative route for the Mineral Tramways Trail, access
for the public will be greatly improved in the winter months and gives people
the opportunity to appreciate the newly created wetlands."
An active treatment plant at the Wheal Jane mine site is being used by the
Environment Agency to treat over 500 million litres of contaminated minewater
flowing from the old tin mine every month.

Hi David.

We have recorded many cetaceans with their heads apparently removed with a sharp
implement over many years of examining carcasses on the beaches of Cornwall. We
have also had cases where the tail and/or fins have been removed to free animals
from the nets when they are caught accidentally.

Obviously we're hoping that this practice will stop and Cornwall Wildlife Trust
is working on a new project that will trial the use of pingers on inshore boats
to alert cetaceans to the presence of the nets and so, hopefully, prevent them
from becoming entangled.

The CWT Marine Strandings Network examines and records all marine mammals (and
basking sharks and turtles) that wash ashore in the county. If you come across
any more stranded animals, please could you call our 24/7 Hotline (on 0845 201
2626) so that we can examine it before the tide takes it out again. If it's a
fresh cetacean, we may retrieve it for post-mortem examination, which may
confirm the cause of death.

By collecting this data we've been building up a picture over time of the local
cetacean and seal populations and identifying the many threats they face. This
research is helping us to push for measures to conserve marine life in Cornwall.

If you would like to know more, please visit our  webs site or contact me
direct.

Best wishes,

Jan
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Jan Loveridge
CWT Marine Strandings Network
Strandings Hotline: 0845 201 2626
www.cwtstrandings.org


----- Original Message -----
   From: David Fenwick Snr.
   To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:45 PM
   Subject: [CornishWildlife] Headless Porpoise at Par Beach


     Dear Group,
   Just come across a young dead porpoise at Par Beach in Cornwall today
   (reported it when I got home). The thing is, is that it had its head cut
   off.

   I have been told by a friend that it's probably been caught by a fishing
   boat and had its head chopped off so that it would sink. If this is the case
   it makes me wonder if some fishermen are trying to reduce the number of
   carcases washed up on beaches to reduce the number of recordings.

   I am wondering if this is now common practise or not; or if others have come
   across similar. I've only found entire animals in the past.

   Best Wishes,
   Dave

   David Fenwick
   Nanpean,
   Nr. St. Austell,
   Cornwall.





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Dear Group,
Just come across a young dead porpoise at Par Beach in Cornwall today
(reported it when I got home). The thing is, is that it had its head cut
off.

I have been told by a friend that it's probably been caught by a fishing
boat and had its head chopped off so that it would sink. If this is the case
it makes me wonder if some fishermen are trying to reduce the number of
carcases washed up on beaches to reduce the number of recordings.

I am wondering if this is now common practise or not; or if others have come
across similar. I've only found entire animals in the past.

Best Wishes,
Dave

David Fenwick
Nanpean,
Nr. St. Austell,
Cornwall.

I was out flying yesterday at 1130am, and spotted a basking shark at portquinn
bay, under the cliffs. It was about 3m long.

My friend thinks it was another type of shark..

Dan

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the suggestion. The photos are embedded in the email and I can't get
anything to work!

Cheers,

Vince.



----- Original Message ----
From: DAVE PARKER <damag@...>
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 8 October, 2009 11:37:28
Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands

Hi Vince,
Couldn't you download them in the Photo Albums section?
Dave

--- On Thu, 8/10/09, Vincent Smith <pendeen2002@...> wrote:

From: Vincent Smith <pendeen2002@...>
Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 8 October, 2009, 8:45 AM






 




   
                  Hi,



I've been trying different ways of sending the photographs out on the egroup but
I've failed.

I would like to point out that they are long finned pilot whales that are being
killed.

Also the Faroese have there own elected government that have the power to stop
the killing,



Best Wishes,



Vince.

Moderator.



----- Original Message ----

From: "sustrust@aol. com" <sustrust@aol. com>

To: CornishWildlife@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Thursday, 8 October, 2009 8:07:09

Subject: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands



Apologies for the mysterious forwarded email from us earlier this week.

Without the shocking photographs it made no sense at all!



Here is the caption.



'While it may seem incredible, even today this custom continues, in 

Dantesque, - in the Faroe Islands, ( Denmark ) . A country supposedly 

'civilized', and an EU country at that. For many people this attack on life  is
a

mystery: just a custom to 'show' entering adulthood. No one does  anything to

prevent this barbarism being committed against the Calderon, an  intelligent

dolphin that is placid and approaches humans out of  friendliness. '



Several photographs show about a hundred dolphins being hacked to death by 

men up to their waist in bloody waters. I am happy to forward these on to

anyone  who would like to take action.

Regards,

Pip Richards



The Sustainable Trust

_www.sustrust. co.uk_ (http://www.sustrust .co.uk/)



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Send a message to the list at:
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CORNWALL CETACEAN STRANDINGS HOTLINE  0845 201 2626  0845 201 2626
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-Report animals in distress(all species) to:
RSPCA on  0870 5555 999  0870 5555 999 ( 24 hours a day).
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Just a note to let members of this egroup know that the latest
newsletter of the Penzance branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club is now
available to download from my web site at
http://www.jayne-herbert.co.uk/penzance-bsac.php

     /Scientists are continuingly finding new species, both on land and
     in the sea., recently they/
     /have discovered a unique group of worms that live in the depth of
     the ocean ..../


There are also some new, free, downloadable 2010 calenders on the site
at http://www.jayne-herbert.co.uk/free_calendars.php

Best regards
Jayne Herbert (Web Design and maintenance)
www.jayne-herbert.co.uk
Follow us Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory (CACD) on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/C_A_C_D


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Might be worth taking a walk to Cot, Nanquidno or Porthgwarra etc., tomorrow and
over the weekend, as a Monarch has been reported on St. Agnes today.

