One of the UK's oldest nature conservation bodies, the Society started in 1885 to protect birds. We now use Perivale Wood LNR for Education & Conservation.
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4 Jun 2023
You might be surprised to know that #PerivaleWood in NW London, one of the UK's oldest Nature Reserves, is entirely run and maintained by #volunteers who do a range of tasks from woodland management to monitoring species, admin, cake-baking and much more!
#VolunteersWeek
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1 Oct 2024
It's Moth-tober! ๐๐ฆ
With autumn now underway, keep an eye out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and green spaces.
Discover how you can help these amazing species to thrive by creating a #WildSpace ๐ wild-spaces.co.uk
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
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1 Oct 2024
Bumblebee nests come to their natural end as autumn settles in. New queens seek cosy, undisturbed spaces to hibernate alone until spring๐
Of the UKโs 24 bumblebee species, these four remain active in October๐
๐Bumblebees are in crisis. Donate today: ow.ly/k6kk50TwWJz
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29 Sep 2024
As we head into Halloween season, volunteer Ian Wilkinson found this Beafsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) in the wood.
Usually found low down on oak trunks, this fungus looks disconcertingly like raw meat and even oozes a blood-like substance if cut!
#PerivaleWood #Autumn
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24 Sep 2024
The River Brent was full and fierce yesterday and our floodplain was working overtime soaking up the excess water which otherwise might have caused worse problems downstream. Here's the grassed area taking up the water at Gurnell. Floodplains are vital natural sponges
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17 Sep 2024
More harvest mice have joined the first releases from earlier this year - and Selborne Society volunteers who manage #PerivaleWood continue to work to create and improve habitat for them. Everyone involved in reintroducing this native species can feel justifiably "mouse proud"!
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17 Sep 2024
David Howdon found these native European Hornets (Vespa crabro) waiting patiently in a recent moth trap. Hornets can be attracted to light, but despite their scary appearance are generally docile unless disturbed.
#PerivaleWood
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17 Sep 2024
... and here are some at their nest in a tree trunk. The next will die off naturally in Autumn, with only the queen surviving to hibernate until next year.
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The Selborne Society retweeted
Thursday 7pm, Ealing Beaver Project online premiere โBeavers in Paradiseโ by award winning wildlife filmmaker @mattbrierley (BBC Wild Isles, Nat Geo, Disney), live panel Q&A hosted @BBCSpringwatch presenter @MeganMcCubbin . Free tickets & link here: bit.ly/4cQ9gPT
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1 Sep 2024
September is here and bat mating season begins. Males of most species use special calls to attract females, which can include purrs, clicks, and buzzing. Bats also concentrate on building up fat stores for the coming months.
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The Selborne Society retweeted
1 Sep 2024
It's September and the beginning of meteorological autumn! Be on the lookout for these butterflies and moths ๐ฆ๐
Discover more species with tips on how you can help them by signing up to our monthly enewsletter ๐ butrfli.es/2Td2KQg
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
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31 Aug 2024
This watercolour "Perivale Marshes", was painted by Hanwell artist Frederick H Coe around 1888. The Brent floodplain in Perivale was always a natural wetland, providing homes for water-loving creatures, like newts and water voles while preventing potential flooding downstream.
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31 Aug 2024
Meadow Brown butterflies enjoying a last Summer hurrah before their offspring overwinter as caterpillars at the base of meadow grasses
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#PerivaleWood #Butterflies
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31 Aug 2024
... and a handsome male Gypsy Moth from Juliet Pickering's recent overnight moth trap. If you're wondering, we know this is a male by his feathery antennae. Females are paler in colour and have less decorative antennae!
๐ท Juliet Pickering
#PerivaleWood #Moths
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The Selborne Society retweeted
31 Aug 2024
Beavers have so many hidden talents! They can...
๐ง Improve water quality
๐ง Stabilise water flow
๐ง Give a huge boost to habitats in crisis
Letโs bring back this amazing keystone species, find out more ๐๐
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The Selborne Society retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Two years ago, beavers were officially recognised as native species in England... but why are they still waiting to return to the wild? ๐ฆซ
Today we launch A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales. ๐พ
Find out more๐wtru.st/3yYgu6k
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#BeaverVision
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25 Aug 2024
Speckles and Spots ... Ian Wilkinson watched this Speckled Wood butterfly at the Reserve last week. This butterfly enjoys partially shaded woodland and dappled sunlight, where males can be seen rising from their sunbathing position to see off intruders.
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25 Aug 2024
Meanwhile, Kim Wakeham found two types of dappled feathers. The first are Spotted woodpecker feathers, but what's the second? Tawny Owl?
#PerivaleWood #Birds #Feathers #ID
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The Selborne Society retweeted
Online screening of โBeavers in Paradiseโ by award winning wildlife filmmaker @mattbrierley Thursday 5th Sept. The film, kindly sponsored by @ConsanoEarth will be followed by a panel discussion and live Q&A hosted by @MeganMcCubbin
Sign up here: bit.ly/4cQ9gPT
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17 Aug 2024
Nicola Goddard filmed these dragonflies laying eggs at the new pond last week. This pond was only created last year ...
#PerivaleWood #ponds #dragonflies
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17 Aug 2024
Meanwhile, Rob Fenton found lots of Common Darter in the same place ... and here's a reminder of what the new pond looked like at the back end of last year.
#PerivaleWood #CommonDarter #Pond
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