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Welcome to Kinson Common in Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset
 | Kinson Common. Local Nature Reserve. SSSI. Site of Special Scientific Interest. SACs site. Special Area of Conservation. Trinacria. West Howe Common.
We are always happy to share our Kinson experiences and Kinson knowledge with others and this section of our Kinson website includes a variety of photographs taken over many years when visiting the Kinson Common and also includes wide-ranging and often unique Kinson information.
This section we devote to the Kinson Common also contains 6 detailed maps, 12 monthly information maps, Kinson Common checklists, also Kinson Common research work we have carried out in 2005 which is unique to our Kinson website.
Key to our first photographs
1. The 40+ acre site has excellent information boards
2. Through the mists of time, the past can be found
3. An ancient race scraped a living from the land
4. Fossil remains are sometimes found on the site
5. A lost musket ball from yester years
6. Georgian pennies found near the Common |
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Prehistory of the Kinson Common
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Prehistory.
Kinson Common. Local Nature Reserve. SSSI. Site of Special Scientific Interest. SACs site. Special Area of Conservation. Trinacria. West Howe Common.
Kinson as a habitable community has been around for hundreds of thousands of years.
Almost half-a-million years ago, Palaeolithic man, a hunter of larger mammals, knew Kinson well as an excellent hunting ground.
All the natural resources especially water, were clearly in abundance to sustain this ancient race of Kinson Prehistoric man on a very long and certainly eventful journey which would eventually lead into modern times as we know them today.
Perhaps there is still a touch of the ancient in all of us today and this in turn goes some way to explain why Kinson is such a deeply rooted community and why so many wish to identify closely with it?
Between 400,000 B.C. to around 10,000 B.C., Paeolithic man lived through what we would now describe as a very obscure period in time.
Reminders in the form of exquisitely worked hand tools known as palaeoliths from the Old Stone Age were found on the Kinson Common (then known as West Howe Common) during 1927.
A number of rolled palaeoliths and Levallois were also found on the Kinson Common between 1927 to 1934 and placed in the Calkin Collection in the British Museum.
At the close of the last Ice Age from 12,000 to 10,000B.C., it was necessary for the inhabitants of the Kinson area to focus their skills on smaller prey such as mammals, birds and fish.
On Turbary Common in 1970 a hunter`s camp belonging to the Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age, covering the period from 8,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C. was discovered.
This hunters` camp was dated to around 4,000+ B.C. , and it is likely that these very same folk could have hunted lower down the valley towards the present day Kinson Common or in or around central Kinson itself.
Evidence of the New Stone Age was found on the West Howe Common (now Kinson Common) during ploughing in 1971 when many flint artifacts including transverse arrowheads were discovered.
Neolithic man farmed this region of Kinson and grew arable crops such as wheat and kept and raised livestock.
Around 1,800 B.C., the Beaker folk from France crossed into Wessex and eventually left their mark in Kinson. They too were involved in agriculture and grew crops especially barley.
From 1,500 B.C. to 600 B.C., the people of the Bronze Age used Kinson and probably the Kinson Common for hunting purposes and in the recent past, arrowheads have been found on the Kinson heathlands.
Being farmers, it would be interesting to see if evidence of past Bronze Age settlement could be discovered in the future on the Kinson Common, if the necessary funds were obtained and used for research purposes.
The people of the Bronze Age also cremated their dead and buried their remains in urns made from pottery which they buried and covered over with an earth mound known as a barrow.
Tumuli existed on the West Howe Common which is now renamed Kinson Common and still do to this day. It is unusual to find two such interesting old relics now in an almost totally urbanised setting.
These two surviving relics of the Bronze Ages can be found on Two Barrow Heath on the Kinson Common.
The Eastern one is a more common Bowl barrow and the Eastern one is a much rare Saucer Barrow.
Although unexcavated and fully documented, it is felt now that both should be scheduled as Ancient Monuments before they deteriorate more and are lost forever.
When considering other possible future projects for the Kinson Common, the works of the late and still highly regarded Mr. J. B. Calkin should be consulted.
It was he who also shed new light on the Bournemouth area relating to various periods of the Bronze Age.
Although no evidence, as yet, has been found of the Iron Age (from around 600 B.C.) on the Kinson Common, some was found in Duke`s Coppice ( now modern day Cuckoo Woods).
Iron Age dwellers may well have visited the area we now call the Kinson Common and certainly held the Dudsbury hill-fort which can be glimpsed in the distance from Two Barrow Heath on very fine and clear days.
In the course of time, the Anglo-Saxons were able to create a village community which would have certainly farmed the area now known as the Kinson Common.
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Early History of the Kinson Common
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Early History.
Kinson Common. Local Nature Reserve. SSSI. Site of Special Scientific Interest. SACs site. Special Area of Conservation. Trinacria. West Howe Common.
Kinson Common land ownership and background history
Kinson included with Canford was once held by Ulwen, a Saxon thane, who was a member of the class intermediate between tenant-farmers (ceorls) and the nobility (eorls).
In Anglo-Saxon poetry, the word thegn was used to designate a loyal attendant and friend in a royal or aristocratic household. In Old English, thegn, a soldier.
After the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror bestowed Canford manor on Walter de Eureux, and it remained in this family , who became Earls of Shaftesbury until Ela, the daughter and heiress of William de Eureux married William Longspee, half-brother of Kings Richard and John and son of Fair Rosamund, in 1198. William Longspee died in 1226 and Ela in 1261.
Canford manor again passed by marriage to the de Lacys, Earls of Lincoln and eventually to the Montacutes, Earls of Salisbury.
In 1435, granted to Cardinal Henry Beaufort. From 1447, Edmund Duke of Somerset.
In 1485, the Beauforts were reinstated and Margaret Beaufort held the manor until 1509.
Henry VIII bestowed Canford manor on his natural son Henry Fitz-Roy Courtenay, Duke of Richmond who died in 1536 and it was granted to Henry Courtenay, Marquis of Exeter.
In 1553 Queen Mary restored the manor to Gertrude, the Marquis`s widow who died in 1557.
For 30 years the manor was then in the hands of the Earls of Huntingdon.
In 1611, Henry, Earl of Huntingdon sold the manor to John Webb of Salisbury who was created a Baronet.
Canford manor estate remained in the Webb family for nearly two centuries and who held Canford longer than any other family since the Conquest and adhered to the Old Religion.
The last Baronet, Sir John Webb, died in 1797 and devised the property to Edmund Arrowsmith in trust during the lives of his daughter, the Countess of Shaftesbury, of her daughter, Lady Barbara Ashley, who married the Hon. W. F. S. Ponsonby, later created Lord de Mauley, and during the life of the survivor of them.
Lady de Mauley died in 1844 and her husband obtained an Act of Parliament to sell the estate and he later sold it in 1846 to Sir Josiah John Guest, a South Wales ironmaster.
Sir Josiah John Guest (1785-1852) was the grandson of a Staffordshire brewer, farmer and coal dealer who became manager of the Dowlais Ironworks in 1767. He inherited this vast industrial concern in 1807 and ensured that it overtook Cyfarthfa as the largest ironworks in the town and the world!
Kinson Common farmers
All of the land was in usage prior to the 1700`s. Mr. William Oakley, who features strongly in early records of Kinson and Pelhams, had an interest in some areas closely connected with land we now refer to as the Kinson Common.
We also know that Gravel was extracted from this area centuries ago, in Kinson Road, also from near Poole Lane in more recent times.
In 1771, John Potter, Yeoman , is listed as the licensee of the Dolphin Inn and he was the outright owner of this public house in Kinson. His wife, Hannah, bore him four children during the 1760`s.
In 1775, when Gulliver purchased Pitt`s Farm from Mary Barns for £817, John Potter was a tenant , also holding 2 acres of meadow or pasture known as Barn`s Mead at present day Millhams.
There is no doubt that Potter was a smuggler and combined his many talents with farming and inn keeping.
John Singer`s granary was raided in 1780 and this was in close proximity to the Dolphin Inn. Singer was a servant of Isaac Gulliver.
In 1784, Hannah, wife of John Potter, was seen and identified by Customs officers when they came to raid a barn in Kinson.
Ruth Potter married Thomas Lecocq, of Alderney, Channel Islands, in 1786, at Kinson. This family were privateers who sold spirits and other commodities to the gentry of those times.
In the 1790`s, smuggler, John Potter of the Dolphin Inn, Kinson, (now Gulliver`s Tavern), paid £60 annually on land he rented at twelve shillings per acre.
This equates to one hundred acres. In addition to this, there is the mention of eight acres of wheat.
Therefore, it would not be unreasonable to say that John Potter established a tradition that the innkeeper at the Dolphin also farmed or was closely connected with land which is now known as the Kinson Common, on which there was originally around 105 acres of farmland.
When John Potter died in 1794, Hannah having died some months before him, daughters Mary and Ruth were instructed through their father`s will to carry out his wishes.
His detailed inventory,taken at the Dolphin Inn, reveals that he had 3 cows and two heifers; 4 horses, 20 sheep; one sow and 3 small pigs.
One of John`s written requests was that the Dolphin Inn was not to be sold for two years. A lot can happen in two years and did!
Mary married George Williams in 1796. Their first child, John was born in 1796, another, George, arrived in 1798 and died in 1799.
In 1801 Thomas Williams was born and in 1802, George senior died.
Without any further evidence to suggest otherwise at present, there is no reason why innkeeping and farming interests did not continue immediately after the death of John Potter.
It is possible to follow the life of Thomas Williams in Kinson until his death in 1893.
In fact, when recording him, it is always in connection with the Dolphin Inn and farming interests on or close to land we associate with present day Kinson Common.
So, it is more than likely that Thomas was born in the Dolphin and spent his whole life living there.
The Canford Estate land he was later to farm can be referred to as Howe Farm.
The remnants of this farmland later became known as the Kinson Pleasure Grounds ,West Howe Common, Trinacria and was eventually renamed Kinson Common since the 1970`s.
One might ask, where did this farming influence come from? In the first instance, his mother Mary probably learned many of the skills from her late father John.
A very influencial character who came into his life in 1804 was Thomas Spencer, who married his mother Mary at Kinson church.
Thomas Spencer was listed as an innkeeper on a marriage certificate in connection with the 2nd marriage of son Charles who was born in 1806.
There is no doubt that step-sons Thomas and Charles received an early baptism into the rudiments of farming in Kinson. Unfortunately, Thomas died in 1817.
Charles Spencer married Ann Moncton in 1830 and by 1838 she had died.
During the 1830`s, Charles Spencer and Thomas Williams farmed 105 acres of land around the present day Kinson Common area, which were originally divided up into 21 distinct working compartments.
All of this land was rented from Lord de Mauley and Henry Graham Thomas Esquires, Trustees under the will of Sir John Webb Baronet Deceased.
Today, about 38% of their original farm holding remains. 6 areas remain practically as they were in the 1800`s and a further 5 areas are sadly partial remnants only.
Mary Spencer (originally Potter), widow of Thomas Spencer, died in 1837.
In 1838, as well as being involved in innkeeping and cattle dealing, Charles was an Overseer of the Kinson poor, a very unpopular post in the Kinson district. In this year too, Ann Spencer (formerly Moncton), wife of Charles, died.
By 1841, Thomas Williams was also one of two Overseers of the poor.
In 1841, Charles Spencer, 35, is listed as the innkeeper at the Dolphin Inn and Thomas Williams, 40, of the same abode is described merely as an agricultural labourer.
In 1843, at Milborne St. Andrew, Charles Spencer (widower), married Mary Corbin.
In 1849, the Poole and Dorset Herald gave publicity to a complaint about robberies and poaching carried out in the neighbourhood led by a man named Fancy.
An anonymous writer , requested the urgent appointment of a policeman in the southern part of Kinson as it was "infested with a set of thieves".
The incident involving Fancy took place on a large tract of heathland known as Castleman`s land, an allotment to Kinson farm which was owned by Mr. Spencer.
( Even today, Policemen are still getting called to attend to problems on the Kinson heathland(s) - 162 years later!)
In Hunt and Co`s Directory of Dorsetshire 1851, Charles and Thomas are mentioned. Innkeeping and farming interests continued.
In 1859, Charles served another term as an Overseer.
In 1861, Charles Spencer is still described as an innkeeper , also as a cattle dealer.
In the same year, Thomas Williams, unmarried lodger aged 60, is described as a farmer of 150 acres employing 5 men and 2 boys.
Mercer and Crocker`s Directory 1871. Thomas Williams, farmer and Charles Spencer, Dolphin Inn, are mentioned.
1877 - August 2nd. Valuable freehold, copyhold and leasehold properties and land were sold by auction in Poole, including 7 acres of heathland, described as, on Kinson Common near Bournemouth.
Charles Spencer died in 1879.
Two years before his death, in 1881, Thomas Williams,his step-brother, then aged 80, was still farming 15 acres.
In the same year, Charles Spencer junior, aged 31 and unmarried was farming 17 acres. Both were living at the Dolphin Inn.
From 1879 to 1891, Mary Spencer ran the Dolphin Inn.
From 1891 to 1892 (part) Charles Spencer junior, was the licensee.
From 1892 to 1903, the name of Spencer no longer hung proudly over the entrance.
Charles Bennett, Britain`s Olympic Track Gold medallist was resident from 1903 to 1906.
Arthur Henry Eaton took up residency in 1906 and in 1912, he married Georgina Spencer, widow of Charles Spencer junior.
They remained for a long period of time at the Dolphin Inn and a wonderful link in the Spencers` legacy, rekindled and lived on again until 1927.
Around this time, the district of Kinson began to change, as will be seen in the next section.
In under 50 years, the Kinson Common would change forever and the days of direct links with smugglers and farmers ploughing at Howe farm or whatever name one wishes to give this unique area of ground,would soon be confined to history books for ever. |
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Recent History of the Kinson Common
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Kinson Common. Local Nature Reserve. SSSI. Site of Special Scientific Interest. SACs site. Special Area of Conservation. Trinacria. West Howe Common.
1931 - Kinson was parted from the Rural District of Poole and included within the County Borough of Bournemouth. Kinson and Holdenhurst, who were both included in the Boundary extension of Bournemouth, totalled 4,627.3 acres. This raised the total area of Bournemouth to 11,270.3 acres from 6,643 acres.
1933 -The County Borough of Bournemouth purchased 22.75 acres for cemetery purposes from Viscount Wimborne. The Minister of Health gave his formal consent and also his approval of the provision and use of the whole of the land for purposes of burial on condition that no part of the land below the 80ft contour line should be used unless it was suitably raised.
1933 - Land adjoining Kinson Cemetery. Viscount Wimborne offered as a gift to the Council, an area of about 9.75 acres adjoining the new Cemetery site, for the purposes of public open space. His Lordship hoped that in time the valley might be laid out on similar lines to the Bournemouth Pleasure Grounds. The sincere thanks of the Council were conveyed to Viscount Wimborne for his very generous gift.
The Public Open Space is subject to covenants including:
1. No buildings without consent of vendor.
2. The land shall be used as a Park or Pleasure ground; any authorised building shall be in connection with a park or pleasure ground.
3. No nuisance to the vendor or owners of adjacent properties.
4. Fencing.
5. The Cemetery land is also subject to similar covenants
1949 - Canford Estate land which eventually became the Glenmeadows estate was designated and used as private allotments.
1951 - The Borough exchanged 557 square yards of Cemetary land with Mr. E. H. Pitts for 3,449 square yards of land for Public Open Space purposes.
1961 - Several small parcels of land at the rear of Kinson Road properties were bought from Mr. G. T. White for Public Open Space. This and the previous acquisition amounted to about one acre.
1961 - 3.08 acres were purchased at the northern end of the Common for the Kinson by-pass.
1962 - The Borough appropriated 1.24 acres of Cemetery land to Baths for the creation of the Kinson Swimming Pool.
1965- 310 square yards of Cemetery land was appropriated to Highways on the west side of Kinson Road.
1966 - 4.36 acres of Private Open Space - Non-Statutory Allotments owned by Lord Wimborne, were recognised in the Council`s Development Amendment of 1966.
1970 -"The Trinacria" was officially the name of the Kinson Common. This name was given it by the then Director of Parks, Mr. Ross Young.
1970 - Byelaws in respect of Pleasure Grounds.Made under Section 164 of the Public Health Act, 1875, and Sections 12 and 13 of the Open Space Act, 1906 by the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the County Borough of Bournemouth acting by the Council in respect of Pleasure Grounds. The Trinacria ( Kinson Common) was listed. These byelaws were confirmed by the Secretary of State on 23rd July, 1970.
1973 - Deletion of the Allotments zoning for the purposes of residential use.
1976 - 700+ flowering plants of the Heath Spotted Orchid on the Common.
1976 - The Town Planning Committee gave approval on the 26th April, for 50 dwelling houses on the former private allotments and this area became known as Glenmeadows.
1976 - The Borough Solicitor advised that, although the Trinacria site was referred to as a common by residents, it was not registered as such under the Commons Registration Act.
The only registrations made under the Act locally were in respect of the Kinson, Holdenhurst and Wick Village Greens.
1976 - The Amenities Committee of the Borough of Bournemouth authorised the formation of the Kinson Common Management Committee to assist the Borough in the management and conservation of the Common.
The Committee, whose membership, consisted of Borough officers, representatives of conservation bodies, local residents and other interested persons, agreed to enter into a formal management agreement
1976 - Bournemouth Council decided that the land purchased for Cemeteries should remain as such for future Cemetery purposes. The public would be allowed access without acquiring any beneficial rights over this land.
The Council decided that the zoning of the Cemetery land should revert to the original 1966 zoning.
1977 - Formation of Kinson Common Management Committee. The original membership of the Committee was as follows:-
Mr. D. K.S. Blanchard, Mr. R. D. Haskell, Mr. C. E. Pepin, Mr. E. J. Taylor, Mr. K. Turner, Mr. R. J. Turner, Dr. H. Walding, Mr. H. Watton and Mr. M. Williams.
Dr. Walding was elected Chairman and Secretary.
1977 - On the recommendation of the Kinson Common Management Committee, it was officially agreed to revert to the original name of Kinson Common, which local residents preferred.
1977 - Consultation and execution of a flood control scheme at the north end of the Common to prevent flooding of Kinson County Primary School. This resulted in the creation of the Pond and Dragonfly Hollow.
Application No.7/77/10202 for a flood control scheme was approved. Public advertisement + consultation took place.
The work was put out to tender. 6 tenders received. Tender of D. J. Hobson (Construction) Ltd for £16,942.07 was accepted. Total cost of the scheme was £21,192.
Contributions were received from the Dorset county council, the Glenmeadows developer and the Ministry of Agriculture. Net cost to Bournemouth council was £8,167.
One acre of land was purchased from the Canford Estate at a cost of £1,650 for the revised scheme.
A figure of 4,000,000 litres was used for the application to the Wessex Water Authority under the Land Drainage Act but it was expected that the actual figure would be a quarter less viz 3,000,000 litres.
Before commencement of the work, the Management Committee transplanted about 160 plants of Heath Spotted Orchid to a site just south of the excavation. Those who assisted included: Mr. K. Blanchard, Mr. C. Pepin, Mr. R. Haskell & others.
1978 - The Borough of Bournemouth purchased from Viscount Wimborne 16.25 acres of land for the purposes of Public Open Space under the Local government Act 1972.
Most of this land is now known as Poole Lane Meadows; the rest is known as Glenmeadows.
1979 - A variety of standard trees were planted on grass land now known as Poole Lane Meadows.
1979 - A small play area for children was built near South Kinson Drive, at the western end of a part of the Common which was later named Two Barrow Heath.
1979 - "Kinson Common - A Descriptive Report", by the late Mr. C. E. Pepin, was published by the Parks Department of Bournemouth Borough Council.
1979 - Dr. Roger Booth of York University, recorded and expertly determined the various types of beetles found on the Kinson Common. Completed by 1980.
1979 - Signing of the first Management agreement between Bournemouth Council represented by Mr. Keith Lomas, the Chief Executive and Town Clerk and the Kinson Common Management Committee, represented by its four trustees, Mr. D. K. S. Blanchard, Mr. C. E. Pepin, Mr. E. J. Taylor and Mr R. J. Turner.
This agreement ran from the 1st January 1979 to the 31st December 1980.
1980 - Mr. Keith Goodyear, recorded a pair of sand lizards on the Common.
1980 - Construction of a new and larger children`s play area near Poole Lane, on the short grassland now known as Poole Lane Meadows.
1980 - An easement was granted by the Secretary of State for Social Services to pass and repass with or without vehicles along a road to their land on the north-west corner of the Kinson Common.
