Category Archives: JMNR News

This section shows news items specific to the Jim Mart Nature Reserve. It pulls together the posts from JMNR Sightings and JMNR Work Parties.

Moth Trapping JMNR 19th April

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Nikki M

This gallery contains 2 photos.

The moth trap was set up for the first time this year on the evening of 19th April. Despite a frosty night, with a minimum temperature around 0ºC, 11 moths were found in the trap in the morning – 10 … Continue reading →

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JMNR Sightings 16th April 2016

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Nikki M

Nikki Mahadevan from ispot: Large Dark Olive Mayfly (Baetis rhodani) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789364 A freshwater shrimp, Gammarus pulex – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789385 Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789349 Pale Stagshorn (Calocera pallidospathulata) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789357 Crescent-cup Liverwort (Lunularia cruciata) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789356 Common Cord-moss (Funaria … Continue reading →

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JMNR – 16th April 2016 work party report

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Nikki M

A cold start turned into a pleasant sunny morning, although it was still best to keep working to remain warm. The planned water-based activities were completed (removing overhanging branches, and repairing the mooring of the raft) along with removal of … Continue reading →

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16/4/2016 Jim Mart NR sightings

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Paul Beard

Jay, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Wren, Robin, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Crow, Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Tree Creeper, Nuthatch, Chaffinch, Common Buzzard, Pheasant. (Paul Beard) Rabbit. Dog Lichen (Peltigera sp.) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789291. Ground Ivy and Shining Cranesbill in flower … Continue reading →

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JMNR 11th April 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Nikki M

Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chiffchaff, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Grey Heron, Nuthatch, Pheasant, Robin, Song Thrush, Wren. Badger (latrines), Brown Rat (droppings), Water Vole (droppings and latrines). Common Toad. Cream-spot Ladybird (photo). A group of small blue beetles (awaiting identification). A freshwater … Continue reading →

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JMNR work party – 16th April 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Nikki M

Just for a change, this month’s tasks are of a light nature. In the rough-grass areas there will be some gentle raking out of dead vegetation, in a manner so as not to unduly disturb the emerging wildlife; on the … Continue reading →

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Sightings JMNR 10/4/2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Paul Beard

Pheasant, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Buzzard, Crow, Magpie, Nuthatch, Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Mistle Thrush, Mallard, Blackbird, Wren. Grey Squirrel, Rabbit. Brown Hare in Liz’s Wood Paul Beard  

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Sightings JMNR 9/4/2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Paul Beard

Chiffchaff, Pheasant, Song Thrush, Mallard, Moorhen, Coat Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Crow, Common Buzzard, Goldfinch, Wren, Nuthatch, Robin. Paul Beard

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JMNR Sightings April 8th 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Nikki M

Water vole dropping on rock adjacent to Bottom Pond. Jay, Chiffchaff. Added from ispot Nikki: Lichen on gate Physcia adscendens – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/786957 Capillary Thread-moss (Bryum capillare) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/786967 Grey-cushioned Grimmia (Grimmia pulvinata) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/787642

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JMNR Sightings April 2nd 2016

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Nikki M

Rain and cloud cleared sufficiently by mid afternoon to allow the first butterfly transect of the season to be carried out. 1 Small Tortoiseshell put in an appearance! 2 Buzzard, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue tit, Great tit, Chaffinch, Wren, Jay, Carrion … Continue reading →

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