If you don't see any Monarchs' look out for Vapourer moths instead - they are
flying at the moment.

atb,

John
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No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
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06:39:00


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Hi Vince,
Couldn't you download them in the Photo Albums section?
Dave

--- On Thu, 8/10/09, Vincent Smith <pendeen2002@...> wrote:

From: Vincent Smith <pendeen2002@...>
Subject: Re: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 8 October, 2009, 8:45 AM






 





                   Hi,



I've been trying different ways of sending the photographs out on the egroup but
I've failed.

I would like to point out that they are long finned pilot whales that are being
killed.

Also the Faroese have there own elected government that have the power to stop
the killing,



Best Wishes,



Vince.

Moderator.



----- Original Message ----

From: "sustrust@aol. com" <sustrust@aol. com>

To: CornishWildlife@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Thursday, 8 October, 2009 8:07:09

Subject: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands



Apologies for the mysterious forwarded email from us earlier this week.

Without the shocking photographs it made no sense at all!



Here is the caption.



'While it may seem incredible, even today this custom continues, in 

Dantesque, - in the Faroe Islands, ( Denmark ) . A country supposedly 

'civilized', and an EU country at that. For many people this attack on life  is
a

mystery: just a custom to 'show' entering adulthood. No one does  anything to

prevent this barbarism being committed against the Calderon, an  intelligent

dolphin that is placid and approaches humans out of  friendliness. '



Several photographs show about a hundred dolphins being hacked to death by 

men up to their waist in bloody waters. I am happy to forward these on to

anyone  who would like to take action.

Regards,

Pip Richards



The Sustainable Trust

_www.sustrust. co.uk_ (http://www.sustrust .co.uk/)



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



------------ --------- --------- ------



Send a message to the list at:

CornishWildlife@ yahoogroups. com

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------

CORNWALL CETACEAN STRANDINGS HOTLINE 0845 201 2626

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -

-Report animals in distress(all species) to:

RSPCA on 0870 5555 999( 24 hours a day).

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------Yahoo! Groups Links































[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi,

I've been trying different ways of sending the photographs out on the egroup but
I've failed.
I would like to point out that they are long finned pilot whales that are being
killed.
Also the Faroese have there own elected government that have the power to stop
the killing,

Best Wishes,

Vince.
Moderator.



----- Original Message ----
From: "sustrust@..." <sustrust@...>
To: CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 8 October, 2009 8:07:09
Subject: [CornishWildlife] Barbaric attacks against Calderon Dolphins in the
Faroe Islands


Apologies for the mysterious forwarded email from us earlier this week.
Without the shocking photographs it made no sense at all!

Here is the caption.

'While it may seem incredible, even today this custom continues, in 
Dantesque, - in the Faroe Islands, ( Denmark ) . A country supposedly 
'civilized', and an EU country at that. For many people this attack on life  is
a
mystery: just a custom to 'show' entering adulthood. No one does  anything to
prevent this barbarism being committed against the Calderon, an  intelligent
dolphin that is placid and approaches humans out of  friendliness.'

Several photographs show about a hundred dolphins being hacked to death by 
men up to their waist in bloody waters. I am happy to forward these on to
anyone  who would like to take action.
Regards,
Pip Richards

The Sustainable Trust
_www.sustrust.co.uk_ (http://www.sustrust.co.uk/)


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



------------------------------------

Send a message to the list at:
CornishWildlife@yahoogroups.com
---------------------------------------------------------
CORNWALL CETACEAN STRANDINGS HOTLINE 0845 201 2626
----------------------------------------------------------
-Report animals in distress(all species) to:
RSPCA on 0870 5555 999( 24 hours a day).
--------------------------------------------------------Yahoo! Groups Links

Apologies for the mysterious forwarded email from us earlier this week.
Without the shocking photographs it made no sense at all!

Here is the caption.

'While it may seem incredible, even today this custom continues, in
Dantesque, - in the Faroe Islands, ( Denmark ) . A country supposedly
'civilized', and an EU country at that. For many people this attack on life  is
a
mystery: just a custom to 'show' entering adulthood. No one does  anything to
prevent this barbarism being committed against the Calderon, an  intelligent
dolphin that is placid and approaches humans out of  friendliness.'

Several photographs show about a hundred dolphins being hacked to death by
men up to their waist in bloody waters. I am happy to forward these on to
anyone  who would like to take action.
Regards,
Pip Richards

The Sustainable Trust
_www.sustrust.co.uk_ (http://www.sustrust.co.uk/)


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

This came to me this morning, so I have sent it over as it is. You may like
  to moderate it before it goes on the site,

Pip Richards

The Sustainable Trust
_www.sustrust.co.uk_ (http://www.sustrust.co.uk/)


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