1981 - Signing of the second Management agreement between Bournemouth Council represented by Mr. Keith Lomas, the Chief Executive and Town Clerk and the Kinson Common Management Committee, represented by its trustees, Mr. C. E. Pepin, Mr. E. J. Taylor, Mr. R.J. Turner and Mr. H. Watton, who replaced the late Mr. D. K. S. Blanchard as a trustee.
This legal agreement ran from the 1st January 1981 for an unlimited period, subject to there being one Councillor representing the Amenties Committee on the Kinson Common Management Committee. In the first instance, this place was filled by Councillor V. G. Williams.
1982/3 - The first Management plan for the Common was written by the late Mr. C. E. Pepin in consultation with the Kinson Common Management Committee (disbanded 1989). The efforts of this Committee, inparticular the late Mr. Cecil Pepin, and the late Mr. Keith Blanchard and Mr. R. Haskell, first drew attention of the importance of the site to the Council and paved the way for active site management.
1982/3 - Construction of the Area Health Authority`s Hostel on land near Poole Lane Meadows, close to the north-west corner of the Common.
1984/5 - Local naturalists worked closely with the Borough of Bournemouth to record the Kinson Common.
1986 - Miss Sarah Whittle was appointed as the Borough`s first Stour Valley Warden with resonsibility for the Kinson Common and was based at The Barn at Muscliffe.
1986 - "Butterflies of the Kinson Common" - A Report by Mr. R. D. Haskell was produced.
1988 - Natural history checklists were produced in booklets by the Kinson Common Management Group, working closely with Mr. S. Clarke, Assistant Conservation Officer, Bournemouth Borough Council.
1988 - A female sand lizard was recorded. Pepin`s Pond was dredged.
1988 - The heathland of Kinson Common was notified as a SSSI (SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST) under section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by the then Nature Conservancy Council (now English Nature) on 8th July. Kinson Common heathland was included with an area of the nearby Turbary Common as one site.
SSSI official description as follows:
Site Name: Turbary and Kinson Commons
District: Bournemouth
County: Dorset
Status: Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) notified under Section 2B of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1982. As amended.
Local Planning Authority: Bournemouth Borough Council; Dorset County Council
National Grid Reference: SZ 061948 SZ 067960
Area: 37.3 (ha) 92.2 (ac)
Ordnance Survey Sheet(s): 1:50,000: 195 1:10,000 SZ 09 NE, SE.
Date Notified (under 1981 Act): 1988
Other Information: New site.
SSSI Notification:
This site comprises the Public Open Spaces of both Turbary Common and the nearby Kinson Common,* which overlay the acidic deposits of Plateau gravels and Bagshot Beds. The richness of the relic heathland communities, both in terms of their vegetation and associated fauna, is made even more significant by their urban location.
Characteristic of the Bournemouth and Poole areas, the heathland of the higher ground and dry slopes is dominated by heather Calluna vulagaris and western gorse Ulex gallii, also present are bell heather Erica cinera and bristle bent Agrostis curtisii, this being especially abundant in areas of frequent accidental burning. On the lower lying ground there is humid and wet heath which is largely dominated by purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea with cross-leaved heath Erica tetralix, together with varying amounts of heather and deergrass Trichophorum cespitosum. Inpeded drainage and peat accumulation within the valley bottoms of both Turbary and Kinson Commons have led to the development of valley mire systems with their associated bog communities. These areas hold a rich bog flora with frequent oblong and round-leaved sundew Drosera intermedia and Drosera rotundiflia. Bog Asphodel Narthecium ossifragum and white beak-sedge Rhynchospora alba; also present is the uncommon pale butterwort Pinguicula lustanica. Bog mosses Sphagnum spp. including S. Cuspidatum and S. Papillosum are frequent throughout these areas. Shallow bog pools contain common cottongrass Eriophorum angustiflium and bog pondweed Potamogeton polygonifolius. Drier parts of the bog contain tussocks of purple moor-grass and, within the Kinson more system, nutrient enrichment and siltation give rise to swamp conditions with bulrush Typha latifolia, hemlock water-dropwort Oenanthe crocata and rush Juncus species.
Areas of dense scrub vegetation with much common gorse Ulex europaeus and bramble Rubus fruticosus are common on both areas of heathland, with willow Salix species a frequent component on Turbary Common. Fringing the streams, bog and wet heath are areas of willow carr, with much birch Betula spp. and pedunculate oak Quercus robur within the wet woodland of Kinson Common.
The fauna of the site reflects the range of habitats present. The dry heathland of Turbary Common supports a breeding population of the rare and protected sand lizard Lacerta agilis, and the smooth snake Coronella austriaca is also known to occur here. The invertebrates of Kinson Common have been well recorded, with many of these being present also on Turbary Common. Of the 18 species of dragonfly noted, 15 of these are known to breed, including scarce ischnura Ischnura pumilio and small red damselfly Ceriagrion tenellum, both species of very restricted occurrence. The damper areas have good populations of the local bog bush cricket Metrioptera brachyptera with the rarer long-winged conehead Conocephalus disolor found in slightly drier conditions. Other nationally scarce heathland insects present include silver-studded blue butterfly Plebejus argus and swamp spider Dolomedes fimbriatus.
* The Geology of the Kinson Common is now described as : The Geology of the site comprises Branksome sand and Parkstone clay of the Bracklesham group which are overlain on the western edge of the Common by Plateau Gravel.
The NCC (has) also produced a list of operations which are considered likely to damage the features of special interest (Potentially Damaging Operations (PDOs)). These are as follows:
Standard Ref Numbers and Type of Operation
1.
Cultivation including ploughing, rotavating, harrowing and re-seeding.
2.
The introduction of grazing.
3.
The introduction of stock feeding.
4.
The introduction of mowing or other methods of cutting vegetation.
5.
Application of manure, fertilisers and lime.
6.
Application of pesticides, including herbicides (weedkillers).
7.
Dumping, spreadingor discharge of any materials.
8.
Burning.
9.
The release into the site of any wild, feral or domestic animal**, plant or seed.
10.The killing or removal of any wild animal**, including pest control.
11.
The destruction, displacement, removal or cutting of any plant or plant remains, including tree, shrub, herb, hedge, dead or decaying wood, moss, lichen, fungus, leaf-mould, turf.
12.
The introduction of tree and/or woodland management (including afforestation, planting, clear and selective felling, thinning, coppicing, modification of the stand or underwood, changes in species composition, cessation of management).
13a.
Drainage (including moor-gripping, and the use of mole, tile, tunnel or artificial drains).
13b.
Modification of the structure of water courses ( for example: streams, ditches, drains), including their banks and beds, as by re-alignment,re-grading and dredging.
13c.
Management of aquatic and bank vegetation for drainage purposes.
14.
The changing of water levels and tables and water utilisation (including irrigation, storage and abstraction from existing water bodies and through boreholes).
15.
Infilling of ditches, drains, ponds, pools, marshes or pits.
16a.
The introduction of freshwater fishery production and/or management including sporting fishing and angling.
20.
Extraction of minerals, including peat, clay, sand and gravel, topsoil, sub-soil and spoil.
21.
Construction, removal or destruction of roads, tracks, walls, fences, hard-stands, banks, ditches or other earthworks, or the laying, maintenance or removal of pipelines and cables, above or below ground.
22.
Storage of materials.
23.
Erection of permanent or temporary structures, or the undertaking of engineering works, including drilling.
24.
Modification of natural or man-made features (including cave entrances), clearance of boulders, large stones, loose rock or scree and battering, buttessing or grading rock faces and cuttings, infilling of pits and quarries.
26.
Use of vehicles or craft likely to damage or disturb features of interest.
27.
Recreational or other activities likely to damage features of interest.
28.
Introduction of game or waterfowl management.
** animal includes any mammal, reptile, amphibian, bird, fish or invertebrate.
1989 - Three species of reptiles were recorded and the adder was not recorded again after this time.
1989 - A photo air-survey was carried out for Bournemouth Council at a scale of 1:2550. The relevant film negatives are: V88184/283: V88184/284 and /330.
1990 - Following public consultation, the Management plan for the Kinson Common was updated.
1993 - Two additional bog pools were created in Central Bog.
1993 - A new fire-break was installed on land adjoining the perimeter boundary of the Kinson Primary School playing field.
1993 - Roe Deer were recorded on the Common for the first time.
1993 - An informal Kinson Common Group liaised with the Borough`s Countryside officers.
1994 - The Countryside Department of the Borough produced a leaflet which outlined wildlife and historical interest on the Kinson Common. Pepin`s Pond was dredged.
1994 - A remaining Lombardy Poplar near the Kinson Baths, known as the famous "Wimborne tree", was felled for safety reasons.
1994 - Torential rainfall on the 30th and 31st October caused untold damage to the surface of the Pond`s dam and footpath area which collapsed.
1994 - An informal Kinson Common Group continued to liaise with the Borough`s Countryside officers.
1994/5 - A series of devastating fires burned to ground level 90% of the Kinson Common heathland.
1995 - A concrete bridge (known as Great Oaks bridge) was replaced with a purpose built wooden one with a hand-rail.
1995 - Under the EC Habitats Directive of 1992, English Nature proposed the designation of local heathlands SSSI`s as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Kinson Common was included.
1995 - In the Report of the Director of Development Services and Director of Leisure and Tourism Services to the Development Services (Planning) Sub-Committee, 26th June, 1995, and the Leisure and Tourism Services Committee, 28th June, 1995, it was recommended not to object to this proposed designation.
(Dorset Heaths are now designated as SACs (SPECIAL AREA OF CONSERVATION) and this precludes (prevents from happening), any further extension of the Kinson cemetery.
(Several of the Dorset Heathlands, including the Kinson Common, were listed as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 and have been designated as Ramsar sites.)
1996 - A shared footpath/cycleway across the Common linking Kinson Road and Poole Lane. This area was vastly improved and updated.
1996 - Revision of the Kinson Common Management Plan.
1997 - According to Bournemouth Council, Kinson Common was designated as a LOCAL NATURE RESERVE in 1997.
1998 - English Nature declared Kinson Common a LOCAL NATURE RESERVE. Reserve.
(14th August 2005 - English Nature - Special Sites, states:
LOCAL NATURE RESERVE TYPE: Urban, County: Dorset; English Nature: Dorset Team: Year of Declaration: 1998; Declaring Authority : Bournemouth Borough Council: Grid Ref: Unknown)
1998 - Byelaws for the protection of the Nature Reserve at Kinson Common.
Bournemouth Borough Council, exercised the powers conferred upon them by sections 20, 21 (4) and 106 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, in accordance with section 236 of the Local Government Act, for the protection of the Nature Reserve at Kinson Common. Given under the Common Seal of the Council of the Borough of Bournemouth on the 27th April, 1998. The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, confirmed them on the 26th August, 1998.
1999 - The Friends of Kinson Common, a resident`s group which functions independently and whose members also act as Countryside volunteers, was formed to assist the Borough Council in community conservation tasks on the Kinson Common.
1999 - Byelaws. Pleasure Grounds, Public Walks & Open Spaces. These byelaws were made by Bournemouth Borough Council under Sections 12 and 15 of the Open Spaces Act 1906, Section 164 of the Public Health Act 1875 and Section 28 of the Bournemouth Borough Council Act 1985. Kinson Common Open Space is named in Schedules One, Seven and Nine. Given under the Common Seal of the Council of the Borough of Bournemouth, 26th April 1999. The Secretary of State confirmed these byelws which came into operation on 1st July 1999.
2000 - The first Community Open Day was held on Poole Lane Meadows and has become an annual event in following years.
2000 - Steps leading down from Glenmeadows were constructed.
2000 - THH project (Return of Hardy`s Egdon Heath) was initiated in September.
2001 - A botanical and National Vegetation Classification survey (NVC) was undertaken.
12 habitat categories were identified and included: Dry Heath; Humid and Wet Heath: Scrub: Willow carriage; Woodland: Grassland, Marsh and Open Water.
2001 - Bournemouth Borough Council became a partner in the Urban Heath LIFE Project which would provide additional wardening and educational use of the Common.
2002 - During the Queen`s Golden Jubilee, Awards for All awarded £5,000 for community projects on the Kinson Common.
2002 - Construction of a boardwalk over a side stream through Poole Lane Sallows.
2003 - The Waterfall and surrounding area on the Kinson Common was substantially repaired and a wooden footbridge over the stream was then installed.
2005 -The strongest links with recent history of farming on site have to be the surviving earth banks or tithe boundaries which assist in defining the actual extent of all known areas which existed during the 1800`s. Through modern day use, these are being gradually worn down very heavily in some areas, sometimes to immediate ground level.
We now know that these boundaries were in place and appear on the Canford estate map of 1769 and probably were in place long before the date quoted. Having now checked and realised that one earth bank on Two Barrow Heath was not present in 1769 and was an addition before 1839, the total number of Earth Banks present in 2005 increased to 23 in total.
2005 - The covered outline of an old farm building reputed to have once been used by cows belonging to Mr. George Toms, still survives near the east end of Two Barrow Heath.
2005 - Central Bogs and Poole Lane Heights stock-fenced. In November, four Shetland cattle were introduced for grazing purposes.
2006 - Best year ever in living memory for recording wild orchids. At least 20 species of damselfly and dragonfly recorded. 1st official recording of the Silver-Washed Fritillary. Historical research of Central Bog and the Poole Lane side-stream. Water table recording in Central Bog. Rediscovery of an ancient bog pool, once a part of Redgate Moor adjoining the present Central Bog. A one year bird survey commenced in October.
2007 - Roe Deer observed on the Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve. Mr. Dave Fish, www.kinson-common.co.uk, was out walking his dog Billy and obtained a photograph on 5th March 2007, of this very elusive deer species.
2007 - Wild orchid count down considerably due to unforseen prolonged winter flooding 2006-2007 in the lower valley. Best year ever for recording clouded yellow butterflies. Return of harebells to Poole Lane Heights after the drought of 2006. Use of GPS as a recording and navigational aid on Kinson Common.
2007 - First recording of the Roesel`s Bush-cricket on site in July.
2008 - Successful application for entry into Environmental Stewardship. The Common was included in the scheme at the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS).
2008 - Second highest count of wild orchids on the Kinson Common since official recordings began. Three-spined Sticklebacks and a Brown Trout recorded in the main stream which in the past suffered continued pollution. Glow-worms regularly recorded in July 2008.
2009 - Blanchard`s Copse, Dragonfly Hollow, Poole Lane Meadows and Two Barrow Heath stock-fenced. Grazing management initiated in Poole Lane Meadows, Dragonfly Hollow and Blanchard`s Copse during the autumn.
2009 - C200m of hedge was planted along the stock-fence in Poole Lane Meadows during December.
2010 - Shetland cattle grazing for the first time on Two Barrow Heath during February.
2010 - Management Plan, August 2010. 3rd revision of the original Plan written in 1990.
2010 - The playarea in Poole Lane Meadows was upgraded as part of a national `Playbuilder` scheme.
2010 - Roesel`s Bush-crickets, early marsh, heath spotted and southern marsh orchid colonies on the Common were extensively mapped for the first time using GPS recordings.
2011 - Monday, 11 April 2011 - Firearms recovered on Kinson Common.
The Common was closed from Friday, 8th April when a shotgun was discovered in woodland.
A further seven firearms and a quantity of ammunition was also discovered by police officers searching the Common.
2011 - Memorial seat erected on Poole Lane Heights.
2011 - Kinson Common awarded Green Flag status.
2011 - Deaths of Mr. Harry Watton and Mr. Brian Robertshaw.
Harry was a founder member of the original Kinson Common Management Group and was a good ambassador for the local community.
Brian was a keen naturalist who made a very worthy contribution towards protecting Kinson Common.
2012 - Death of Mr. Ron Turner, a former trustee and one of the original members of the Kinson Common Management Committee.
2012 - 3 British white cattle arrived on 31st May to graze on the Common.
2012 - Dr. G. Bennett undertook a geophysical survey in connection with Bronze Age barrows on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common.
2012 - Red List of British Butterflies:
Grizzled Skipper
A female of this vunerable species was recorded for the first time on the Common by Mr. Rodmey Haskell. Recording fully verified.
The Following pages feature photographs taken over many years while walking on the Kinson Common. |
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Ancient areas and a find on Kinson Common
 | Key to photographs
1. An ancient bog pool
2. Ridgak or Redgate Hill and Barn Close. Now Glenmeadows.
3. A saucer barrow on Two Barrow Heath
4. Ancient pottery found on site |
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Dragonfly Hollow and near Pepin`s Pond
 | Key to photographs
1. Dragonfly Hollow in 1979
2. Near Pepin`s Pond on a winter`s morning |
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Poole Lane Meadows
 | Key to photographs
1. Wooden seats on Poole Lane Meadows
2. Poole Lane Meadows in 1979 |
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Kinson Common in the 1980`s
 | Key to photographs
1. A swan on Pepin`s Pond in 1989
2. Pond Scrub in 1980
3. A flooded valley in 1990
4. The leaning oak circa 1980 |
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Pepin`s Pond and Pond Scrub
 | Key to photographs
1. The Kinson Common pond in 1979
2. Snow on Pond Scrub |
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Kinson Common Pond (Pepin`s Pond)
 | Key to photographs
1. The pond dredge of 1988
2. Background view of pond & railings, 1980`s |
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Children exploring the Kinson Common
 | Key to photographs
1. Children exploring on a Summer`s day
2. Wanna be in our gang? |
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The Kinson Common Waterfall fossil
 | | A fossil found at the Waterfall in the 1980`s |
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Kinson Common Memories
 | Key to photographs
1. The Winter of 1979
2. Doug Mills & helpers in the 1980`s |
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Old and New Kinson Common Waterfall
 | Key to photographs
1. Waterfall area in 2002
2. Same area, new outlook, 2003 |
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The New Kinson Common Waterfall
 | | Two views of the new Waterfall |
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Boardwalk over the Kinson Stream by the Waterfall
 | Key to photographs
1. A new boardwalk over the stream
2. Improved walking area by the Waterfall |
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The Waterfall boardwalk
 | | Waterfall boardwalk, Autumn 2003 |
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Jubilee Walkway on the Kinson Common
 | | Extending the Jubilee walkway, Autumn 2003 |
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Kinson Common boardwalk in Winter
 | | Winter scene. The Waterfall boardwalk. |
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Dragonfly Hollow in Winter
 | | Winter scene. Dragonfly Hollow. |
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Viewing Central Bog from Two Barrow Heath in Kinson
 | | Winter scene. A view looking from Two Barrow Heath into the Central Bog region. |
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Snow at the Kinson Common Waterfall
 | | Winter scene. The new Waterfall area. |
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The Main Track on Kinson Common
 | | Winter scene. The Main Track between Two Barrow Heath and Central Sallows. |
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Gover`s Glade in Winter
 | | Winter scene. Gover`s Glade. |
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Pepin`s Pond in Winter
 | | Winter scene. Pepin`s Pond. |
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Central Sallows
 | | Winter scene. Central Sallows. |
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Poole Lane Heights
 | | Winter scene. Near Poole Lane Heights. This photograph was taken mid-morning on the 27th February, 2004. |
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A Kinson Common fire
 | Another fire on the Kinson Common.
It`s after 6.30pm on the evening of the 29th March, 2004. Hard working local firemen are putting out a grassland fire where wild orchids grow.
Thankfully, effective measures have been successfully undertaken in recent years to reduce fires on this important local nature reserve. |
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Kinson Common Orchids affected by fire
 | | On the 29th March, 2004, we featured a photograph of a fire in a sensitive part of the Common. The orchids growing in this area have since recovered and continue to florish here in excellent numbers. |
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Kinson Common Orchids in June
 | | In 2004, all three species of wild orchid to be found on the Kinson Common, performed exceptionally well. |
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Poole Lane Meadows
 | Poole Lane Meadows in 1979.
Conservation was then in its infancy.
25+ years later, we are delighted to be still involved with the Kinson Common, passing on our knowledge of the site through community walks.
The young lady in our photograph now brings her own family on local visits. |
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Remembering Snowy of Kinson Common
 | In his lifetime of almost 14 years, Snowy was a constant companion of ours on Kinson Common, Bournemouth, from 1983 to 16th March 1997.
Even to this day,we still owe him a debt of gratitude, for without him, a decade or more`s early records for Kinson Common might never have been written.
His woods were lovely, dark and deep.
And he had promises to keep.
With miles to go before his sleep. |
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Kinson Common Howe farm
 | Howe Farm
Following requests, maps are now added to this section.
This one clearly shows that the Kinson Common was farmland several centuries ago.
