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Who are we?
Local people taking care of wildlife and sharing our passion and knowledge in a practical and fun way in the parish of Cookham.
What are we doing?
· Planning a calendar of local events and activities such as guided walks and talks
· Running practical campaigns and initiatives to enrich habitats such as:
> o Wildlife and natural gardening – educating people about the importance of their gardens and creating wildlife corridors through gardens for hedgehogs and many other animals. Promoting the use of natural and non-chemical substances in the garden.
> o Leaving verges and meadows long, not cutting until after flowers have seeded, and planting wildflowers on verges as food sources for bees and other insects
> o Not cutting hedges and trees between Feb and Aug while birds are still nesting
> o Securing habitat and nest boxes for certain birds such as House Martins and encouraging the use of Swift bricks in new-build properties
> o Reducing light pollution
· Offering wildlife advice and building a community of interest through a dedicated wildlife forum on cookham.com
Who is supporting us?
National Trust
Woodland Trust
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Bird Watching at Little Marlow Gravel Pit
Spade Oak Car Park, Spade Oak Car Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bourne End ,, Buckinghamshire, GBJoin John Harris to see what can be found on the waters of this nearby nature reserve and in the surrounding vegetation and woodland.
Common Terns should be back, along with aerial specialists such as Swifts, Swallows and House Martins, with Reed Warblers and Cetti's warblers in song.
All sorts of interesting species should be visible on the wader scrapes.
We meet in the pubic Spade Oak car park in Coldmoorholme Lane just past the Spade Oak Hotel. (SL8 5PS - SU883875).
The footpath is usually very muddy so suitable footwear is essential and do bring your binoculars and cameras. There will be an opportunity to sample the pub near the car park afterwards but if planning to lunch there, do book ahead just in case (01628 520090)
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
Photo credit: Jerry O'Brien
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Woodland Bluebells and Wildflower Meadow 1
Little Harwood, Choke Lane, Cookham, al, GBThis is one of our eagerly anticipated annual events.
We are delighted that Margaret and David Harrold have kindly invited us back to Little Harwood to enjoy the wildflowers of their spectacular woodland and meadow. We will of course also be on the lookout for what birds and insects are to be found.
This is the first of two dates set aside for this activity. Parking restricts the number of guests we can accommodate so please do travel with other attendees if possible. This is a private garden, so please, no dogs.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
Thank you.
18 katılımcıWoodland Bluebells and Wildflower Meadow 2
Little Harwood, Choke Lane, Cookham, al, GBThis is the second opportunity to take in the wonderful bluebell wood at Little Harwood.
We are delighted that Margaret and David Harrold have kindly invited us back to Little Harwood to enjoy the wildflowers of their spectacular woodland and meadow. We will of course also be on the lookout for what birds and insects are to be found.
Parking restricts the number of guests we can accommodate so please do travel with other attendees if possible. If you have signed up for the event on the 25th, please don't add your name to this one too. Many thanks. This is a private garden, so please, no dogs.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
Thank you.
18 katılımcı- £5.00
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day - Battlemead
Battlemead Common - West Field, Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, GBLed by Lars Ahlgren, we will be exploring Battlemead Common for early morning bird song from 04:30am. As there is no car park on site, we will be parking on Sheephouse Road near its junction with Lower Cookham Road, the A4094. (SU 90014 83615 ) and then walking c100m north along the A4094 to the entrance to Battlemead on the right hand side. where Lars will be waiting.
Please remember when parking, it is a residential street and folk will be asleep in bed. Please, no slamming of doors or conversations either on arrival or departure 2 hours later, saving chats until on site at Battlemead. Check the forecast for the day to ensure suitable clothing and footwear, and although it will be mainly sounds we will be pursuing, do bring binoculars as obviously birds will be moving around once it is daylight. See you there. Lars's Mobile 07801881297
The cost of this event is £5 per person. Please pay in advance at www.justgiving.com/wildcookham or bring a fiver on the day. Thanks!
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