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Spot the Owl, no. 2

Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday May 22, 2018| 2 Comments »

Seeing Bob’s photos inspired me to take my camera out today and here’s the result – spot the owl competition no. 2. This one is somewhat easier than number 1!
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Spot the Owl

Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography, Sport on Tuesday April 10, 2018| 7 Comments »

In the tradition of the once popular Spot the Ball games here’s our very own variation Spot the Owl.

Can you spot the Barn Owl captured by iphone this afternoon near Newton Grange on the Tissington Trail? (Come back John F-S!)

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Feed the Birds!

Posted in Fauna, Photography, Weather on Thursday March 1, 2018| 2 Comments »

 

A lot of hungry Blackbirds in our garden today. Hang on that’s not a Blackbird!

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Poorly Bat?

Posted in Fauna on Saturday December 23, 2017| 4 Comments »

Does anyone know about bats? This was hanging on my wall this morning. Is it poorly? Should I do anything with it or just leave it alone? Fiona H

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The Great Parwich Bug Quiz

Posted in Fauna, Photography, Quiz on Wednesday August 30, 2017| 2 Comments »

How many bugs and beasties can you name? (Slideshow may be slow to load especially with our village “broadband” ! )

 

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Watch Out!

Posted in Fauna, Gardens, Pets of Parwich, Photography on Saturday August 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Coming soon to a garden near you the Great Parwich Bug Quiz!

 

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Butterfly Reserve Open Day

Posted in Fauna, Flora, Out & About on Saturday July 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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The first Open Day for Derbyshire’s first Butterfly Reserve has been organised for Sunday the 23rd of July from 11 am to 3 pm. 

Members of Butterfly Conservation East Midlands, including Ray Walker (Hon Warden), Derek Brownlee (Hon Assistant Warden) together with Pat and Ken Orpe will be able to show visitors around this abandoned limestone quarry where already 24 species of butterflies have been recorded including Dark Green Fritillary and the Peak District version of the Brown Argus. It will also be possible to see the work that many volunteers have done to enhance the habitat so as to increase the biodiversity at the site. 

Directions. From the cross road in the centre of Longcliffe village, proceed in a north westerly direction towards Slipper Low Farm and just after the brow of the first hill, take the first left, just before a bungalow, and then proceed down a limestone track and park by the entrance gates to the Nature Reserve at the end of the track (SK222562). 

Contact: Ken Orpe ken@malaga.plus.com

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