We list old names and modern names as follows:-
Amey`s Close (now Kinson School Field);
Barn Close (now Glenmeadows estate);
Captain Kings (now Kinson Baths);
Furze Ground (now Poole Lane Heights);
Furzey Ground ( Two Barrow Heath);
Hill Close (now Pond Scrub);
Long Close (now Poole Lane Meadows);
Long Moor (now Central Bog and Central Sallows);
Lower Captain Kings (now Great Oaks area);
Wood & Furze (now Blanchard`s Copse);
Ridgak or Redgate Moor (now mostly Central Sallows, Gover`s Glade, Dragonfly Hollow and Pepin`s Pond);
Ridgak or Redgate Hill ( now Glenmeadows).
The name, Kinson Common, is a modern one and dates to 1977. Sadly, at the appropriate time in the past, no one ever registered the land as a common. |
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Kinson Common boundary banks
 | Ancient earth boundary banks
A number survive on the Kinson Common today. Nos 10 & 18 on our map appear to date to a later period, possibly late 19th century to early 20th century? At least two tithe boundary remnants presently exist within the Kinson Cemetery. At present, November 2006, over 25+ tithe boundary banks still exist on or close to the Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve. |
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Kinson Common Working compartments
 | Working compartments
Kinson Common is divided into working compartments for Borough management purposes.
These are named as follows:-
1. Great Oaks
2. Two Barrow Heath
3. Central Bog
4. Central Sallows
5. Poole Lane Sallows
6. Poole Lane Heights
7. Poole Lane Meadows
8. Blanchard`s Copse
9. Pond Scrub
10. Glenmeadows
11. Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade
12. Pepin`s Pond
With the exception of Gover`s Glade (named in 2000), names were adopted for other areas in 1982. |
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Kinson Common Site of Special Scientific Interest
 | Site of Special Scientific Interest
The heathland of Kinson Common was notified as a SSSI on the 8th July, 1988. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve
 | Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve
According to the English Nature website, the Kinson Common was officially declared an LNR in 1998.
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Kinson Common Future
 | Kinson Common in the future.
This map shows a possible future vision for the Kinson Common with the possibility of housing on the present Kinson Baths site. |
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Kinson Common recordings 1970 to 2013
 | (1970`s to 2013)
KINSON COMMON LOCAL NATURE RESERVE
BOURNEMOUTH DORSET
BOTANICAL CHECKLIST 2003-2013
Compiled by R D Haskell
Taxaceae
1. Yew
Willow - Salicaceae
2. Grey willow
3. Goat willow
4. White poplar
Birch - Betulaceae
5. Downy birch
6. Silver birch
Hazel - Corylaceae
7. Hazel
Beech - Fagaceae
8. Beech
9. Pendunculate oak
10.Sweet chestnut
Elm - Ulmaceae
11. Dutch Elm
Maple - Aceraceae
12. Sycamore
13. Field maple
14. Norway maple
Horse chestnut - Hippocastanaceae
15. Horse chestnut
Holly - Aquifoliaceae
16. Holly
Box - Buxaceae
17. Box
Lime - Tiliaceae
18. Common lime
Olive - Oleaceae
19. Ash
20. Garden privet
21. Lilac
22. Privet
Hemp - Cannabaceae
23. Hop
Nettle - Urticaceae
24. Stinging nettle
25. Pellitory of the wall
Dock - Polygonaceae
26. Wood dock
27. Broad leaved dock
28. Sheep`s Sorrel
29. Redshank
30. Knot grass (P. arenastrum)
31. Clustered dock
32. Curled dock
33. Common Sorrel
34. Water Pepper
35. Knotgrass (P. aviculare)
36. Black bindweed
37. Pale persicaria
Pink - Caryophyllaceae
38. Greater Stitchwort
39. Sticky Mouse-Ear
40. Red Campion
41. Common chickweed
42. Annual pearlwort
43. Procumbent pearlwort
44. Lesser Stitchwort
45. Common Mouse-Ear
46. Bog Stitchwort
47. Corn spurrey
48. Sand spurrey
Buttercup - Ranunculaceae
49. Creeping Buttercup
50. Lesser Celandine
51. Lesser Spearwort
52. Meadow Buttercup
53. Bulbous Buttercup
54. Hairy Buttercup
55. Round-leaved Crowfoot
56. Love-in-a-mist
Fumitory - Fumariaceae
57. Common ramping fumitory
Poppy - Papaveraceae
58. Common poppy
59. Garden poppy
60. Greater Celandine
Vitacea
61. Virginia creeper
Cabbage - Cruciferae
62. Cuckoo flower
63. Garlic mustard
64. Shepherd`s purse
65. Wavy bittercress
66. Wild radish
67. Watercress
68. Honesty
69. Hairy bittercress
70. Hedge mustard
71. Thale cress
72. Early flowering yellow rocket
73. Lesser swinecress
74. Horse radish
Sundew - Droseraceae
75. Round-leaved sundew
76. Oblong-leaved sundew
Goosefoot - Chenopodiaceae
77. Fat hen
Saxifrages - Saxifragaceae
78. Fringe cups
Rose - Rosaceae
79. Dog rose (canina)
80. Rose (stylosa)
81. Bramble
82. Raspberry
83. Herb Bennet
84. Tormentil
85. Trailing tormentil
86. Hawthorn
87. Blackthorn
88. Amelanchier
89. Cultivated apple
90. Rowan
91. Rose (rugosa)
92. Sweet briar
93. Field rose
94. Whitebeam
95. Cherry laurel
96. Cotoneaster (simonsii)
97. Wild plum
98. Portugese cherry laurel
99. Scarlet firethorn
100. Silverweed
101. Creeping cinquefoil
102. Spiraea
103. Garden strawberry
104. Cherry plum
105. Cotoneaster (sternianus)
106. Cotoneaster (coral beauty)
107. Meadowsweet
108. Japanese kerria
Pea - Leguminosae
109. Common gorse
110. Dwarf gorse
111. Broad leaved everlasting pea
112. Red clover
113. White clover
114. Hare`sfoot clover
115. Greater birdsfoot trefoil
116. Common birdsfoot trefoil
117. Smooth tare
118. Black medick
119. Subterraneum or Burrowing clover
120. Meadow Vetchling
121. Hairy Tare
122. Common Vetch ssp. nigra
123. Common Vetch ssp. sativa
124. Lesser Trefoil
125. Tufted Vetch
126. Birdsfoot
127. Broom
Wood Sorrel - Oxalidaceae
128. Pink oxalis
129. Yellow oxalis
Geranium - Geraniaceae
130. Herb robert
131. Cut-leaved cranesbill
132. Common storksbill
133. Dovesfoot cranesbill
134. Wood avens
135. Pyrenean cranesbill
Milkwort - Polygalaceae
136. Heath milkwort
Currant - Grossulariaceae
137. Red currant
138. Black currant
138(a). Flowering currant
Buckthorn - Rhamnaceae
139. Alder buckthorn
Mallow - Malvaceae
140. Common mallow
St. John`s wort - Guttiferae
141. Perforated St. John`s wort
142. Rose of Sharon
143. Tutsan
144. Hypericum (hybrid cross)
145. Slender St. John`s wort
146. Square-stemmed St. John`s wort
Violet - Violaceae
147. Common dog violet
148. Sweet violet
149. Field pansy
150. Pale wood violet
Gourd - Cucurbitaceae
151. White bryony
Willowherb - Onagraceae
152. Rosebay willowherb
153. Great hairy willowherb
154. Enchanter`s nightshade
155. Large-flowered evening primrose
156. Garden fuchsia
157. Marsh willowherb
158. Dull-leaved willowherb
159. Lesser hairy willowherb
160. American willowherb
161. Square-stemmed willowherb
162. Broad-leaved willowherb
163. Small-flowered willowherb
Loosestrife - Lythraceae
164. Purple loosestrife
Spurge - Euphorbiaceae
165. Sun spurge
166. Petty spurge
Periwinkle - Apocynaceae
167. Lesser periwinkle
Ivy - Araliaceae
168. Ivy
Carrot - Umbelliferae
169. Ground elder
170. Hemlock water dropwort
171. Hemlock
172. Cow parsley
173. Hogweed
174. Wild angelica
175. Pignut
176. Wild parsnip
177. Wild carrot
178. Marsh pennywort
Heath - Ericaceae
179. Common heather
180. Bell heather
181. Cross-leaved heather
182. Strawberry tree
183. Rhododendrum ( Rhod. ponticum)
Primrose - Primulaceae
184. Primrose
185. Yellow loosestrife
186. Bog pimpernel
187. Scarlet pimpernel
188. Creeping jenny
Bindweed - Convolvulaceae
189. Hedge bindweed
190. Large bindweed
191. Field bindweed
Bedstraw - Rubiaceae
192. Common cleavers
193. Marsh bedstraw
194. Heath bedstraw
Borage - Boraginaceae
195. Green alkanet
196. Water forget-me-not
197. Common forget-me-not
198. Wood forget-me-not
Labiate - Labiatae
199. Wood sage
200. White dead nettle
201. Betony
202. Ground ivy
203. Field woundwort
204. Gipsywort
205. Self heal
206. Marsh woundwort
207. Lesser skullcap
208. Red dead nettle
209. Hedge woundwort
210. Common Hemp-Nettle
211. Black Horehound
212. Water Mint
Nightshade - Solanaceae
213. Bittersweet
214. Black nightshade
Figwort - Scrophulariaceae
215. Common figwort
216. Red bartsia
217. Common cow-wheat
218. Lousewort
219. Ivy-leaved speedwell
220. Common field speedwell
221. Wood speedwell
222. Brooklime
223. Thyme-leaved speedwell
224. Common toadflax
225. Germander speedwell
226. Lilac
227. Foxglove
228. Purple toadflax
229. Lesser snapdragon
230. Wall speedwell
231. Ivy-Leaved Toadflax
232. Slender speedwell
233. Round-leaved fluellen
Butterwort - Lentibulariaceae
234. Pale butterwort
Plantain - Plantaginaceae
235. Greater Plantain
236. Buck`s horn plantain
237. Ribwort plantain
Valerian - Valerianaceae
238. Cornsalad
Honeysuckle - Caprifoliaceae
239. Guelder rose
240. Honeysuckle
241. Elderberry
242. Snowberry
Teasel - Dipsacaceae
243. Field scabious
244. Devilsbit scabious
Bellflower - Campanulaceae
245. Sheepsbit scabious
246. Garden lobelia
247. Peach-leaved bellflower
248. Harebell
249. Serbian bellflower
Daisy - Compositae
250. Hemp agrimony
251. Golden-rod
252. Daisy
253. Scentless mayweed
254. Pineapple weed
255. Aster (aster x versicolar)
256. Ragwort
257. Wood groundsel
258. Groundsel
259. Corn marigold
260. Spear thistle
261. Meadow thistle
262. Dandelion
263. Ox-eye daisy
264. Mouse-ear hawkweed
265. Lesser burdock
266. Mugwort
267. Tansy
268. Smooth hawksbeard
269. Beaked hawksbeard
270. Marsh cudweed
271. Autumn hawkbit
272. Hawkweed (trichocaulon)
273. Hawkweed (umbellatum)
274. Nipplewort
275. Marsh thistle
276. Creeping thistle
277. Yarrow
278. Common fleabane
279. Black knapweed
280. Prickly sow thistle
281. Greater knapweed
282. Goatsbeard
283. Common catsear
284. Smooth sow thistle
285. Trifid Bur Marigold
286. Orange Hawkweed
287. Common cudweed
Water Plantain - Alismataceae
288. Common Water plantain
Lily - Liliaceae
289. Bog Asphodel
290. Bluebell
291. Grape hyacinth
292. Garden bluebell
293. Crow garlic
294. Three-cornered leek
Yam - Dioscoreaceae
295. Black Bryony
Daffodil - Amaryllidaceae
296. Garden daffodil
297. Garden snowdrop
Arum - Araceae
298. Cuckoo pint
Iris - Iridaceae
299. Yellow iris
300. Garden crocus
301. Monbretia
Orchid - Orchidaceae
302. Heath spotted orchid
303. Early marsh orchid
304. Southern marsh orchid
305. Pyramidal orchid (July 1984)
306 Fragrant orchid (old record in a publication)
Callitrichaceae
307. Water starwort
Pondweed - Potamogetonaceae
308. Bog pondweed
309. Broad-leaved pondweed
Hydrocharitaceae
310. Canadian pondweed
Bur-reed - Sparganiaceae
311. Branched bur-reed
Duckweed - Lemnaceae
312. Common duckweed
Reedmace - Typhaceae
313. Reedmace
Horsetail - Equisetaceae
314. Common horsetail
315. Marsh horsetail
Sedges
316. White beak-sedge
317. Pill-headed sedge
318. Flea sedge
319. Remote sedge
320. Pendulous sedge
321. Common sedge
322. Star sedge
323. Carnation sedge
324. Oval sedge
325. Ribbed sedge
326. Hairy sedge
327. Prickly sedge
328. False fox sedge
329. Common yellow sedge
Rushes
330. Sharp flowered rush
331. Field woodrush
332. Soft rush
333. Hard rush
334. White woodrush
335. Jointed rush
336. Toad rush
337. Heath woodrush
338. Many-stemmed spike rush
339. Compact rush
Grasses
340. Annual Meadow
341. Common bent
342. Smooth meadow
343. Perennial rye
344. Creeping soft
345. Crested dog`s tail
346. Cock`s foot
347. Common cotton
348. Purple moor
349. Rough meadow
350. Fine leaved sheep`s fescue
351. Squirrel tail fescue
352. Sweet vernal
353. Floating sweet
354. Meadow foxtail
355. Red fescue
356. Creeping bent
357. False oat
358. Wall barley
359. Barren brome
360. Scented vernal
361. Yorkshire fog
362. Early hair
363. Soft brome
364. Tufted hair
365. Common couch
366. Brown bent
367. Bristle bent
368. Black bent
369. Sheep`s fescue
370. Reed-canary
371. Small cats tail
372. Timothy
373. Flattened poa
Mosses
374. Bog thread moss
375. Long-trailing feather moss
376. Neat meadow feather moss
377. Rough stalked feather moss
378. Swan`s neck thread moss
379. White fork moss
380. Juniper-leaved hair moss
381. Dicranum bonjeanii
382. Sphagnum subnitens
383. Sphagnum palustre
384. Sphagnum cuspidatum
385. Sphagnum papilosum
386. Sphagnum recurvum
387. Sphagnum auriculartum
Liverworts
388. Aneura pinguis
389. Calypogeia muellerana
390. Lophocolea heterphylla
391. Lophocolea cuspidata
Ferns
392. Bracken
393. Broad-buckler
394. Hard fern
395. Hart`s tongue
396. Lady fern
397. Male fern
398. Soft shield fern
399. Royal fern
400. Scaly male fern
Buddleja - Buddlejacea
401. Buddleja
Sumach - Anacardiaceae
402. Stag`s horn sumach
Gentian - Gentianaceae
403. Common Centaury
Myrtaceae
404. Bottlebrush
Cupressaceae
405. Leyland cypress
The botanical list extends to 406 recordings.
138 (a) added. Updated 31/03/2013.
Using a star rating system to determine locally common or scarce botanical records for the Common, there are at least 32+ which rate as one star and 10 + which are rated as two stars. There are no real rarities which would qualify for a three star rating.
KINSON COMMON LOCAL NATURE RESERVE 2003-2013
CHECKLISTS OF BIRDS, MAMMALS, REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
BIRDS - Breeding species
These species have bred on the Common, though not all of them in every year.
Blackbird
Blackcap
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Great spotted woodpecker
House sparrow*
Jay
Kestrel
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Nuthatch
Pied wagtail
Reed bunting
Reed warbler
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrow hawk
Spotted flycatcher
Starling
Tawny owl
Tree creeper
Whitethroat
Willow warbler
Wood pigeon
Wren
House sparrow*
A real "conservation species" now. Small numbers are frequently seen near the Fryer Close area, also the car park rear of the modern Kinson Library.
Despite the popularity of the Kinson reserve, a great many of the abovelisted species do manage to breed very successfully.
BIRDS - Visitors & Passage Migrants
Black-headed gull
Buzzard
Coal Tit
Common gull
Common Sandpiper
Cormorant
Cuckoo
Dartford Warbler (1992 & 2004. Immature birds
recorded by Mr. S. Clarke of Bournemouth Council.)
Fieldfare
Firecrest*
Goldcrest
Great Black-backed gull
Grey wagtail
Heron
Herring gull
Hobby**
House martin
Jackdaw
Jack snipe (2006)
Lesser Black-backed gull
Little egret***
Little owl
Meadow Pipit (2008-2010 and later)
Pheasant
Redpoll
Redstart
Redwing
Ring-necked Parakeet****
Rook*****
Sand martin
Siskin
Snipe
Stonechat******
Swallow
Swift
Teal
Water rail
Waxwing*******
Wheatear********
Whinchat
Woodcock
Firecrest*
Recorded by Mr. George Dunkling (2008), who very kindly informed us personally of his excellent discovery.
Hobby**
Recorded on a Borough Countryside walk on the 12th May, 2007. Also recorded on the Common on the 7th June 1988. First recorded on the Kinson Common in 1979.
Little Egret***
Visited Pepin`s Pond on several occasions in the past few years (2003-2004), also Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath in January 2008. Little Egret on Kinson Common chasing sticklebacks in Pepin`s Pond before flying away at 5pm on 14th June 2010. Present again at the same pond on the 17th June 2010.
Ring-necked Parakeet****
Was first recorded on 5th April, 2000. Escaped. Recorded again in August 2007.
Rook*****
Most visitors to the Common are quite unaware as to how many actually fly over the Kinson area. During Spring 2003, 229 corvids flew over the site in one evening,some in good groupings with the inevitable stragglers at the rear of such a large roosting group!
Stonechat******
Recorded by Mr. Stuart Clarke of Bournemouth Borough Council in Central Bog, Autumn 2007.
Waxwings*******
Visited during the winter of 2003/4.
Wheatear********
Reappeared on the Kinson Common in April 2007 after many years of absence. Recorded by the late Mr. Cecil Pepin in 1976 and records for this species were also included in the Common`s first Management plan in 1983, being then recorded as now, in the Poole Lane Heights regions.
Additional:
Meadow Pipit investing a gorse area near the bowl barrow on Two Barrow Heath, 13th January, 2008. Observed by Mr. R. D. Haskell.
Meadow Pipit investigating gorse near the saucer barrow on Two Barrow Heath, 1st February, 2009. Recorded by Mr. R. D. Haskell.
Due to the weather in January 2010, 6+ recorded together feeding at ground level on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common on the 9th by Mr. R. D. Haskell.
ALL-TIME BIRDS CHECKLIST OF EVERY KNOWN BIRD RECORDING ON THE KINSON COMMON
POST WAR TO THE PRESENT DAY
CORVIDAE
1. Rook
2. Carrion Crow
3. Jackdaw
4. Magpie
5. Jay
FRINGILLIDAE
6. Greenfinch
7. Goldfinch
8. Linnet
9. Chaffinch
10. Bullfinch
11. Yellowhammer
12. Reed Bunting
13. Redpoll
14. Siskin
PASSERIDAE
15. House Sparrow
16. Tree Sparrow
STURNIDAE
17. Starling
ALAUDIDAE
18. Skylark
MOTACILLIDAE
19. Pied Wagtail
20. Grey Wagtail
21. Meadow Pipit
22. Tree Pipit
SITTIDAE
23. Nuthatch
CERTHIIDAE
24. Tree Creeper
REGULIDAE
25. Goldcrest
PARIDAE
26. Great Tit
27. Blue Tit
28. Long-tailed Tit
29. Coal Tit
SYLVIIDAE
30. Wood Warbler
31. Chiffchaff
32. Willow Warbler
33. Sedge Warbler
34. Reed Warbler
35. Blackcap
36. Whitethroat
37. Lesser Whitethroat
38. Grasshopper Warbler
39. Garden Warbler
40. Dartford Warbler
TURDIDAE
41. Mistle Thrush
42. Song Thrush
43. Blackbird
44. Fieldfare
45. Redwing
46. Robin
47. Redstart
48. Whinchat
49. Stonechat
50. Wheatear
51. Nightingale
PRUNELLIDAE
52. Dunnock
HIRUNDINIDAE
53. Swallow
54. House Martin
55. Sand Martin
MUSCICAPIDAE
56. Spotted Flycatcher
TROGLODYTIDAE
57. Wren
PICIDAE
58. Green Woodpecker
59. Great Spotted Woodpecker
CUCULIDAE
60. Cuckoo
APODIDAE
61. Swift
ALLCEDINIDAE
62. Kingfisher
STRIGIDAE
63. Tawny Owl
64. Little Owl
65. Barn Owl
FALCONIDAE
66. Sparrowhawk
67. Kestrel
68. Hobby *
69. Buzzard
PHALACROCORACIDAE
70. Cormorant
ANATIDAE
71. Mute Swan
72. Canada Goose
73. Mallard
74. Teal
75. Pochard
76. Grey Lag Goose
ARDEIDAE
77. Heron
78. Little Egret
SCOLOPACIDAE
79. Snipe
80. Jack Snipe
81. Woodcock
82. Common Sandpiper
CHARADRIIDAE
83. Lapwing
LARIDAE
84. Black Headed Gull
85. Herring Gull
86. Common Gull
87. Greater Black-backed Gull
88. Lesser Black-backed Gull
RALLIDAE
89. Moorhen
90. Water Rail
COLUMBIDAE
91. Wood Pigeon
92. Collared Dove
PHASIANIDAE
93. Pheasant
94. Partridge
CICONIIDAE
95. Flamingo (escaped)
GRUIDAE
96. Crane
PSITTACIDAE
97. Ring-necked parakeet
PAST RECORDED DATA of some wild birds on the Kinson Common:
Buzzard:
Pair flying over the Kinson Common, 25th June, 1988.
