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.

JMNR 21st November 2015

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Nikki M

Common Buzzard, Great Tit, Grey Wagtail, Long-tailed Tit, Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren.

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JMNR – 21st November 2015 work party report

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Nikki M

Despite the blue sky, just three members were enticed from the comfort of their homes to enjoy a crisp and sunny morning at the reserve. Lopping, raking and burning went on around the brook without a break until 1pm, when … Continue reading →

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JMNR 16th November 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Nikki M

As I was packing up this morning after doing some preparatory work for the coming weekend’s work party, a Kingfisher flew down the brook from above the weir, a Cormorant flew over the reserve, and a Green Woodpecker could be … Continue reading →

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JMNR work party – 21st November 2015

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Nikki M

The next work party will be the last one of 2015. As befits the recent weather we will be concentrating on matters watery. Operation Dipper will target the banks of the brook, starting with the area between the downstream bridge … Continue reading →

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JMNR 7th November 2015

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Nikki M

3 Moorhens on the Hide Pond.

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JMNR 2nd November 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Nikki M

Jay (2), Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Robin, Woodpigeon.

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JMNR Sightings 1st November 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Nikki M

Bullfinch, Great Tit, Wood Pigeon, Magpie. 1 Southern Hawker over Bottom Pond, 7 Comma on Bramble, Hawthorn Shieldbug, Noon Fly,  a Mirid bug Pantilius tunicatus, Woolly Alder Aphid larva (Eriocampa ovata).

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JMNR 31st October 2015

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Nikki M

A pleasant afternoon at the reserve with autumn sunshine and next to no wind, 13 degrees C. Birds: Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Common Buzzard, Magpie, Mallard (pair), Robin, Woodpigeon. Butterflies: Comma, Speckled Wood. Dragonflies: A Hawker, presumed to be Southern, working … Continue reading →

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JMNR 17th October 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Nikki M

Sightings from this morning’s work party members (updated 19th October): Birds: Common Buzzard, Goldfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Long-tailed tit, Woodpigeon. Butterflies: Comma, Speckled Wood. Moths: Grey Dagger (larva), Ruby Tiger (larva), Nut Leaf Blister Moth Phyllonorycter coryli (blister-like … Continue reading →

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JMNR – 17th October 2015 work party report

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Nikki M

A good turnout of regulars and wheelbarrows ensured that all the key tasks were completed in good time. The advertised “monster bonfire” was more of a controlled slow-burn due to some overnight dampness, but it achieved what was asked of … Continue reading →

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