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Bedfordshire Scale InsectsScales are an overlooked and under-recorded group of insects with an interesting ecology. Chris Malumphy has written about those that he has recorded in Bedfordshire and provided us with an excellent set of photographs too. He invites us to look for other species as there are probably more to be discovered... 
Where were you...?HERE is one of the easiest ways to get a grid reference directly from an aerial photo. Just drag the marker and the 10m, 100m, 1km, 2km and 10km grid references are given, and corresponding boxes drawn on the photo. NEW - 2km and 10km added; individual enables for each grid ref resolution; link to allow emailing and bookmarking of locations. Choose the size most appropriate for your record. (See "For the Record" for advice). 
Bedfordshire County ShowThe BNHS will be present at the show on 11th and 12th July. If you would like to help with our stand please contact David Withers. For more details of the show go to www.bedfordshirecountyshow.co.uk 
BumblebeesOur new Recorder for Bumbleebees, Colin Carpenter, introduces us to this group of familiar and interesting bees. 
Google Earth OverlaysWe have a set of 1km squares, 10km squares, Bedfordshire boundary and VC30 layers for use in Google Earth. 
Accessible SitesSummary of over 190 Bedfordshire wildlife sites with free public access. Go and see what you can record... 
For the RecordThe County Recorders will be glad to receive your records. If you are unsure how to record wildlife, this article may help you... 
Longhorn BeetlesA Report on 2007's season has been added to the Longhorn beetle pages. Two charts also added: species info, and distribution. 
Discover HoverfliesHoverflies are beautiful and fascinating and there is something to be seen all year round. John O'Sullivan helps us to get started... 
On-line ReportingButterfly observations can now be reported directly to the joint county recorders on-line! Spreadsheet and paper form also available HERE 
On-line ReportingLonghorn beetle records can be reported online. Records will be sent to Keith Balmer. Paper form also available HERE. 
On-line ReportingOrchid observations can now be reported online! Records will be sent to Graham Bellamy. Paper form also available HERE. 
On-line ReportingDragonfly observations can now be reported directly to the joint county recorders on-line! Spreadsheet and paper form also available HERE 
Get ready...Prepare yourself for the approaching Dragonfly and Damselfly season by learning about your local species. As Steve Cham's book has been reduced to only £10 + P&P (originally £25) what more incentive do you need to get ready...? To obtain your copy contact Peter Glenister Copies are also available on weekdays from the Wildlife Trust office in Priory Country Park Visitor Centre. Call 01234 364213 to reserve a copy. 
Recently published...The Society's journal, The Bedfordshire Naturalist 2007, published in two parts, has recently been distributed to members. Part 1 covers species groups other than birds. Part 2 covers only birds.
Non-members may purchase copies from Mary Sheridan
or at a BNHS or Bird Club meeting. |
since 16/05/07 |