Hobby:
Flying near Pepin`s Pond. recorded by Mt. Mike Stewart, 7th June, 1988. First recorded on the Kinson Common in 1979.
House Martin:
Good numbers collecting mud for nesting materials on the 20th May, 1985, 10-11am, Pepin`s Pond. At least 5 pairs recorded on the same mud-flats of Pepin`s Pond, 19th July, 1985.This activity has not been recorded again for some considerable years.
Lapwing:
Two on Poole Lane Meadows. Recorded by Mr. R. D. Haskell on 11th February, 1985, am.
Partridge:
Two seen on Poole Lane Heights. Report received from local resident on 3rd August, 1985.
Pheasant:
Pair in Central Bog, 3rd April, 1985. 3 young pheasants also recorded by Glenmeadows, near Kinson Road, 15th August, 1985, 1pm.
Reed Warbler:
Singing in reedmace, Central Bog, late afternoon. Recorded by Mr. Stuart Clarke of Bournemouth Borough Council on 11th August, 1990.
Redstart:
Recorded on 3rd September, 1988, near Central Bog. Species observed by Mr. S. Clarke & Mr. R. D. Haskell in the same year.
Woodcock:
One specimen was observed flying across from Central Bog to Two Barrow Heath on the 15th October, 1988 during a working party on Two Barrow Heath by volunteers.
EARLIER RECORDS OF KINSON COMMON
KINSON COMMON BIRD CHECKLISTS
2003 to 2007
CORVIDAE
Rook : All periods.
Carrion Crow: All periods.
Jackdaw: All periods.
Magpie: All periods.
Jay : All periods.
FRINGILLIDAE
Chaffinch: All periods.
Bullfinch : All periods.
Greenfinch: All periods.
Goldfinch: All periods.
Linnet: 2007
Reed Bunting: 2003-2004.2006.
Redpoll: All periods.
Siskin: 2003
PASSERIDAE
House Sparrow: All periods.
BOMBYCILLIDAE
Waxwing: 2004.
STURNIDAE
Starling: All periods.
MOTACILLIDAE
Pied Wagtail: All periods.
Grey Wagtail: All periods.
Meadow Pipit: 2003,2006.
SITTIDAE
Nuthatch: All periods.
CERTHIIDAE
Tree Creeper: All periods.
REGULIDAE
Goldcrest: All periods.
PARIDAE
Blue Tit: All periods.
Coal Tit: 2006-2007.
Great Tit: All periods.
Long-tailed Tit: All periods.
SYLVIIDAE
Blackcap All periods.Sometimes over wintering
Chiffchaff: All periods.
Dartford Warbler: 2004.
Willow Warbler: 2003-2004.
Whitethroat: 2004.
TURDIDAE
Fieldfare: All periods.
Song Thrush: All periods.
Redwing: All periods.
Mistle Thrush: All periods.
Blackbird: All periods.
Robin: All periods.
Wheatear: 2007.
Stonechat: 2007.
PRUNELLIDAE
Dunnock: All periods.
HIRUNDINIDAE
Swallow: All periods.
House Martin: All periods.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Wren: All periods.
PICIDAE
Green Woodpecker: All periods.
Great Spotted Woodpecker: All periods.
APODIDAE
Swift: All periods.
ALLCEDINIDAE
Kingfisher: All periods.
STRIGIDAE
Tawny Owl: All periods.
FALCONIDAE
Buzzard: All periods.
Hobby: 2007.
Kestrel: All periods.
SparrowHawk: All periods.
PHALACROCORACIDAE
Cormorant: 2003-2004.
ANATIDAE
Mute Swan: f/o All periods.
Mallard: All periods.
Teal: All periods.
Canada Goose: f/o 2003.
ARDEIDAE
Heron: All periods.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Snipe: All periods.
Jack Snipe: 2006.
LARIDAE
Black headed Gull: All periods.
Great black-backed Gull: 2005-2007.
Herring Gull: All periods.
RALLIDAE
Moorhen: All periods.
Water Rail: 2004.
COLUMBIDAE
Wood Pigeon: All periods.
Collared Dove: All periods.
PHASIANIDAE
Pheasant: 2007.
Others recorded!
PSITTACIDAE
Ring-necked Parakeet: 2005, 2007.
EARLIER RECORDS OF KINSON COMMON
KINSON COMMON BIRD CHECKLISTS
1994 to 2002
BIRDS
CORVIDAE
Rook : All periods.
Carrion Crow: All periods.
Jackdaw: All periods.
Magpie: All periods.
Jay : All periods.
FRINGILLIDAE
Chaffinch: All periods.
Bullfinch : All periods.
Greenfinch: All periods.
Goldfinch: All periods.
Reed Bunting: 94,95,01,02
Redpoll: 1994, 1995, 1996,1999,2000,2001,2002.
Siskin: 1999.
PASSERIDAE
House Sparrow: All periods.
STURNIDAE
Starling: All periods.
ALAUDIDAE
Skylark: 1999.
MOTACILLIDAE
Pied Wagtail: All periods.
Grey Wagtail: All periods.
Meadow Pipit: 1994,1997,2001,2002.
SITTIDAE
Nuthatch: All periods.
CERTHIIDAE
Tree Creeper: All periods.
REGULIDAE
Goldcrest: All periods.
PARIDAE
Blue Tit: All periods.
Great Tit: All periods.
Long-tailed Tit: All periods.
Coal Tit: 1994, 1998, 2000,2002.
SYLVIIDAE
Blackcap All periods.Sometimes over wintering
Chiffchaff: All periods.
Willow Warbler: 1994,1995,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002.
Whitethroat: 2000, 2001.
TURDIDAE
Fieldfare: All periods.
Song Thrush: All periods.
Redwing: All periods.
Mistle Thrush: All periods.
Blackbird: All periods.
Robin: All periods.
PRUNELLIDAE
Dunnock: All periods.
HIRUNDINIDAE
Swallow: All periods.
House Martin: All periods.
Sand Martin: 1999.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Spotted Flycatcher: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Wren: All periods.
PICIDAE
Green Woodpecker: All periods.
Great Spotted Woodpecker: All periods.
CUCULIDAE
Cuckoo: 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000.
APODIDAE
Swift: All periods.
ALLCEDINIDAE
Kingfisher: 1994, 1996,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.
STRIGIDAE
Tawny Owl: All periods.
FALCONIDAE
SparrowHawk: All periods.
Kestrel: All periods.
Buzzard: 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.
PHALACROCORACIDAE
Cormorant: All periods.
ANATIDAE
Mallard: All periods.
Mute Swan: 1994,1999, 2000,2001, 2002.
Teal: 1997,1998, 1999, 2000,2001, 2002.
Canada Goose: 1994, 1997.
ARDEIDAE
Heron: All periods.
Little Egret: 2002. (Pepin`s Pond.)
SCOLOPACIDAE
Snipe: 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002.
Woodcock: 1994,1998.
Jack Snipe: 2000.
Common Sandpiper: 2000.
LARIDAE
Black headed Gull: All periods.
Herring Gull: All periods.
Common Gull: 2000, 2001, 2002.
RALLIDAE
Moorhen: All periods.
COLUMBIDAE
Wood Pigeon: All periods.
Collared Dove: All periods.
PHASIANIDAE
Pheasant: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001,2002.
Others recorded!
CICONIIDAE
Flamingo: Escaped. 1994.
GRUIDAE
Crane: Flying over area. 2000.
PSITTACIDAE
Ring-necked Parakeet: 5th April 2000.
EARLIER RECORDS OF KINSON COMMON
KINSON COMMON BIRD CHECKLISTS
1988 to 1993
BIRDS
CORVIDAE
Rook: All periods.
Carrion Crow: All periods.
Jackdaw: All periods.
Magpie: All periods.
Jay: All periods.
FRINGILLIDAE
Chaffinch: All periods.
Bullfinch: All periods.
Greenfinch: All periods.
Linnet: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993.
Reed Bunting: 1989 to 1993.
Redpoll: 1990. Small flock.
Yellowhammer: 1990.
PASSERIDAE
House Sparrow: All periods.
STURNIDAE
Starling: All periods.
MOTACILLIDAE
Pied Wagtail: All periods.
Grey Wagtail: All periods.
Meadow Pipit: 1990, 1993.
SITTIDAE
Nuthatch: All periods.
CERTHIIDAE
Tree Creeper: All periods.
REGULIDAE
Goldcrest: 1989 to 1993.
PARIDAE
Blue Tit: All periods.
Great Tit: All periods.
Long-tailed Tit: All periods.
SYLVIIDAE
Blackcap: All periods. Overwintered 1993.
Chiffchaff: All periods.
Garden Warbler: 1989.
Sedge Warbler: 1990.
Willow Warbler: 1990 to 1993.
Whitethroat: 1990, 1993.
Dartford Warbler: 1992.
TURDIDAE
Fieldfare: All periods.
Song Thrush: All periods.
Redwing: All periods.
Mistle Thrush: All periods.
Blackbird: All periods.
Robin: All periods.
Stonechat: 1990.
Redstart: 1990,1991,1992.
Whinchat: 1990. Several pairs.
PRUNELLIDAE
Dunnock: All periods.
HIRUNDINIDAE
Swallow: All periods.
House Martin: All periods.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Spotted Flycatcher: 1989, 1992, 1993.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Wren: All periods.
PICIDAE
Green Woodpecker: All periods.
Great Spotted Woodpecker: All periods.
CUCULIDAE
Cuckoo: 1989 to 1992.
APODIDAE
Swift: All periods.
ALLCEDINIDAE
Kingfisher: 1989 to 1993.
STRIGIDAE
Tawny Owl: All periods.
FALCONIDAE
SparrowHawk: All periods.
Kestrel: All periods.
Buzzard: 1989.
Hobby: 7th June 1988.
PHALACROCORACIDAE
Cormorant: All periods.
ANATIDAE
Mallard: All periods.
Mute Swan: All periods. 1 released from Pond.
Teal : 1991 to 1993.
Grey Lag Goose: 1993.
ARDEIDAE
Heron: All periods.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Snipe: All periods.
Woodcock: 1988, 1991, 1992.
LARIDAE
Black Headed Gull: All periods.
RALLIDAE
Moorhen: All periods.
Water Rail: 1989 to 1992.
COLUMBIDAE
Wood Pigeon: All periods.
Collared Dove: All periods.
PHASIANIDAE
Pheasant: 1989 to 1993.
EARLIER RECORDS OF KINSON COMMON
KINSON COMMON BIRD CHECKLISTS
1982 to 1987
BIRDS
CORVIDAE
Rook: All periods.
Carrion Crow: All periods.
Jackdaw: All periods.
Magpie: All periods.
Jay: All periods.
FRINGILLIDAE
Greenfinch: All periods.
Goldfinch: All periods.
Linnet: All periods.
Bullfinch: All periods.
Chaffinch: All periods.
Yellowhammer: 1985, 1986.
Reed Bunting: 1983, 1986, 1987.
PASSERIDAE
House Sparrow: All periods.
Tree Sparrow: 1985.
STURNIDAE
Starling: All periods.
MOTACILLIDAE
Pied Wagtail: All periods.
Grey Wagtail: All periods.
Meadow Pipit: All periods.
Tree Pipit: 1984. (Mr. C. E. Pepin.)
SITTIDAE
Nuthatch: 1986.
CERTHIIDAE
Tree Creeper: All periods.
REGULIDAE
Goldcrest: 1982, 1983.
PARIDAE
Great Tit: All periods.
Blue Tit: All periods.
Long-tailed Tit: All periods.
SYLVIIDAE
Willow Warbler: All periods.
Chiffchaff: All periods.
Sedge Warbler: 1987.
Garden Warbler: 1986, 1987.
Blackcap: All periods.
Whitethroat: All periods.
Lesser Whitethroat: 1984.
Reed Warbler: 1984, 1987.
TURDIDAE
Mistle Thrush: All periods.
Song Thrush: All periods.
Blackbird: All periods.
Fieldfare: All periods.
Redwing: All periods.
Robin: All periods.
Stonechat: All periods.
PRUNELLIDAE
Dunnock: All periods.
HIRUNDINIDAE
House Martin: All periods.
Swallow:All periods.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Spotted Flycatcher: All periods.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Wren: All periods.
PICIDAE
Green Woodpecker: All periods.
Great Spotted Woodpecker: All periods.
CUCULIDAE
Cuckoo: 1986.
APODIDAE:
Swift: All periods
ALCEDINIDAE
Kingfisher:1984, 1985, 1986.
STRIGIDAE
Tawny Owl: All periods.
FALCONIDAE
SparrowHawk: All periods.
Kestrel: All periods.
PHALACROCORACIDAE
Cormorant: 1984.
ANATIDAE
Mute Swan: 1986, 1987.
Mallard: All periods.
Teal: 1985.
Pochard: 1986. Pepin`s Pond.
ARDEIDAE:
Heron: 1986.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Snipe: All periods. Small numbers.
CHARADRIIDAE
Lapwing: 1985 Poole Lane Meadows. 1986, Dragonfly Hollow.
LARIDAE
Black-headed Gull: All periods.
RALLIDAE
Water Rail: 1983, 1985, 1987.
Moorhen: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986.
COLUMBIDAE
Wood Pigeon: All periods.
Collared Dove: All periods.
PHASIANIDAE
Pheasant: 1985, 1986, 1987.
Partridge: 1985.
EARLIER RECORDS OF KINSON COMMON
KINSON COMMON BIRD CHECKLISTS
Pre 1976 to 1981
BIRDS
CORVIDAE
Carrion Crow: All periods.
Rook: All periods.
Jackdaw: All periods.
Magpie: All periods.
Jay: All periods.
FRINGILLIDAE
Greenfinch: All periods.
Goldfinch: All periods.
Linnet: All periods.
Chaffinch: All periods.
Bullfinch: All periods.
Yellowhammer: 1976.
Reed Bunting: 1979,1980.
Redpoll: 1976.
PASSERIDAE
House sparrow: All periods.
STURNIDAE
Starling: All periods.
ALAUDIDAE
Skylark: 1976.
MOTACILLIDAE
Pied wagtail: All periods.
Grey wagtail: All periods.
Meadow pipit: All periods.
SITTIDAE
Nuthatch: 1976.
CERTHIIDAE
Tree creeper: All periods.
REGULIDAE
Goldcrest: 1976.
PARIDAE
Great tit: All periods.
Blue tit: All periods.
Long-tailed tit: All periods.
SYLVIIDAE
Wood warbler: All periods.
Chiffchaff: All periods.
Willow warbler: All periods.
Sedge warbler: 1976.
Reed warbler: 1976.
Blackcap: All periods.
Whitethroat: All periods.
Lesser whitethroat: 1980.
Grasshopper warbler: 1976.
TURDIDAE
Mistle thrush: All periods.
Song thrush: All periods.
Blackbird: All periods.
Fieldfare: All periods.
Redwing: All periods.
Robin: All periods.
Redstart: Pre 1976.
Whinchat: Pre 1976.
Stonechat: 1976 to 1981.
Wheatear: Pre 1976.
Nightingale: Pre 1976.
PRUNELLIDAE
Dunnock: All periods.
HIRUNDINIDAE
House martin: All periods.
Swallow: All periods.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Spotted flycatcher: All periods.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Wren: All periods.
PICIDAE
Green woodpecker: All periods.
Great spotted woodpecker: All periods.
CUCULIDAE
Cuckoo: All periods.
APODIDAE
Swift: All periods.
STRIGIDAE
Barn owl: Pre 1976.
Tawny owl: All periods.
FALCONIDAE
Sparrowhawk: All periods.
Kestrel: All periods.
Hobby: 1979.
ANATIDAE
Mute swan: 1976.
Canada goose: 1976.
Mallard: 1979 to 1981.
Teal: 1976.
ARDEIDAE
Heron: All periods.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Woodcock: Pre 1976.
Snipe: 1976, 1981.
COLUMBIDAE
Wood pigeon: All periods.
Collared Dove: All periods.
MAMMALS
The following have been observed in recent years:-
Bank vole
Common rat
Common shrew
Fox
Grey squirrel
*Rabbit
Roe deer (2005/06/07/08/10)
Wood mouse (2005/06/07/08)
*Droppings & evidence found in 2002.
** A badger was also found dead in Poole Lane near to the NHS Trust home. This important conservation species does visit the Kinson reserve and was recorded in 2008 by RD & J Haskell on 19th October, 2008. One found dead in 2009.
BATS
5 species of bats are present and are believed to have roosting sites on or close to the Kinson Common.
These are: 1. the Pipistrelle or Common bat. 2. Soprano Pipistrelle bat. 3. Noctule bat. 4. *Serotine bat. 5. Natterer`s bat (recorded in 2009).
In particular, the *Serotine bat was first recorded on the Kinson Common by the late Mr. Cecil Pepin during the 1970`s and its presence was known to the original Kinson Common Management Committee (trustee managed) who also gave valuable support when the original management plan for Kinson Common (1983) was compiled and written officially by him for the Borough of Bournemouth Amenities Committee.
For those owning/ using a bat detector the frequencies to detect them at suitable times in the year are as follows:-
1. Pipistrelle (45) 45KHZ.
2. Pipistrelle (55) 55KHZ.
3. Noctule 20-25KHZ.
4. Serotine 27KHZ.
5. Natterer`s 50KHZ.
There are many species of bats living in the Kinson, Millhams and the Longham areas and more local research needs to be undertaken.
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS & FISH
Common Lizard
Well located around the reserve.
Slow Worm
Still found in small numbers.
Common Frog
These are well distributed locally.
As well as spawning in established natural pools they also tend to spawn in water filled hollows which dry up very quickly during the drier seasons and great numbers of tadpoles are lost. Spawn deposits were found at SZ066959 (6), SZ067959 (5), SZ067960 (6), SZ068960 (5), SZ068961 (1), SZ068962 (1) in 2009.
Spawn deposits were found at SZ06797 96023 (1), SZ06798 96022(3), SZ06798 96023 (1), SZ06799 96022 (3) and SZ06801 96030 (2), on 4th February 2011.
5 Spawn deposits were first found at SZ06822 96017, on the 24th January 2012.
Frogs` spawn deposits found on Kinson Common to the 7th February 2012, as follows:
SZ06683 95987 (2); SZ06684 95985 (1); SZ06684 95986 (2); SZ06685 95985 (1); SZ06685 95986 (3); SZ06685 95987 (4);SZ06686 95987 (2); SZ06686 95988 (1); SZ06764 96047 (1); SZ06764 96048 (2); SZ06801 96032 (6); SZ06802 96030 (2); SZ06802 96031 (3); SZ06802 96032 (3); SZ06802 96033 (1); SZ06803 96031 (3); SZ06803 96030 (1); SZ06803 96032 (1); SZ06803 96033 (2); SZ06822 96017 (5); SZ06824 96016 (1).
Common Frogs` spawn found on Kinson Common, 2nd February 2013.
Central Bog north-side: 65 deposits
Central Bog south-side,
Eastern end 279 deposits.
Middle section 17 deposits.
Western end 43 deposits.
Two Barrow Heath in water-filled hollow: 8 deposits.
Total for all areas = 412.
Common Toad
These are recorded annually and there numbers are never high.
Palmate Newt
These breed in generally around the reserve and are very very partial to frog tadpoles Pollution does affect their numbers in some years.
