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Muntjac No. 153 (Winter 2009/2010)The first new-look combined Muntjac & Beds BioNews is now available online, and in colour. Between Otters and Events you'll find news and nuggets, galls, cheetahs, Yelden cats, molluscs, ruts, and even a hint of magic, Members will still receive a paper copy for their own archives, but now this colour read-only version is available to all online. Read this exciting edition No.153 HERE(PDF). 
Grab a Grid Reference DuoThis popular tool now supports Ordnance Survey maps, postcode searches and placename searches. View aerial photos alongside OS maps of different scales and get grid references directly from both. Locations can be linked, emailed, and bookmarked. Also very useful for verifying grid references. The Beds boundary, VC30 and Accessible Wildlife Sites can also be overlaid. 
Rural Photo ArchiveHelp build this archive of our changing countryside by uploading photos of rural Bedfordshire to Bedscape. Old photos especially welcome. 
Scale InsectsChris Malumphy writes about this over-looked group of interesting insects that he has recorded in Bedfordshire. 
Map Your RecordsThis simple tool lets you to plot a set of records in Google Earth, as squares or with markers. You can even define your own plotting styles. 
BumblebeesOur new Recorder for Bumbleebees, Colin Carpenter, introduces us to this group of familiar and interesting bees. 
Accessible SitesSummary of over 190 Bedfordshire wildlife sites with free public access. Go and see what you can record... 
Discover HoverfliesHoverflies are beautiful and fascinating and there is something to be seen all year round. John O'Sullivan helps us to get started... 
Google Earth OverlaysWe have a set of 1km squares, 10km squares, Bedfordshire boundary and VC30 layers for use in Google Earth. 
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 2008's season has been added to the Longhorn beetle pages. Two charts also added: species info, and distribution. 
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 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 
Recently published...The Society's journal, The Bedfordshire Naturalist 2008, 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. 
Get ready for the new season...Steve Cham's book about the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Bedfordshire is only £10 + P&P (originally £25). 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. |
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