FISH
Brown Trout (2007-2008).
Common Carp (2010).
Common Eel (19th August 2010).
Goldfish (2012).
Three-Spined Stickleback (2008 to 2012).
KINSON COMMON WILD FUNGI CHECKLIST 2013
Present, recent and older records
AGARICACEAE
Common Puff ball (Lycoperdon perlatum)
Field mushroom (Agaricus campestris)
Lawyer`s Wig (Coprinus comatus)
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera)
Shaggy Parasol (Macrolepiota rhacodes)
Soft Puffball (Lycoperdon molle)
Yellow Stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus)
AMANITACEAE
False Death Cap (Amanita citrina)
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Tawny grisette (Amanita fulva)
The Blusher (Amanita rubescens)
AURICULARIACEAE
Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae)
BOLETACEAE
Bay Bolete (Boletus badius)
Bovine Bolete (Suillus bovinus)
Brown Birch Bolete (Boletus Scabrum)
Orange Birch Bolete (Leccinum veripelle)
Penny Bun/ Cep (Boletus edulis)
Red Cracking Bolete (Boletus chysenteron)
CLAVARIACEAE
Golden spindles (Clavulinopsis fusiformis)
White Spindles (Clavaria fragilis)
COPRINACEAE
Egghead Mottlegill (Panaeolus semiovatus)
Fairy Inkcap (Coprinus disseminatus)
Grey mottle gill (Panaeolus sphinctrinus)
Pleated Inkcap (Coprinus plicatilis)
CORTINARIACEAE
Bruising Webcap (Cortinarius purpurascens)
Common Rustgill (Gymnopilus penetrans)
Frosty Webcap (Cortinarius hemitrichus)
Pelargonium Webcap (Cortinarius paleaceus)
Poison pie (Hebeloma crustuliniforme)
Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis)
White Fibrecap (Inocybe geophylla)
FISTULINACEAE
Beef-steak Fungus (Fistulina heptica)
FORMITOPSIDACEAE
Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus)
Oak Mazegill (Daedalea quercina)
HELVELLACEAE
White Saddle (Helvella crispa)
HUMARIACEAE
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia)
HYDNANGACEAE
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina)
HYGROPHORACEAE
Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea)
HYPOCREALES - SPHAERIALES
Coral spot (Nectria cinnabarina)
LYOPHYLLACEAE
St George`s Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa)
MARASMIACEAE
Butter Cap (Collybia butyracea)
MERIPILACEAE
Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa)
MYCENACEAE
Angel`s Bonnet (Mycena arcangeliana)
Bitter oysterling (Panellus stipticus)
Common Bonnet (Mycena galericulata)
Drab Bonnet (mycena aetites)
Grooved Bonnet (Mycena polygramma)
Iodine Bonnet (Mycena filopes)
Lilac Bonnet (Mycena pura)
Milking Bonnet (Mycena galopus)
Nitrous Bonnet (Mycena leptocephala)
PAXILLACEAE
Brown Rollrim (Paxillus involutus)
PHALLACEAE
Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus)
PHYSALACRIACEAE
Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea)
POLYPORACEAE
Blueing bracket (Postia subcaesia)
Blushing bracket (Trametes rubescens)
Lumpy bracket (Trametes gibbosa)
Sulphur polypore (Polyporus sulphureus)
Turkeytail (Trametes versicolor)
PORIACEAE
Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
PSATHYRELLACEAE
Common Inkcap (Coprinus atramentarius)
Glistening Inkcap (Coprinus micaceus)
Hare`sfoot Inkcap (Coprinus lagopus)
RUSSULACEAE
Birch Milkcap (Lactarius tabidus)
Blackening Brittlegill (Russula nigricans)
Charcoal Burner (Russula cyanoxantha)
Crab Brittlegill (Russula xerampelina)
Green Brittlegill (Russula aerinea)
Grey Milkcap (Lactarius vietus)
Latin name only: (Lactarius mitissimus)
Mild Milkcap (Lactarius subdulcis)
Milk-white Brittlegill (Russula delica)
Oak Milkcap (Lactarius quietus)
Ochre Brittlegill (Russula orchroleuca)
Purple Brittlegill (Russula atropurpurea)
Rosy Brittlegill (Russula rosea)
Rufous Milkcap (Lactarius rufus)
Sickener (Russula emetica)
Ugly Milkcap (Lactarius turpis)
SCLERODERMATACEAE
Common Earth-ball (Scleroderma aurantium)
STEREACEAE
Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum)
STROPHARIACEAE
Brick Tuft (Hypholoma lateritium)
Dung Roundhead (Stropharia semiglobata) (2009)
Sulphur tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare)
Verdigris Toadstool (Stropharia aeruginosa)
TREMELLACEAE
Witches` Butter (Exidia plana)
Yellow brain fungus (Tremella mesenterica)
TRICHOLOMATACEAE
Birch Knight (Tricholoma fulvum)
Clouded Funnel (Clitocybe nebularis)
Club Foot (Clitocybe clavipes)
Common Funnel cap (Clitocybe gibba)
Deceiver (Laccaria laccata)
Fairy-ring champignon (Marasmius oreades)
Fragrant Funnel (Clitocybe fragrans)
Heath Navel (Omphalina ericetorum)
Large Funnel (Clitocybe maxima)
Rooting Shank (Oudemansiella radicata)
Russet Toughshank (Collybia dryophila)
Soapy Knight (Tricholoma saponaceum)
Sulphur Knight (Tricholoma sulphureum)
Trooping Funnel (Clitocybe geotropa)
XYLARIACEAE
Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
Cramp Balls (Daldinia concentrica)
Dead Moll`s Fingers (Xylaria longipes)
KINSON COMMON CHECKLISTS OF KNOWN RECORDS FOR BUTTERFLIES, MOTHS, GRASSHOPPERS & SPIDERS
KINSON COMMON BUTTERFLIES CHECKLIST 2013
The following have been recorded in the recent past.
Brimstone
Brown argus (2005/6/10/11)
Clouded yellow (2003,06,07)
Comma
Common blue
Essex skipper (2003/05/06)
Grayling
Green hairstreak (2003/04/05/09/10/11/12)
Green-veined white
Grizzled skipper (new record 2012)
Hedge brown
Holly blue
Large skipper
Large white
Marbled White (2003/05/06/07/09/11/12)
Meadow brown
Orange-tip
Painted Lady (2005/2006/2007/2009/2010/2011)
Peacock
Purple hairstreak (2004-2012)
Red Admiral
Silver-studded blue
Small copper
Small heath
Small skipper
Small tortoiseshell
Small white
Speckled wood
Wall brown
White admiral
Silver-washed fritillary ( 2003 & male 2006, also 2007. Female in excellent condition recorded on 8th August 2010.)
KINSON COMMON MOTHS CHECKLIST 2013
Random recordings only
Present, Recent and Older records
ACENTROPINAE
Brown China mark
ACROLEPIINAE
Leek moth
ACRONICTINAE
Grey Dagger
Knot grass
Lunar underwing
ADELIDAE
Green longhorn Adella reaumurella
AMPHIPYRINAE
Angle Shades
Common Rustic
Copper Underwing
Dark Arches
Lesser common Rustic
Straw underwing
Marbled Minor
Mottled Rustic
Old Lady
Svensson`s Copper Underwing
The Dun-bar
The Rustic
The Uncertain
Vine`s Rustic
ARCTIIDAE
Buff Ermine
Cinnabar
Garden Tiger
Rosy footman
Ruby Tiger
Scarce footman
Small Ermine
White Ermine
ARGYRESTHIINAE
Argyresthia retinella
CATOCALINAE
Burnet Companion (New record 2006)
Mother Shipton
Red Underwing
CHIMABACHINAE
Diurnea fagella
CHLOEPHORINAE
Oak Nycteoline
Scarce Silver-lines
CHOREUTIDAE
Prochoreutis myllerana/ sehestediana? (2006)
COSSIDAE
Leopard Moth (2006/2010)
CRAMBINAE
Chrysoteuchia culmella
CUCULLIINAE
Early Grey
CRAMBINAE
Agriphila tristella
Catoptria falsella
DEPRESSARIINAE
Depressaria daucella
DREPANIDAE
Pebble Hook-tip
Scalloped Hook-tip
ENNOMINAE
Brimstone
Canary-shouldered thorn
Clouded Border (2006)
Common Heath
Common Wave
Common White Wave
Dusky Thorn
Early Thorn
Light Emerald
Magpie Moth
Scalloped Oak
Sharp-angled Peacock
Willow Beauty
EVERGESTINAE
Garden pebble
GALLERIINAE
Bee moth
GEOMETRINAE
Common Emerald
Large Emerald
Blood-vein
HADENINAE
Bright-line Brown-eye
Common Quaker
Hebrew Character
Small Quaker
The Clay
HYPENINAE
The Snout
LARENTIINAE
Common Carpet (2006)
Cypress Carpet
Double-striped Pug
Garden Carpet
Foxglove Pug
Small phoenix
Winter Moth
LASIOCAMPIDAE
December Moth
Lackey
LYMANTRIIDAE
Black Arches
Vapourer
Yellow-tail
NOTODONTIDAE
Buff-tip (Larva 2006)
Iron Prominent
Lesser Swallow Prominent
Pebble Prominent
Puss Moth ( 23rd July 2006 & in 2010.)
Sallow Kitten
NOCTUINAE
Flame Shoulder
Large Yellow Underwing
Lesser Broad bordered Yellow Underwing
Setaceous Hebrew Character
Six-striped Rustic
Shuttle-shaped Dart
Square-spot Rustic
OLETHREUTINAE
Bramble shoot
Cydia splendana
Eucosma cana
OPHIDERINAE
Straw Dot (2006)
PANTHEINA
Nut tree tussock
PLUSIINAE
Burnished brass
Silver Y
The Spectacle
PTEROPHORIDAE
White Plume Moth
PYRALINAE
Endotricha flammealis
Synaphe punctalis
PYRAUSTINAE
Mother of Pearl
Pyraustra aurata (2006)
Small Magpie
Udea prunalis
SATURNIIDAE
Emperor Moth
SESIIDAE
Hornet Moth
Red-belted Clearwing
SPHINGIDAE
Elephant Hawk-moth
Eyed Hawk-moth
Hummingbird Hawk-moth
Lime Hawk-moth
Poplar Hawk-moth
STERRHINAE
Blood-vein
Riband Wave
Maiden`s Blush
TORTRICINAE
Barred fruit tree Tortrix
Green Oak Tortrix
Light Brown Apple moth
Red-barred Tortrix
Acleris ferrugana
Acleris forsskaleana
Epagoge grotiana
ZYGAENIDAE
Five-spot Burnet
Six-spot Burnet
ORTHOPTERA
(Recorded in past years)
Tawny cockroach
Long-winged conehead (from 1987)
Bog Bush-cricket
Dark Bush-cricket
Roesel`s Bush-cricket (2007-2012)
Speckled Bush-cricket
Common Green grasshopper
Field grasshopper
Meadow grasshopper
Mottled grasshopper
Common groundhopper
SPIDERS
(Recorded in past years)
Include two spectacular spp. -
Swamp spider* (Dolomedes fimbriata)
Wasp spider* (Argiope bruennichii)
Pale Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) 2006-2010
Also recorded on site have been the following:-
Agelena labyrinthica
Araneus angulatus 2007
Araneus diadematus
Araneus quadratus
Argyroneta aquatica (Water Spider)
Pisaura mirabilis
*Well represented in 2004 - 2006. Swamp and Wasp spider numbers down in 2007-2009. 2010 was an improved year for both species.
Present in 2011 & 2012.
KINSON COMMON CHECKLIST OF DRAGONFLIES 2013
Breeding Species, visitors and older records
Hawkers & Darters
1. Broad-bodied - Libellula depressa
Present 1980-1982. Recorded 1984 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
2. Common Hawker - Aeshna juncea
Present 1980 to 1983.
Present in recent years.
Recorded in 2007.
3. Emperor - Anax imperator
Present 1980 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
4. Four-Spotted Chaser - Libellula quadrimaculata
Present 1980 to 1983. Recorded 1988.
Present in recent years.
Recorded in 2006.
5. Golden-ringed - Cordulagester boltonii
Present 1982 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
6. Keeled Orthetrum - Orthetrum caerulescens
Present 1980 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
7. Black-tailed Skimmer - Orthetrum cancellatum
1st recorded and photographed by Mr R D Haskell in 2006.
Bournemouth council informed.
8. Brown Aeshna - Aeshna grandis
Present in 1975.
Recorded again between 1983 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
9. Scarce Chaser - Libellula fulva
Present in 1984 and 1986.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
10. Southern Hawker - Aeshna cyanea
Present in 1980.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
11. Migrant Hawker - Aeshna mixta
Recorded from 2006 and 2012.
12. Common Darter - Sympetrum striolatum
Present between 1980 to 1988.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
13. Ruddy Darter - Sympetrum sanguinem
Present in 2006.
Recorded from 2007 to 2012.
14. Black Darter - Sympetrum danae
Present in 1981, 1983 and 1987.
No recent sightings.
KINSON COMMON CHECKLIST OF DAMSELFLIES 2013
Breeding Species, visitors and older records
15. Beautiful Demoiselle - Calopteryx virgo
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
16. Banded Demoiselle - Calopteryx splendens
First recorded in 1983.
Recorded as Banded Agrion between 1980`s to 2005.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
17. Emerald Damselfly - Lestes sponsa
Present between 1980 to 1984.
Present in the recent past.
Not recorded in 2012.
18. Blue-tailed Damselfly - Ischnura elegans
Present between 1980 to 1987.
Present in recent years.
Recorded in 2012.
19. Large Red Damselfly - Pyrrhosoma nymphula
Present between 1980 to 1988.
Recorded regularly in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2013.
20. Azure Damselfly - Coenagrion puella
Present between 1980 to 1984.
Recorded regularly in recent years.
Recorded in 2012.
21. Common Blue Damselfly - Enallagma cyathigerum
Present between 1980 to 1985.
Recorded regularly in recent years.
Recorded in 2012.
22. White-legged Damselfly
Present in 1984.
Present in recent years.
Recorded from 2006 to 2012.
(Recorded in past years)
23. Small Red Damselfly - Ceriagrion tenellum
Present between 1980 to 1986.
Recorded in the recent past but not recorded in 2012.
24. Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly - Ischnura pumilio
+ female aurantiaca recorded.
Recorded between 1981 to 1984 and again in 1987.
In 1982, the Kinson Common colony (Dragonfly Hollow) was described as a strong one.
Pepin`s Pond was excavated in March 1988 and owing to heavy pollution caused by diesel oil and hosing down after a factory fire at Wallisdown, this species was not recorded.
No recent records for this species.
Not recorded in 2012.
CHECKLIST OF KINSON COMMON BEETLES
(First recorded in 1979 & 1980 and determined then by Dr. Roger Booth of York University.)
CARABIDS - Ground Beetles
Carabus arvensis
Pterostichus madidus
Amara familiaris
Harpalus tardus
Harpalus affinis
Harpalus rufitarsis
Bembidion tetracolum
Bradycellus harpalus
CHRYSOMELIDS - Leaf Beetles
Lochmaea caprea
Lochmaea crataegi
Plagiodera versicolora
Luperus longicornus
Phyllodecta vulgatissima
Chalcoides fulvicornis
Altica lythri
Altica oleracea
Crepidodera ferruginea
Longitarsus flavicornis
Longitarsus succineus
ELATERIDS - Click Beetles
Actonicerus sjoelandicus
Athous haemorrhoidalis
Agriotes pallidulus
Agriotes acuminatus
Melanotus rufipes
COCCINELLIDS - Ladybirds
Adalia bipunctata
Adalia septempunctata
Adalia decempunctata
Calvia 14-punctata
Exochomus quadripustulatus
Rhyzobius litura
Scymnus auritus
STAPHYLINIDS - Rove Beetles
Phyllodrepa floralis
Omalium rivulare
Stenus flavipes
Tachyporus chrysomelinus
WEEVILS
Apion hydrolapathi
Apion assimilis
Apion apricans
Anoplus plantaris
Cidnorrhinus quadrimaculatus
Curculio salicivorus
Gymnetron antirrhini
Phyllobius pyri
Polydrusus cervinus
Rhynchaenus stigma
Rhynchites aequatus
Sitona regensteinensis
Strophosomus melanogrammus
OTHERS!
Cetonia aurata
Lucanus cervus
Cyphon hilaris
Cyphon coarctatus
Rhagonycha fulva
Anaspis maculata
Cylindrinotus laevioctostriatus
Meligethes stratus
Meligethes aeneus
Meligethes flavimanus
Melachius bipustulatus
Tetrops praeusta
Byturus tomentosus
Contharis cryptica
2010 update:
A Glow-worm larva was found while on a guided walk on the 19th May, 2004, near Two Barrow Heath and Central Bog and adults were noted in 2005. Glow-worm seen in June 2007. Female observed by Jackie Haskell, 12th July, 2008, at dusk in Gover`s Glade and other regular recordings were made throughout July of 2008. Glow-worm observed by RD & L Haskell in the northern section of Kinson Common on Wednesday, 15th July 2009 at 10.30pm. Gps reading taken. Glow-worm activity observed again late evening on 20th July 2009 by RD & L Haskell in the lower valley on Kinson Common.
Recorded on site in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
THE FOLLOWING MAPS ARE INTENDED AS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR WALKERS AND VISITORS TO THE KINSON COMMON DURING EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in January
 | Mallards, moorhens, two species of wagtails and water rail are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond and in Central Bog.
With winter in full swing now, it`s worth looking for visiting kingfishers and teal.
Redwings and fieldfares, also redpolls and goldcrests, should be present on the Kinson Common.
If the conditions are right, small numbers of common snipe, may "drop-in" for a brief period before swiftly moving on again to other quarters.
The tawny owl can often be heard on still evenings and buzzards and hawks will find the Common an excellent hunting ground at this time of year.
The month of January presents good opportunities to observe many species of other wild birds during the coldest and bleakest time of year.Poole Lane Meadows can be a good vantage place to observe visiting corvids, gulls and pigeons.
Hazel catkins and sweet violets should be appearing near the Kinson baths and these are more advanced than in any other areas where they can be found.
Depending upon the weather, some frogs may spawn. Late walkers with torches can sometimes see them on the Main Track.
During January some species of moths will be active. "Courting couples" can often be seen on the bases on oak trees! Other insect activity will be minimal this month.
Roe deer can sometimes be present. Foxes will be active in January. A number are frequently observed around the Poole Lane Meadows and Pond Scrub regions.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in February
 | Even though the landscape may appear to be a little sombre at this time in the year, hazel catkins, violets,celandines, crocuses and a few snowdrops are already adding a welcomed dash of colour. Early plum blossom should reveal itself this months, being noticeable around the Kinson baths and Poole Lane Sallows areas of the Common.
February is usually a good month to record many species of wild birds on site. Mallard numbers often increase and resident moorhens should add interest around Pepin`s Pond. Here also, water rail and small groups of teal are sometimes seen.
Woodpeckers will continue to be a regular feature around the whole site.
Tree creepers and nuthatches are resident on site and reed buntings are occasionally recorded near Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow.
Buzzards are observed flying around the site at this time in the year.
Sparrowhawks can be observed flying over Two Barrow Heath and Great Oaks.
Kestrels, when present, can be seen hovering over the Central Bog, Poole Lane Heights and Dragonfly Hollow regions.
Tawny owls are resident around the Common and may be glimpsed at dusk or heard calling under cover of darkness.
Do look out for visiting fieldfares, redwings and snipe. Poole Lane Meadows is a good area to look for visiting wagtails and pipits.
The Common supports a wealth of moths and the familiar winter moths may still be occasionally viewed after dusk.
Grey squirrels may still be actively collecting in food stores and taking full advantage of any milder days.
Depending upon the weather,smaller mammals such as mice, voles and shrews may be active.
Foxes can be observed during the day and at dusk. It is amazing how many actually live on or close to the Common.
Reptile activity has ceased on site until the springtime.
Secretive roe deer are sometimes present and take full advantage of all remaining dense cover on site.
The Common supports good populations of frogs and these will be seeking out out every suitable available water covered area for breeding purposes.
Palmate newts can be observed in local bog pools during early February and these will be keeping close to areas where frog tadpoles hatch.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common.
From the onset of the winter, right through to the spring, Borough conservation tasks are often carried out on the site.
Borough information boards are sited on Poole Lane Meadows and at the Kinson Road entrance not far from Fryer`s Close. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in March.
 | Do look out now for arriving warblers such as the chiffchaff and the blackcap. Poole Lane Meadows is a good area to look observe both visiting and resident birds.
The Common supports a wealth of moths and these in turn provide necessary food supplies for resident common and noctule bats.
Grey squirrels will certainly be active now and a familiar sight around the Common.
Depending upon the weather,smaller mammals such as mice, voles and shrews may be active.
Foxes can be observed during the day and at dusk when they can be observed at Glenmeadows and on Poole Lane Meadows.
With the arrival of springtime, reptile activity will increase now
Secretive roe deer are sometimes present and will remain under dense cover on site.
The Common supports good populations of frogs. Unfortunately, at this time of year, many of their annual spawning areas do dry up quickly.
Palmate newts will be active in local bog pools and be keeping to areas where frog tadpoles have hatched.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common.
Borough conservation tasks sometimes take place this month. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in April
 | Waterfowl should continue to stimulate interest at Pepin`s Pond.
Look out for arriving chiffchaffs and blackcaps this month.
Buzzards and tawny owls are occasionally present on site.
Lesser celandines, stitchworts, primroses and bluebells should be flowering now.
Frogs are often present in good numbers. Wood mice can be recorded this month.
Common bats can be observed along the Main Track leading to Poole Lane from the Kinson baths and near Fryer`s Close.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in May
 | Shetland cattle can often be seen grazing areas of the Common known as Poole Lane Heights, Central Bogs and Central Sallows, also other designated regions.
The month of May presents excellent opportunities to observe many species of wild birds as spring advances rapidly towards the Summer.
Listen out in May for the repetitive songs of the chiffchaffs which can be observed in the Central Sallows, especially Gover`s Glade and the Poole Lane Sallows regions of the Common. Also in these regions, will be observed the wonderful blackcaps and their distinctive and beautiful songs will be heard.
Occasionally, whitethroats can be observed around Central Bog and Central Sallows, also in the sloe thickets around Poole Lane Meadows. It`s also worth looking out this month for the willow warbler in Central Sallows.
Mallards, moorhens and several species of wagtails are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond and in Central Bog. The heron often plods over the Common daily.
The Tawny owl can sometimes be heard on still evenings. Buzzards and hawks will find the Common an excellent hunting ground at this time. Buzzards often fly over Central Bog, Great Oaks and Poole Lane Heights at this time of year.
Treecreepers should continue to be present in areas such as Blanchard`s Copse, Central Sallows, Gover`s Glade and Poole Lane Heights. Nuthatches are likely to be observed on the tall oaks when crossing over Great Oaks bridge to reach the Main track leading to Poole Lane.
Both the green and the great spotted woodpeckers will be present this month and will be sure to create much interest during the nesting season. Both species often feature strongly in Great Oaks, Central Sallows and the Main Track not far from the stone seat which has been in place now for at least a decade.
The blossoms of the springtime are well advanced now. Look out for bluebells ,broom, campions, dog & sweet violets, gorse, honeysuckle, plum & the chalk-white flowers of the stitchworts.The distinctive green leaves of wild arums will be observed under hedgerows and in other shaded regions. Tormentil and lousewort should be showing well in Central Bog.
Three species of wild orchid will be well developed on site. With favourable amounts of sun and rain throughout their growing season, June should see many bloom to perfection. Emerging heath spotted and southern marsh orchids are often first recorded on site between February and March each year. Emerging early marsh orchids, although sometimes recorded later than the other two species, always manage to flower during May.
Every year, frogs always appear to spawn well but their tadpoles seem to struggle for survival in the rapidly drying out pools on site. Palmate newts, which are well distributed, also struggle to reproduce in the same difficult conditions.
Secretive roe deer are occasionally seen. Foxes will be active in May and it is sometimes posible to observe and to photograph them during the daytime.
With the warmer and brighter days still to come, it`s worth looking out for other mammals which reside on the Common and this must include the wood mouse. As always, the common rat will continue to be a great survivor!
May sunshine will ensure that the butterflies are stirring. Look out for common and holly blues, commas, orange-tips, peacocks, red admirals, small tortoiseshells and a whole host of others. Soon, the larvae of the peacock and the small tortoiseshell will be appearing on clumps of stinging nettles.
The warmer conditions will certainly stir the damselflies and dragonflies into activity. Good numbers of the large red damselfly are usually recorded at this time of year.
Bats should be active around dusk during the warmer evenings in May. Two species of pipistrelle and the noctule bat can be detected on an evening walk.
Common lizards and slow-worms should show themselves during May and the adder has appeared on the Common at this time of year in the recent past. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in June
 | The month of June presents good opportunities to observe many species of both resident and summer visitors.
Listen out in June for the repetitive songs of the chiffchaffs which can be heard singing from many of the leafy glades around the Common.
The distinctive and beautiful songs of the blackcaps should also feature strongly this month and can often heard near Central Sallows and Gover`s Glade.
Occasionally, whitethroats can be observed near Central Bog and in the sloe thickets around Poole Lane Meadows.
Mallards, moorhens and two species of wagtails are sometimes present around the Pepin`s Pond and Central Bog regions. The heron also slowly plods over the Common on a regular basis. The Kingfisher sometimes visits Pepin`s Pond and the Central Bogs region.
The Tawny owl can often be heard on still evenings at dusk and buzzards and hawks will again find the Common an excellent hunting ground this month. The kestrel should also be present in the Central Bogs and Two Barrow Heath regions during June.
Treecreepers and nuthatches are often observed in the tree-lined areas around Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow.
June should be the highlight of the botanical year and three species of wild orchid should not disappoint. The early marsh will have started to flower earlier, followed by the southern marsh and the heath spotted orchids.
The Kinson Common also has much to offer in other ways botanically. While on a June visit, do look out for buttercups, campions, cow-wheat, heaths and heathers, lousewort, milkworts, speedwells, stitchworts, thistles, tormentil, vetches, willowherbs and woundworts, also a whole host of others. With over 387 botanical records for the Common, observational opportunities are endless.
Lots of froglets can be observed in the wet bogland areas. More mature specimens will be observed as well and there does appear to be good succession for the future.
Foxes will be continue to be very active in June and are sometimes observed around the Poole lane Meadows and Pond Scrub regions, even in the daytime.
With the Summer now in full swing it`s worth looking for mammals which reside on the Common and this must include the wood mouse.
The Kinson Common supports common lizards and slow-worms and there`s every chance of seeing them during a hot spell of weather. The occasional adder is recorded at this time.
Common and Noctule bats will be active this month and the entrance to the Common opposite Durdells Avenue near the lime trees is sometimes a good vantage point to observe them, also around the tree-lined triangular area by the Kinson baths.
There should be ample opportunities to record insects and spiders this month. The Common also supports good populations of damselflies including the banded demoiseselle and the beautiful demoiseselle and dragonflies. The broad-bodied, scarce chaser, golden-ringed and the black-tailed skimmer dragonflies are especially worth looking out for during June.
On warmer and brighter days, do look out for browns, blues, hairstreaks, skippers and an assortment of white species of butterflies. We always say to expect the unexpected and June is the month to be looking out for those very elusive clouded yellows and marbled whites.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in July
 | The month of July presents good opportunities to observe many species of wild birds.
Chiffchaffs can be observed in many areas of the Common. Blackcaps, whitethroats and even the willow warbler are worth looking for.
Kingfishers, mallards, moorhens and two species of wagtails are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond and and in Central Bog. As well as regularly flying over the Common, the heron sometimes visits Pepin`s Pond, probably to look for fish such as sticklebacks which are present in good numbers.
The tawny owl is more often heard than seen and it favours areas such as Central Sallows and Great Oaks. Buzzards and hawks sometimes feature strongly at this time of year and find the Common suits their daily needs. The kestrel can be observed hovering around the Central Bogs and Two Barrow Heath regions.
Treecreepers and nuthatches can be observed on walks through the tree-lined areas of Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow.
With all three species of wild orchids seeding now, the Common still has much to offer by way of botanical interest in July.
On a visit this month, do look out for buttercups, campions, cow-wheat, heaths and heathers, loosestrife, scabious, stitchworts, thistles, tormentil, vetches and willowherbs including rosebay.
Walkers do sometimes report seeing roe deer but these beautiful creatures are very scarce now. Foxes will be active in July and are sometimes observed on sunny days at Glenmeadows, Poole lane Meadows and under the shade of Pond Scrub.
Kinson Common supports common lizards and slow-worms, but not in great numbers, and these can be observed on favourable days.
Common and Noctule bats will be active this month and evening walkers, especially around dusk, will glimpse them as these aerobatic mammals investigate any suitable tree canopy for moths.
There should be ample opportunities to record insects and spiders this month. Occasionally during July, glow-worms can be observed near Gover`s Glade. The Common also supports good populations of damselflies and dragonflies and with around 20 species present in good years, these will add interest to any summer stroll of the Common.
On warmer and brighter days, do look out for browns, blues, hairstreaks, skippers and an assortment of white species of butterflies.
We always say to expect the unexpected and July is the month to be looking out for those very elusive clouded yellows, marbled whites and the silver-washed fritilary. While admiring the heaths and heathers of Two Barrow Heath, be sure to look for graylings which are a nationally scarce butterfly and can reach fair numbers on the Common.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in August
 | The month of August presents many opportunities to observe a good variety of wild birds as the summer will hopefully shine this month!
Listen out in August for the repetitive songs of the chiffchaffs which can be heard singing from many of the leafy glades around the Common. The distinctive and beautiful songs of the blackcaps should also feature strongly.
Mallards and moorhens are often present around Pepin`s Pond and breed in some years.
The Tawny owl can sometimes be heard on still evenings at dusk and buzzards and hawks will continue to find the Common an excellent hunting ground.
Treecreepers and nuthatches are resident on the Common and can sometimes be observed in the tree-lined areas around Gover`s Glade, Dragonfly Hollow and Great Oaks.
The Kinson Common still has much to offer by way of botanical interest in August. On a visit this month, do look out for buttercups, campions, cow-wheat, fleabane, heaths and heathers, loosestrifes, red bartsia, stitchworts, thistles, tormentil, vetches, willowherbs and a whole host of others.
Foxes will be active in August and are sometimes observed around the Poole Lane Meadows and Pond Scrub regions, even in the daytime. As many as four can sometimes be seen together on Poole Lane Meadows at dusk.
With the summer now edging ever closer to its close, it`s worth looking for mammals which reside on the Common. Kinson Common supports common lizards and slow-worms and there`s every chance of seeing them during a hot spell of weather.
Three species of wild bat will be active this month. The north end of Central Bog near Blanchard`s Copse and Poole Lane Meadows are often good venues to observe them at dusk.
There should be ample opportunities to record insects and spiders this month. Crab, raft and wasp spiders are well distributed around the site.
The Common also supports good populations of damselflies and dragonflies and these can be observed close to watery regions.
On warmer and brighter days, do look out for browns, blues, hairstreaks, skippers and an assortment of white species of butterflies.
We always say to expect the unexpected and August is the month to be looking out for those very elusive clouded yellows and marbled whites.
If present on site, grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common.
The annual Kinson Common Community Open Day takes place on Poole Lane Meadows during August. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in September
 | Mallards, moorhens, a heron and grey wagtails are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond. It`s also a good month to watch out for visiting kingfishers.
Chiffchaffs, blackcaps, whitethroats and willow warblers will remain locally until early autumn.
Keep a look out this month for visiting swallows and martins over the meadowland and Central Bog regions.
Heaths and heathers, tormentil, cow-wheat, campions and various forms of willowherbs will add a welcomed dash of colour in autumn.
Ripening blackberries, guelder rose, hawthorn, hazel, reedmace and sloes remind us that this current season is now changing rapidly.
Two species of common and noctule bats will be active and a good place to observe bats at dusk is along the Main Track from Kinson Baths to Poole Lane.
As well as looking for late-flying butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies can also be abundant on the Common at this time of year. Golden-ringed, Common Aeshna, Brown Hawker and even the Southern Hawker may be present.
September should provide good opportunities to observe wasp and raft spiders during the daytime, and perhaps at dusk, owls and even shy deer which have been glimpsed at times.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in October
 | Mallards, moorhens, the heron and grey wagtails are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond. The glorious kingfisher often puts in an appearance this month and can be observed flying around Pepin`s Pond and sitting in the nearby willows.
Chiffchaffs and blackcaps may remain locally until later in the autumn.
Keep a look out this month for any remaining visiting swallows and martins over the meadowland and Central Bog regions. Visiting buzzards,kestrels and sparrowhawk can be observed this month.
Heaths and heathers, campions, fleabane, native golden-rod, tormentil and various forms of willowherbs will add a welcomed dash of colour at this time of year.
The berries of guelder rose, hawthorn and sloes will be remind us that autumn is with us once again. Tall stands of reedmace will be noticeable in areas such as Central Bog or Dragonfly Hollow.
There may still be time to look for hazel nuts, if the squirrels have not eaten them all! Even if disappointed in your searches, look more closely at the branches of the hazel and you will see that the male catkins are already well developed and these are often hanging fully by the Kinson bathsin early January.
Autumn can certainly be a very colourful time in the year and with an abundance of trees and shrubs on the Common, even an occasional walker will not be disappointed. Firm favoutites of ours for changing leaf colours are amelanchiers and silver birches.
Common and and noctule bats may well be active under the right conditions this month and a good place to observe bats at dusk is along the Main Track from Kinson Baths to Poole Lane and around the Poole Lane Meadows region.
As well as looking for late-flying butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies will still be active on brighter days. Golden-ringed, Brown Hawker, Migrant Hawker and even the Southern Hawker are often presemt. During October it may still be possible to observe Emperor and Ruddy Darter activity.
October, if mild, may provide some opportunities to observe spiders and insect species found on site. Reptile activity will be minimal now.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common.
This month should present some ideal conditions to search for emerging mushrooms and toadstools which abound on the Common during the Autumn season.
In our Natural History files for Kinson we have a comprehensive list of flora and fauna to aid you on your visits to the Kinson Common and you are very welcome to download this information. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in November
 | Mallards, moorhens and grey wagtails will still be visiting Pepin`s Pond. As the autumn seasons draws to a close and and the weather really changes, it`s a good time to look out for any visiting herons, kingfishers and teal.
Buzzards should be around the Common during November. As always, angry magpies will barely gave them time to compose themselves. Listen out for the "pew" calls of the buzzard.
It`s a great time in the year to focus once again on sighting common wild birds such as robins and wrens. One might also be fortunate enough to glimpse tiny goldcrests which will linger awhile if one stands perfectly still.
Depending upon the weather conditions elsewhere in this country, late autumn visitors such as redwings and fieldfares do sometimes pass through the Kinson Common at this time of year. Snipe may also "drop in" at dusk this month in Central Bog and have also visited Pepin`s Pond in the past. The tawny owl should be present for a time.
The trees on the Kinson Common are worth viewing as their leaves rapidly change colour before falling in droves. Perhaps the most spectacular are the highly colourful leaves of the amelanchier which quickly succumb to the first heavier winds in autumn. A beech tree near the junction where two streams meet above the Kinson waterfall also puts on a wonderful show at this time.
Interspersed among the dry and wet heathlands will be the remaining pockets of flowering gorses and heaths. A few hawkweeds, scabious and tormentil carpets will also add a final touch of magical colours to a fast fading mellow landscape.
Some remaining fruits of the guelder rose, hawthorn and sloe may also be observed. Ripe holly berries are also coming into their own at this time of year, especially so along the Main Track from the Kinson baths where there is a fine stand.
There may be some bat activity this month. Iif the weather remains milder, a good place to observe bats at dusk is along the Main Track from Kinson baths to Poole Lane, also near Glenmeadows and around Poole Lane Meadows.
On brighter and warmer days, butterflies such as the red admiral and speckled wood may occasionally be observed, also any remaining dragonflies which have not yet succombed to the colder conditions. A few ruddy darters may be present.
As dusk comes earlier now, shy deer may perhaps be glimpsed and tawny owls be heard? Certainly now, after dusk, Winter moths will begin to emerge and settle on posts, tree stumps and leaf litter in the southern section of the Common and be attracted to walkers` torch lights.
Urban foxes are well distributed on the Common, congregating in good numbers sometimes around the Poole Lane Meadows region.
Urban cats also find the Common a good hunting ground for mice.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common.
Conservation tasks are carried out by Borough officers and volunteers. Essential work in the Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow regions of the Common is very beneficial to wild orchids.
This month should also provide more opportunities to dust off the fungi books and to go out and to enjoy the wonderful world of mushrooms and toadstools to be found on the Kinson Common. 60+ species have been recorded here in recent years.
Should walkers experience signs of Pepin`s Pond being at very high overflowing levels during periods of heavy rainfall during November, please inform Borough officers on 535140 or leave a message on the same number if the office is busy.
Recent winter floods were very severe in the lower valley and many orchids were lost due to prolonged flooding. It would be great if the local community could monitor this area closely and insist that something is eventually done to ensure that future generations will be able to continue enjoying the impressive June flowering period of upper and lower valley orchids. |
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Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in December
 | Kinson Common now displays an air of mellowness and during the winter, a hint of the ancient will return to this encircled urban gem.
Mallards, moorhens, two species of wagtails and water rail are sometimes present at Pepin`s Pond. As December deepens and the winter comes a calling, it is worth looking here for visiting kingfishers and teal, especially when the nearby River Stour is in spate.
Some blackcaps may overwinter locally. Redwings and fieldfares should be present on the Kinson Common. This time in the year presents good opportunities to record both resident and visiting birds and binoculars are a must now.
At this time, if the conditions are right, small numbers of common snipe, may "drop-in" at Central Bog for a brief period before swiftly moving on again to other quarters.
Tawny owl activity should continue this month.In the wetter areas, unmistakeable tall stands of brown-headed reedmace will be observed around the site. At the approach of winter, especially when the heavier winds blow, masses of their seeds will drift in light clouds to other corners of the Common.
Despite the weather not always being predictable at this time,it is still worth looking for any remaining wild fruits in the hedgerows. These provide essential provisions for migrant and resident birds.
Christmas also brings sharply into focus the holly and the ivy which abounds on the Common. No doubt, once found, a few sprigs will adorn some Kinson homes this year?
During December some species of moths will be active and this might encourage our nocturnal mammals to feed?
Other insect activity will be minimal this month and even the red admirals which often fly until late November will have now retired until the next springtime stirs them.
Evidence of deer activity can occasionally be observed. Foxes will be active in December. A number will be frequently observed around the Poole lane Meadows and Pond Scrub regions.
Amongst the leaf litter and in frost free pockets, some wild fungi may still be found this month.
If present on site,grazing cattle can be observed in designated regions of the Common. |
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Kinson Common - land uses before 1800
 | We are often asked how the Kinson Common was used in centuries gone by.
This graph clearly shows the land was mainly agricultural in nature and how it was farmed. |
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Kinson Common - later land uses
 | | This graph shows Kinson land usage in the 1840`s when farmed by Charles Spencer and Thomas Williams. |
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Kinson Common - present day uses
 | | This graph gives an indication of the activities and uses which take place on the Kinson Common today. |
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Kinson Common Research 2005
 | Kinson Common Research 2005
In an effort to keep up to date with local research, we have reviewed information which we put together in the last few years. Much of the data collected in the past 25 years has also been rechecked.
In view of their age, many copies of documents obtained from the Public Records Office were not distinct or easily readable. This is certainly true of certain maps, Tithe Map translations and the Canford Award schedule(s) we have.
Once, we often strained our eyes for hours using umpteen lenses to read small and very indistinct writing. Now, in the digital age, small cameras no bigger than one`s palm can photograph and allow decent blow-ups of most subject matters in seconds!
Historians and researchers will often look at events in history and each will have their own view upon them. However, a good camera never lies and in our case, revealed that the word we understood to be Ridgak, written by a busy and hurrying writer two centuries ago, can, when highly magnified read as Redgate.
Having checked other sources we now are pleased to use the word Redgate. In our maps section we have altered some maps to show both names.
Having got out our research work, we have also now drawn the Canford Estate Map for the area which is now known as the Kinson Common. This dates to just after the time when smuggler Trotman died and just before Isaac Gulliver started to acquire vast areas of property and land in the Kinson area.
Although the drawing of the Kinson Tithe Map of 1839 previously allowed us to work out the layouts and sizes of old field systems, there appeared to be many more questions about other boundaries which could not then be accounted for.
We believe that our latest maps of the Kinson Common area show the truer extent of all boundaries and old field systems that originally existed. Before 1800, there appeared to be more areas of accountable land. By 1839, it can be clearly noted that in many cases, smaller areas of land were combined together to form one larger parcel.
Our featured photograph gives an indication of difficulties which researchers sometimes have. Entry 330 of the Canford Award appears to show the word Ridgak and 332 shows that the same word can be clearly interpreted as Redgate. Other field names are also being updated.
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Canford Estate - Kinson Common (1)
 | | This map shows many of the Canford Estate references for the areas once near or close to the present day Kinson Common. These numbers or references are not identical to the later Tithe Map of Kinson (1839). |
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Canford Estate - Kinson Common (2)
 | | This map shows the agricultural uses each parcel of land was put to over 236 years ago. |
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Canford Estate - Kinson Common (3)
 | | This map shows the original acreages of fields over two centuries ago. |
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Canford Estate - Kinson Common (4)
 | This map shows many of the original field names in use over two centuries ago. The road on the right hand side of our map is now known as Kinson Road. On the Canford Estate map it was then clearly marked as Poole Lane!
Reference 312 informs us that this was Kinson Lane Close, suggesting that from 312 - 183 was originally Kinson Lane and not Poole Lane as we know it today? |
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Kinson Common Grazing Map
 | Grazing of Shetland cattle began on the Kinson Common during November of 2005.This breed left the Common on the 8th December 2011. 3 British White cattle were introduced to the site on the 31st May 2012.
Members of the public will continue to enjoy, as they do now, full access to all areas of the Kinson Common.
Our Kinson Common Grazing map shows the actual extent of the original grazing area when cattle were first introduced to the Kinson Common. (The original grazing is marked green in compartments 3, 4 & 6.) Also shown, are the modern names for the Kinson Common.
These are:
1. Great Oaks
2. Two Barrow Heath
3. Central Bog*
4. Central Sallows
5. Poole Lane Sallows
6. Poole Lane Heights*
7. Poole Lane Meadows
8. Blanchard`s copse
9. Pond Scrub
10.Glenmeadows
11.Dragonfly Hollow & Gover`s Glade
12.Pepin`s Pond
* Original main grazing areas + an area of Central Sallows.
Changes took place on site from February 2009 and the grazing regime was extended to the north, the sensitive heartland of the Common`s wild orchids. Between 2010 - 2011, cattle also grazed in Central Bog, Dragonfly Hollow, Gover`s Glade, Poole Lane Heights, Poole Lane Meadows and Two Barrow Heath. |
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New Moth record for the Kinson Common in 2006
 | | Burnet Companion (Ectypa glyphica). A day-flying moth, photographed on the 29th May, 2006. |
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Returning to the Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve in 2006
 | | Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva). Female photographed on the 29th May, 2006. |
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New Dragonfly record for the Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve
 | Black-tailed Skimmer (female). Orthetrum cancellatum. Recorded and photographed by Mr. R. D. Haskell on the 4th June, 2006. Verified by the Bournemouth Countryside Service.
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More new discoveries on the Kinson Common in 2006
 | One of the most remarkable has to be this male, perfectly conditioned, silver-washed fritillary, we photographed and recorded on the 11th July, 2006, during the annual Orchid Survey on the Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve.
This recording, together with others we made,which include the beautiful demoiselle and the white-legged damselfly, were all verified by the Borough`s Countryside officers as new and official records for the site.
We also warmly congratulate the Dorset Bat Group on their official discovery of the soprano pipistrelle bat during July of 2006.
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Kinson Common Research in 2006
 | Historical background information about Central Bog originally Long Moor
This small section is added as a way of stimulating further debate on how the wet bog land on the present Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve may have been managed centuries ago. Such a debate was brought about by the generally lower water table in 2006 and its possible future longer term effects upon this important area of the Kinson Common, especially in relationship to orchids and pale butterworts.
Background information
A careful check of an early map of Kinson (Kingston) dating to the 1800`s and earlier, reveals the presence of the Millhams stream and the Kinson stream.
The original course of the Kinson stream shows a down valley flow from Brook Road to Barn Close* (building marked) and it appears to cross through/under Kinson Road and its course continued on a line parallel to nearby Duke`s coppice (Cuckoo woods) also shown on the early map. (* edge of modern Fryer`s Close.)
This early map (featured in our story) also shows a complete void regarding any evidence of a side-stream running through the bog-land from Poole Lane.
Over a long period of time, the course of the "main" Kinson stream may have been re-aligned. In modern times, its course was slightly altered in the 1970`s during the creation of Dragonfly Hollow and Pepin`s Pond, to its present status. This does raise many questions about who undertook the original work and especially when did the Poole Lane side-stream come into being?
As the land was originally a part of the Canford Estate, it is likely that in the 19th century and before, the "main stream " which runs through the Common was regularly maintained by a variety of tenant farmers and estate workers of Howe Farm. It is probable that the course of this same stream at its lower end by modern day Kinson School was altered at some point to facilitate its flow under the Kinson Bunny (Kinson Library area) and its route followed the course of Millhams Road to where it originally flowed underground* through Kinson churchyard and into Millhams stream. Engineers later re-aligned its lower flow and it now enters the Millhams stream at its exit point from a field once known as Church meadow. (*Old Kinson church records also mention the creation of a tunnel.)
History of the side-stream
The surviving original tithe boundaries on the Kinson Common are mostly intact and from these one can accurately determine the original tracts of land/fields and their names. Also, they all fully correspond with the Canford Award of 1805.
There is no doubt that the Poole Lane side-stream was originally no more than a nondescript shallow ditch or hollow or indeed a fissure into which water from both sides of Long Moor slowly dripped or trickled. The surviving tithe boundaries on both sides of the dipped bogland we now call Central Bog, are sufficiently high enough to support the view that this part of the valley was once flooded naturally and their main purpose was as a flood levee. On either side (still surviving) are also traces of ditches. Into these ditches, water from Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath still flow today.
During the winter, the area remained flooded. When the weather improved and water levels diminished, cattle were let out annually, over a very long time span, to pasture on this ancient landscape which indeed is described as pasture in old documents.
This submission can be fully supported by stating that from the 1780`s, maybe even 30 years earlier, there is a direct and continuous link between inn keeping at the Dolphin Inn, also farming and cattle grazing on the Kinson Common until around the 1870`s. The facts are these: John Potter, innkeeper, farmer and smuggler dies. His daughter Mary marries George Williams and Thomas arrives on the scene in 1801. George Williams dies and Mary re-marries to Thomas Spencer in 1804. Traditional farming interests continue and Charles Spencer is born in 1806.
As half-brothers, Thomas Williams and Charles Spencer are linked inseparably from infancy and throughout manhood with Howe Farm now Kinson Common. Charles is always recorded as an Innkeeper and Cattle dealer and Thomas Williams as a farmer. Even in 1861, Thomas Williams farms 150 acres (most of it Kinson Common) and employs 5 men and 2 boys.
Certain areas on the sides of the bogland appear to be flattened out. The reason for this may have been caused by long forgotten past grazing activities. Perhaps in the Canford Estate archives there may be some records about the tenant-farmers and their activities on site?
It is likely that regular maintenance of the ditch, and the digging out to keep it clear led to the earliest beginnings and the eventual creation of the Poole side-stream as we know it today? Being an arable farm as well, there may well have been demands to take water for other essential needs in this region of the Common? Also, with more water draining away from the bogland, perhaps this was the start of the original drying out process and the ancient flood levee system gradually fell into disuse?
Although there is good evidence of allotments and some farming activities in the mid to late 19th century, the overall use of the entire Kinson Common as a unified farming unit probably began to peter out not long after 1900? Since the 1930`s when Viscount Wimborne gave open space as a gift to the Borough of Bournemouth, much of the bogland and surrounding area habitats altered rapidly before Management schemes as we know them today came into being.
Another significant issue was the rapid growth of the population of South Kinson after the Second World War and the laying of sewer lines under Central Bog to accommodate their needs. After the completion of the labour intensive pipe-laying, the surrounding landscape and stream banks were levelled out and made good again to obliterate all signs of human disturbance? Perhaps this important scheme also allowed more surface water to drain away more readily into the side-stream?
We fully support all proposals which would assist the longer term management and continuity of the bogland and the future safeguarding of all its unique flora and fauna.
During the Winter of 2007, appropriate measures will be put in place which will allow water to percolate through the bogland system in an effort to reverse the present drying out process. This work is being carried out by Countryside and Parks Operations staff. |
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Charminster Scholarship winners of 1946
 | During an evening walk on Kinson Common with friends in 2007, we were presented with this photograph by Mrs. Phyllis Kerley (nee Leech) which shows the 1946 scholarship winners of Charminster school with Headteacher Mr. Legg and class teacher Miss Bowe.
In the back row, far right,is a very youthful Cecil Pepin (standing by Miss Bowe) who 30 years ago started the conservation ball rolling in Kinson and gave valuable assistance in the setting up of the original Kinson Common Management Group who managed the site under licence and had trustees.
If memory serves us correctly, the entire budget for a year was £5 and this was solely used for photocopying and postage during the time that Mr. Eddie Hunt was Bournemouth`s Borough Parks and Leisure Director and Mr. Roger Macmillan was his deputy.
In the front row, far left, is a very young Phyllis who has never changed a bit over the years!
Mrs. Kerley has also put names to many of the other pupils featured in this photograph as follows:-
Front row: Phyliss Leech, Lucille Watts, Molly Hopkins, Elizabeth Tetley, Jeanne Husling, Pat Standed, Barbara Upshal and Valerie Puttinger.
Back row: ?, Ivor ?, George White, ?, Basil Stocker, ?, Ronald Stone and Cecil Pepin. |
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Kinson Common GPS Map
 | We are happy to publish the following information and whether you have just a few moments or several hours to spare, we hope that you will enjoy your visits and walks on Kinson Common. It`s a great walking area for Kinson residents and visitors to Kinson to enjoy in all seasons and every day of the year.
Key to Kinson Common GPS Map
1. Boardwalk SZ06846 96130
2. Bowl Barrow SZ06783 95967
3. Dragonfly Hollow SZ06884 96206
4. Entrance SZ07020 95780
5. Entrance SZ06679 96255
6. Entrance SZ06895 96152
7. Fallen Oaks SZ06905 96011
8. Gover`s Glade SZ06864 96212
9. Gover`s Glade Seat SZ06849 96160
10. Great Oaks bridge SZ06924 95970
11. Stone SZ06579 95947
12. Jubilee Walkway SZ06548 95950
13. Noticeboard SZ06684 96251
14. Millennium Steps SZ06886 96152
15. Pepin`s Pond SZ06880 96310
16. Playarea SZ06679 96246
17. Saucer Barrow SZ 06635 95920
18. Gate SZ06577 96035
19. Stone Seat SZ06821 95985
20. Gate SZ06429 95982
21. Waterfall SZ06811 96108
22. Seat SZ06637 95956
23. Seat SZ06643 96212
24. Seat SZ06730 96279
25. Gate SZ06582 96006
26. Gate SZ06786 96115
27. Gate SZ06642 96088
28. Gate SZ06678 96081
29. Track SZ06775 96264
30. Entrance SZ06582 96132
31. Gate SZ07013 96333
Kinson Common navigational aids in metres
From 2 to 5 = 307m.
From 2 to 15 = 356m.
From 2 to 17 = 155m.
From 2 to 19 = 42.2m.
From 2 to 31 = 433m.
From 4 to 5 = 585m.
From 4 to 20 = 624m. 684m using waypoints.
From 4 to 21 = 390m.
From 4 to 31 = 554m. 696m using waypoints.
From 5 to 17 = 338m.
From 5 to 21 = 197m.
From 5 to 31 = 342m.
From 6 to 21 = 95.2m.
From 15 to 17 = 460m.
From 15 to 21 = 213m.
From 17 to 22 = 35.8m.
From 17 to 31 = 560m.
From 20 to 21 = 402m.
From 20 to 31 = 681m.
From 25 to 26 = 231m.
From 28 to 29 = 207m.
Additional information:-
Bowl Barrow to Saucer Barrow = 155m.
The Jubilee Walkway extends to 59.6m.
The Millennium Steps extend 14m.
The Poole Lane side-stream extends 418m.
The Main stream from Kinson Baths to the Kinson School culvert = 654m. 773m using waypoints.
Named areas expressed as a percentage of the Kinson Common:-
1. Two Barrow Heath = 13.03%
2. Glenmeadows = 10.80%
3. Poole Lane Heights = 10.58%
4. Poole Lane Meadows = 10.25%
5. Central Bog = 10.25%
6. Pond Scrub = 9.54%
7. Central Sallows = 7.63%
8. Great Oaks = 7.52%
9. Poole Lane Sallows = 6.98%
10.Blanchard`s Copse = 6.11%
11.Dragonfly Hollow = 3.11%
12. Gover`s Glade = 2.78%
13. Pepin`s Pond = 1.42%
Total =100.00% |
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British white cattle grazing on the Kinson Common in 2013
 | Our featured photograph was taken on the 26th January 2013 at Poole Lane Meadows. 3 of this breed arrived on the Common on the 31st May 2012 and until recently, two were present on the Common.
Changes took place on site from February 2009 and the grazing regime was extended to the north, the sensitive heartland of the Common`s wild orchids.
In 2010, cattle also grazed in Central Bog, Dragonfly Hollow, Gover`s Glade, Poole Lane Heights, Poole Lane Meadows and Two Barrow Heath. Shetland cattle left the Common on the 8th December 2011.
200 years ago, present day Kinson Common would have been known as Howe Farm with the tenants living at the Dolphin Inn now known as Gulliver`s Tavern. Latest researches also reveal interesting information about those far off days.
Animal values then (of those connected with the Kinson Common) were as follows: cow £3, heifer £3.50, sow £2.20, small pig £1 and sheep 37.5p each. Horses (mares) used around Howe Farm were valued (depending upon age) at between £7-£8. Colts were valued at c£2.63 and probably an old horse, as low as £1!
Some of the more recent and earlier changes over a long time period reduced the acreage of what was Howe Farm from over 100 acres to around the present day acreage of 40, a 60% reduction overall from when it was originally an economically sustainable arable farming unit.
Over 200 years ago, home grown and stored commodities were worth as follows: barley £15, hay £5, oats £4.20, peas £2 and wheat £14. Barley stored in a granary was valued at £11.25. The figures quoted form part of a property and contents inventory worth over £500 and excludes land values associated with the acreage of the Kinson Common which was owned by and rented from the Canford Estate at £60 per annum.
Comprehensive and updated records of the Kinson Common are also featured in our Natural History files section and you are welcome to download this information too for your own personal enjoyment. |
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A Year on Old Kinson Common in 1993
Kinson Common in 1993
Our Kinson Common month-by-month extracted nature recordings of 20 years ago.
The following information should be compared with the recordings made on the Common during 2013.
Kinson Common 1993
JANUARY
1st
Gorse in flower.
Absence of snipe and ducks.
3rd
Pond half frozen over.
Boys throwing stones to break ice near inlet from Glenmeadows.
4th to 8th
Visit of NRA. Degreaser samples taken.
Conservation work at Great Oaks (Buttermead).
Only two moorhens and no ducks at the Pond.
Rabbit on School field.
Magpies gathering twigs and taking them to old nest site between Poole Lane Heights/Meadows.
Mauve, blue and yellow crocuses flowering in a garden near the Common.
11th
Kingfisher at the Pond.
16th
Rabbit on School field, active around trees on the bund.
18th
Frogs spawn found in Central Bog.
Swallow observed at the Ensbury Sewage works.
Parks officers tidying Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow.
Cherry plum starting to flower near Kinson baths.
Willows with white buds near Central Bog and Central Sallows.
Common very wet and muddy everywhere.
Poole Lane Meadows waterlogged.
25th
1 snipe at the Pond and visiting Dragonfly Hollow.
27th
Degreaser at Waterfall at about 2:00 pm.
3men + 1 lorry: litter pick throughout the Common.
28th
Treecreeper observed by Great Oaks bridge.
29th
Grey wagtail at the Pond, also present at the stream-side by Kinson baths.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during January 1993
Blackbird
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Collared dove
Dunnock
Fieldfare
Goldfinch
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Great spotted woodpecker
Great tit
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Jackdaw (flock)
Jay
Kestrel
Kingfisher
Linnet
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Pied wagtail
Redwing
Robin
Song thrush
Snipe
Starling
Treecreeper
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
FEBRUARY
1st
Good quantity of Frogs spawn in Pond, none in Dragonfly Hollow.
Recent flood water entering Dragonfly Hollow via stream dam.
4 Cherry plums flowering at Great Oaks/ Kinson baths.
5 Palmate newts observed below Pond bridge.Large numbers of Black-headed gulls on the School field.
2nd
2 Mallards on the Pond am.
Pair of Tawny owls present in Pond Scrub at 9:00 pm.
7th
Robin singing at midnight and into the early hours near the Common.
9th
Magpies taking sticks into a lower nest in an oak tree by Poole Lane Meadows.
10th
Sewage noted in the side-stream and at the waterfall.
Cuckoo pint leaves showing by pathway at Great Oaks.
8+ Pied wagtails in the Infants playground at Kinson School,4:00 pm.
12th
Mallards + moorhens at the Pond.
Pair of Mute Swans flew over Poole Lane Heights at 10:00 am.
Lorry carrying a load of gravel for pathway work became stuck when entering the Common by the Fryer close entrance.
14th
Sewage in the stream causing problems at the waterfall.
15th
7 Lesser celandines flowering at Pond Scrub.
Up to 3 pairs of Mallards visiting the Pond.
18th
Overwintering Blackcap present on the Common.
19th to 20th
Fire in Central Bog at eastern end.
Burnt out car on site.
Fieldfares in oaks by Pond late afternoon.
21st
Fire in Central Bog at the western end, also by pathway at Two Barrow Heath.
22nd
Male Pheasant observed at Glenmeadows.
23rd
Side-stream bed covered in sludge and pollution problems getting worse.
26th
Gravel laid to raise path near Pond bridge.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during February 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Collared dove
Dunnock
Fieldfare
Goldfinch
Great spotted woodpecker
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Mute Swan
Pheasant
Pied wagtail
Redwing
Robin
Rook
Song thrush
Starling
Tawny owl
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
MARCH
5th to 6th
Fires at Two Barrow Heath, Central Sallows, Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Sallows.
Councillor Ron Whittaker helped writer put out one fire.
Male Pheasant observed at Pond Scrub.
7th
Boys with a Red Honda 50 on Two Barrow Heath.
Completion of gravel track work by Parks officers.
9th to 10th
Side-stream pollution still causing problems.
11th
Foam and pollution at the waterfall at 8:00 pm.
12th
More pollution seen on the Common at 5:00 pm.
13th
Peacock butterfly on dried grass in Central Bog.
Peacock and Brimstone observed at Pond Scrub and on School field.
80+ Lesser celandines flowering at Pond Scrub.
14th
Hedge parsley in flower at Great Oaks.
Chiffchaff heard and seen at Pond Scrub.
Small Tortoiseshell and Brimstone (m) seen in the morning at Pond Scrub.
15th
Peacock butterfly observed in Central Bog.
Side-stream and waterfall region very dirty.
Stitchwort flowering near the Pond, also elderberry and bramble in bud.
Comma and Small Tortoiseshell flying around Pond Scrub.
Brimstone and Peacock butterflies also observed in other regions of the Common.
Chiffchaff in song around Pond Scrub and Central Sallows.
Kestrel hovering over Central Bog.
15th to 16th
Signs of foam at the side-stream and stream bed covered in sludge.
Pollution problems also at Polle Lane inlet pipe.
Chiffchaff heard in song by the Pond.
2 species of Bumble bee active around the Common.
Wild bees active in an oak tree by Two Barrow Heath.
17th
Kestrel hovering over Central Bog.
19th
Crane brought to the Pond on a low-loader.
Amelanchier in bud, also oaks , sycamores and hawthorns.
Blackthorn flowering by Fryer`s Close entrance.
23rd
Completion of the Pond Dredge.
24th
Pollution in the stream and the NRA taking samples.
25th
Long-tailed tits nest found in a gorse bush by the Pond.
White dead-nettle in flower at Great Oaks.
28th
Small working party on site to create two new bog pools in Central Bog.
30th
Bluebells and Grape Hyacinths in flower at Poole Lane Heights.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during March 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Cormorant
Dunnock
Fieldfare
Goldcrest
Goldfinch
Great spotted woodpecker
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Kestrel
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Pheasant
Pied wagtail
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Treecreeper
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
APRIL
3rd
Youths seen with a gun on the Common.
Sewer cover taken off (illegally) on the footpath from waterfall to Pond. Replaced.
5th
Starlings feeding young at a tree nest site by Great Oaks bridge.
Pond high and dirty.
School field flooded + play pits.
Amelanchier in flower by Pond Scrub.
7th
2 Herons observed flying low over the two fallen oaks at Great Oaks at 10:00 am.
8th
2 Grey lag geese observed flying over the Pond.
9th
2 Mute swans observed flying together over the Great Oaks region of the Common.
Common dog violets flowering at the waterfall.
10th
Fire at Two Barrow Heath.
Central Bog burned in regions where early marsh and heath spotted orchids grow.
White foam and grey liquid at the waterfall at 9:00 pm.
13th
Side-stream had strong smell of spirit.
14th
Whitethroat activity observed at Central Bog/ Two Barrow Heath am.
16th
Pollution in both streams.
Wren`s nest observed in Pond Scrub.
Brimstone and Peacock butterflies observed on the Common.
Kestrel hovering over Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights regions at 8:00 pm.
17th
3 youths shooting in Blanchard`s Copse bewteen 4:15 and 4:30 pm.
19th
Sewage pollution and foam in the stream. Continued to 22nd.
20th
Speckled wood butterfly activity in Pond Scrub.
21st
1st Swallow of the year observed over the School and Common.
23rd
Bat activity noted on the Common.
24th
Tawny owl heard calling on the Common at 9:00 pm.
25th
3 Heath spotted orchids with well developed leaves observed near the waterfall.
Pollution still in the stream.
Whitethroats and Blackcaps seen and heard on a regular basis.
Common dog violets generally in flower around the Common.
27th to 28th
Swifts observed flying over Glenmeadows and Fryers Close.
Heath milkwort, pale butterwort, lousewort and tormentil found in the bogland.
Large Red damselfly activity by Glenmeadows, the Pond and near Fryers Close.
Marsh orchids leaves now showing in the bogland.
30th
Common lizard observed at Pond Scrub.
Slow worms observed in the Central Bogs region of the Common.
Recent fires noted on both sides of Central Bog.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during April 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Black-headed gull
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Greylag goose
Grey wagtail
Great spotted woodpecker
Heron
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Kestrel
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Mute swan
Pied wagtail
Robin
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swallow
Swift
Tawny owl
Whitethroat
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
MAY
1st
Rabbit with young on the School field.
2nd
Bluebells, Dandelions, Ground ivy, Pignut and Stitchwort flowering on the Common
3rd
Report of Newts being collected and taken from the Common.
4th
Sparrowhawk patrolling around Poole Lane Meadows.
Green-veined White, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing.
Fire put out in a few minutes on Two Barrow Heath.
5th
Guelder Rose in flower on site.
Large Red damselflies generally observed.
Wild bees active near nest site on Two Barrow Heath.
Bullfinch (pair) observed at Glenmeadows.
17 Southern Marsh orchids observed in Dragonfly Hollow.
Orange-tip butterflies observed at Dragonfly Hollow and Pond Scrub.
6th to 8th
Lady`s Smocks flowering in Dragonfly Hollow.
Brimstone butterfly observed.
Pollution at the waterfall.
9th to 13th
Pollution regularly seen at the waterfall.
Rubbish in the stream at Poole Lane Sallows.
Brimstone, Green-veined White, Orange-tip, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood butterflies recorded.
Bluebells, Common Sorrel,Common Vetch, Figwort, Foxglove,Garlic Mustard, Germander Speedwell, Greater Stitchwort and Tormentil recorded.
14th to 15th
Pollution at the waterfall. Fine on 15th.
17th
Common Bat activity at c9:00 pm.
18th
Walk from Kinson Baths to Kinson Pond and return with Kingleigh Infants School. 9:30 to 11:00 am.
2 men shooting pigeons in Great Oaks on the same morning.
Common Blue damselflies observed at the waterfall.
19th
Orange-tip, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies recorded in Dragonfly Hollow.
Mute Swan observed flying low over Poole Lane Meadows in the morning.
1 Early Marsh orchid flowering in Central Bog.
21 Southern Marsh orchid plants found in Dragonfly Hollow.
20th
Julian Haskell found a Small Tortoiseshell colony on nettles between Glenmeadows and Fryers Close.
21st
Swallow observed flying over Pond Scrub am.
23rd
Southern Marsh plants found in Dragonfly Hollow on the 19th, now gone.
Fire noted on site.
Damaged gate near Glenmeadows repaired.
24th
Brimstone,Large White, Orange-tip, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on the Common.
25th
21 Early Marsh orchids flowering in Central Bog counted with Luke Haskell.
Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Sundews also flowering in the same location.
Orange-tip and Speckled Wood butterflies observed.
Signs found of caterpillars eating alder buckthorn leaves in Central Bog.
26th
Pair of Treecreepers observed by Great Oaks bridge am.
27th to 28th
Moorhen with 2 chicks at the Pond pm.
Tree creepers observed again between Great Oaks and Central Sallows.
31st
23 Heath Spotted orchids counted in Central Bog by Rodney & Julian Haskell.
Rabbit observed by the Pond bridge.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during May 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Collared dove
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House martin
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Kestrel
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle Thrush
Moorhen
Mute swan
Pied wagtail
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swallow
Swift
Treecreeper
Whitethroat
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
JUNE
6th
Common Lizard activity on Two Barrow Heath
Heather in bloom in the same region.
Evening pollution at the waterfall.
Palmate Newts observed at the Pond.
7th
Honeysuckle in flower generally and two ladies seen carrying a lot!
8th
11 Pale butterworts flowering in Central Bog.
9th
Report from Cilla Cox of men shooting on the Common.
2 Large Skipper butterflies in courtship flight on Poole Lane Meadows.
Glow-worm observed by Glenmeadows between 10:15 - 10:30 pm.
10th
1 Moorhen chick observed on the Pond.
11th
Rabbit observed on the School field.
Stream pollution still present at times.
56 Heath spotted orchids counted near the waterfall by Rod & Jackie Haskell
2 Heath Spotted orchids and 82 Southern Marsh orchids in Dragonfly Hollow counted by the same recorders.
93 Heath Spotted orchids counted in Central Bog by the same recorders.
Keeled Orthetrum dragonfly observed in Central Bog.
Bog Asphodels flowering in Central Bog.
14th June
Burnt-out Ford by gate at Poole Lane Meadows.
6 Peacock colonies found at Poole Lane Sallows.
Californian Poppy and Lilac in flower on Poole Lane Meadows.
15th
1 Peacock colony recorded at Great Oaks.
Green Hairstreak, 1st record of 1993, found on Two Barrow Heath by Jackie Haskell.
Butterwort in flower in Central Bog.
Kinson School project, looking at water creatures including newts.
16th
Family of 4 Spotted Flycatchers observed at Stream crossing place to Poole Lane Heights.
17th
Moorhen and Emperor dragonfly activity at the Pond.
2 Peacock and 1 Small Tortoiseshell colony found at Great Oaks.
Green Hairstreak chasing a Red Admiral by a pathway at Poole Lane Heights.
Council task force undertaking fire break work on site.
18th
Wet day and stream discoloured by sand pm.
19th
1st recording of Meadow Brown butterfly on site in 1993.
23rd
Residents meeting with Mr Stuart Clarke and Mr Paul Pitkin to look at Kinson Common.
Visit by NRA to test water quality of the stream.
25th
2 dogs swam in the Pond prior to Kinson School children commencing Pond dipping.
Mr Rodney Haskell assisted with the project and newts were found in a nearby spoil heap.
Glow-worm observed late evening at Glenmeadows.
26th
Purple Haistreak butterflies observed at Pond Scrub.
Tree damage by waterfall and Blanchard`s cross-over point.
27th
3 boys on a motor cycle at Glenmeadows.
Comma and Meadow Brown butterflies observed at Glenmeadows.
Wild birds observed on the Common during June 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Collared dove
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Cormorant
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Greenfinch
Great tit
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House martin
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Pied wagtail
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Spotted flycatcher
Starling
Swift
Whitethroat
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
JULY
1st
Freshly emerged specimens of Small Tortoiseshell and Red Admiral at Fyer`s.
Tree damage by waterfall.
Laege quantity of white foam at waterfall at 10:00 pm.
2nd
Boys riding Honda 70 around the Common am. Residents annoyed.
3rd
Cockroach swarm on Poole Lane Meadows 9:00 pm.
3 Mallards on Pond, one chased by a rat.
4th
More tree damage by waterfall.
Comma, Large Skipper,Meadow Brown,Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral,Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies recorded.
5th
Vandalism to gates near Fryer Close.
6th
Small Heath butterfly recorded on Poole Lane Heights.
Slow-worm recorded on site.
7th
More tree damage, especially willows near where two streams meet.
5 Purple Hairstreak butterflies recorded on oaks, am.
30 Purple Hairstreaks recorded on oaks, with Luke Haskell, 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
8th
Very bad pollution at the Pond.
Butterfly conservation task.
Pond trough cleared out today.
9th
Rainy day. Large quantity of foam at waterfall at 3:00 pm.
10th
Large quantity of high white foam at the waterfall which stretched down to the dead oak in the stream.
Greater Knapweed and Field Scabios flowering in the grassland by Pond Scrub.
11th
1st Grayling butterfly recorded at Poole Lane Heights.
1st Hedge Brown butterfly seen by Glenmeadows.
12th
Stream bubbly by waterfall.
Tractor trimming grass by Fryer`s/ Glenmeadows.
13th
3 Mallards (f), Moorhen + 2 chicks at the Pond.
14th
Field Scabious in good condition. Greater Knapweed plants very small this year.
15th
at 5:00 pm stream level rose dramatically, bringing down oil and chemicals from Poole Lane.
16th
Rowan berries noticeable in Blanchard`s Copse.
11+ Pale butterworts flowering in Central Bog.
68 Peacock butterflies released into wild late afternoon by School field.
17th to 18th
Comma observed at lower Glenmeadows.
Bees active in oak at Two Barrow Heath.
1 Kingfisher at Pond, 10:30 am.
Common bats active around Pond oaks at 10:00 pm.
Grey Wagtail at waterfall.
19th
5 Grey Wagtails by the Pond late afternoon, also ducks and moorhens.
20th
Kinson Baths inlet, edges grey with slight trace of liquid colouring the water.
21st
Annual Inspection of the Common.
Nuthatches seen on large oak by Pond.
Holly Blue, 1st summer record, on bramble near Pond.
20 Peacock butterflies released on the School field.
22nd
Stream ok at 4:00 pm & 10:15 pm.
23rd
Grayling, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown & Speckled Wood butterflies observed.
24th
Very wet day. Lots of foam at the waterfall, 9:30 pm.
25th
Stream discoloured at waterfall at 6:00 pm.
Butterflies observed included: Hedge Brown,Large White, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak,Small White and Speckled Wood.
26th
Heavy shower am.
Blackberries picked for first traditional pie of the season!
27th
Stream bubbly at 7:35 pm, grey-green liquid at the waterfall from the side-stream.
2 Grey Wagtails and one female Mallard on the Pond, eve.
28th
Trimming back of the pathway near Paget Road.
Evidence of fresh motor cycle tracks at the waterfall.
29th
Foam at waterfall, am.
Motor cycle ridden over Two Barrow Heath at 5:00 pm.
30th to 31st
Sparrowhawk visiting Poole Lane Meadows,
Butterflies recorded: Grayling, Hedge Brown, Large Skipper,Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood.
Fires. Report of 2 small fires elsewhere on the Common.
Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during July 1993
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House martin
House sparrow
Jay
Kingfisher
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Nuthatch
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swallow
Swift
Whitethroat
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
AUGUST
2nd
Pond discoloured. Showery at lunchtime.
3rd
Rubbish cleared from Great Oaks
Butterflies observed today: Common Blue (2m), Grayling,Hedge Brown, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Small Heath and Speckled Wood.
Green woodpecker calling from Kinson cemetery.
Golden-ringed dragonfly seen on Two Barrow Heath.
4th
Butterflies observed: Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood.
5th
Trees bent over again near the waterfall.
6th
1st recording for a while of Small Copper, Central Bog.
6 flowering Pale butterworts seen in Central Bog.
7th
Inlet pipe at Kinson baths, now only a trickle. Very sandy at 5:30 pm.
8th
Butterfly Census (walk around the Common, as last week), mid-morning.
Observed: Hedge Brown (25), Speckled Wood (23), Red Admiral (2), Large White (6), Common Blue (2),Small White (3), Meadow Brown (4), Small Copper (2), Grayling (3).
Emperor dragonfly (m) on Pond, am.
Moorhen with three new chicks at the Pond.
9th
Showery and windy day.
Stream and Waterfall ok at 10:00am and 9:00 pm.
10th
Green woodpecker seen and heard calling at Central Sallows and Great Oaks.
Stream ok at 10:00am and 8:00 pm.
11th
Ron Whittaker reported that the Moorhen has 5 chicks at the Pond.
Tractor trimmed grass at the Fire break, Glenmeadows.
12th
Butterflies seen today: Comma, Common Blue,Hedge Brown,Large White, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak (2), Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood.
13th
Tawny owl heard on the Common, late evening.
14th
Saturday. Butterfly Survey am.
Observed: Speckled Wood (25), Hedge Brown 21), Meadow Brown (9), Common Blue (3m), Small White (3), Grayling (6), Red Admiral (1), Purple Hairstreak (1), Large White (3).
Heard and observed a Willow warbler.
Family of Bullfinches calling to each other by the Pond.
15th
Pied Wagtail at the Pond, am.
Broad-bodied dragonfly (m) in Central Bog.
Adult Fox observed sitting in the long grasses, by the newly dug pond, Central Bog, 10:30 am.
Butterfly Survey - excluding Two Barrow Heath.
Observed: Purple Hairstreak (1), Speckled Wood (13), Hedge Brown (26), Meadow Brown (9), Peacock (4), Small White (1), Common Blue (2), Large White (1).
16th
Stream and waterfall ok, 10:00 am, 5:00 pm & 9:00 pm.
17th
Stream and waterfall ok, 10:00 am & 6:00 pm.
18th
Grey liquid at waterfall at 6:00 pm.
19th
9 Moorhens seen on the Pond.
20th
Wasp nest found by Fryer gate to the Common.
21st
Stream checked at 10:00am, 6:00 pm & 10.10 pm. Ok.
22nd
Waterfall frothy with foam at edges. Common waterlogged.
Evidence of scrambler on site. More worrying, the cutting through the sensitive area of Central Bog by motor bikes.
23rd
Wet morning, stream levels rising.
Moorhens active at Pond.
Grey liquid at waterfall, cleared by 9:45 pm.
25th
Willow warbler + family seen at Great Oaks.
Butterfly Survey: Speckled Wood (7), Grayling (1), Hedge Brown (8), Large White (5), Common Blue (1), Meadow Brown (3).
Grey liquid at waterfall at 10:00 pm.
26th
Butterflies seen today: Large White, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Small Copper, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Common Blue.
Dead Pigmy shrew found at Poole Lane Meadows,
Kingfisher observed on site by Julian Haskell.
27th
Search for Pale butterworts. None found in flower.
Sloes seen near Poole Lane Meadows never seem to grow to a large size.
28th
Fire at Glenmeadows at 7:09 pm.
29th
Willow Warbler and family observed, also chiffchaff in song.
Butterfly numbers now decreasing.
30th & 31st
Waterfall ok on both days.
Butterflies recorded: Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Grayling, Meadow Brown, Hedge Brown and Large White.
Wild birds observed on the Common during August 1993
Blackbird
Blach-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Chaffinch
Carrion crow
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House martin
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Kingfisher
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Moorhen
Pied wagtail
Robin
Rook
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swift
Tawny owl
Willow warbler
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
SEPTEMBER
1st
Waterfall ok at 10:00am, 5:00 pm & 9:15 pm.
Butterflies observed today: Grayling, Meadow Brown, Hedge Brown and Large White.
2nd
Waterfall ok at 9:30 am, 2:45 pm and 10:15 pm.
3rd
Grey wagtail seen by Great Oaks bridge.
Moorhens fine at the Pond.
4th
Saturday. Chiffchaff in broken song, Central Sallows.
Long-tailed tit family observed by Fryer Close entrance to Common.
Common Sympetrum dragonfly (f) at Pond.
5th
Chiffchaff in full song
Yellow 50cc scooter ridden around the Common.
Metal and rubbish in stream by Kinson baths.
Common Lizards active on Two Barrow Heath.
Evidence of recent fire on Two Barrow Heath + patch fires.
Tree damage at Poole Lane Sallows.
6th
Waterfall ok at 10:00 am, 5:00 pm & 9:00 pm.
Kestrel hovering over Pond Scrub/ School field today.
Yellow scooter now burnt out by a track.
7th
Pond trough full of white foam.
Noted large fire + burnt out motorcycle + bed frame + mechanical parts on Two Barrow Heath.
8th
Waterfall checked at 10:00am & 5:00 pm, ok.
9th
Tree damage at waterfall and Main track.
10th
First ripening Holly berries seen at Great Oaks.
11th
Motorcycle on Poole Lane Meadows. and tyres tracks around the Common.
Circular track on Two Barrow Heath churned up pm.
Pond trough full of reedmace.
12th
Evidence of fresh motor cycling activity on site.
13th
Dull day. Everywhere damp and slippery underfoot.
14th
Litter and rubbish at entrance near Paget Road.
Burnt-out red Suzuki on track leading to Two Barrow Heath.
Extra rail need at Poole Lane entrance to prevent intrusion by motorcycles.
Amelanchier changing colour by Pond Scrub.
15th
Slight foam and smell of diesel at the waterfall.
Clearance work by Paget Road and blocked Main track by Two Barrow Heath.
Chiffchaff still present on the Common.
16th
Tree damage discovered in the afternoon on Poole Lane Heights which extended down towards Poole Lane Meadows.
17th
2 Swallows flying over the Common in the evening.
Low mist on Poole Lane Meadows, last walk.
18th
Waterfall ok at 10:00am & 9:30 pm.
12 Swallows observed flying over the Pond and School field.
19th
Comma seen at Great Oaks.
Speckled Wood and Common Sympetrum at Pond Scrub.
Red Admiral in Central Bog.
Chiffchaff in full song at Great Oaks and Central Sallows.
Pond trough cleaner.
Wild bees active on Two Barrow Heath.
20th
Indifferent day. Waterfall and stream ok.
Pair of Mallards on Pond at dusk.
21st
Fresh motorcycle tracks at the waterfall and around the entire Common.
Parks officers carried out fencing repairs at Fryer Close/Glenmeadows.
Sparrowhawk present in Pond Scrub.
Kingfisher visited the Pond.
22nd
Inkcaps showing in Kinson cemetery near the baths.
Nuthatches active at Great Oaks, adjoining Kinson cemetery.
23rd
Grey wagtail at the waterfall.
Chiffchaff in full song at Great Oaks.
Common Lizards observed on oak stumps in Central Bogs.
Goldfinch charm observed between Fryer Close/Glenmeadows.
24th to 26th
Kingfisher at the Pond.
The late Doreen Gover was worried after coming across men with guns while dog walking.
27th
Grey Wagtail at Pond + Moorhens.
"Nibbled" hazel nuts given to Jane Warde at Kinson School for Nature study.
Corvids flying over the Common in groups late afternoon.
28th
Kingfisher on the Pond about 6:15 pm.
Nuthatches and Chiffchaffs heard on walks today.
29th
Waterfall clear and smelly.
Holes in cemetery fence by Two Barrow Heath.
Waterfall uncrossable due to weather at 8:00pm.
30th
Waterfall checked at 8.30 am & 6:00 pm, ok.
Burnt-out blue Suzuki motorbike found on site.
Wild Birds observed on the Common in September 1993
Blackbird
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Cormorant
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House martin
House sparrow
Jay
Kestrel
Kingfisher
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Moorhen
Robin
Song Thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swallow
Tawny owl
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
OCTOBER
1st
Despite inclement conditions, Pond culvert and School culvert coped well.
2nd
Wagtails, Moorhens and Chiffchaff still present at Pond.
3rd
Motor cycle on the Common mid-morning.
Evidence of riding through sensitive Central Bog.
4th
Moorhens and Grey Wagtails at the Pond.
5th
Rabbit huddling on School field, am.
Red Vespa scooter on the Common again.
It brushed past the Mayor of Bournemouth`s dog Tiggy!
Group of 6+ Pied wagtails observed, late afternoon.
6th
Another wet day.
Amelanchier now red by Pond Scrub.
Double rainbow over Poole Lane Meadows.
Evidence of fresh motor bike tracks on the Common.
3 Grey wagtails present at the Pond.
7th
Due to weather, area around north-facing Pond railings may cause possible future problems.
School pond filled to the top.
Bog Asphodels now seeded and Tormentil still in flower in Central Bog.
8th
Heaviest rainfall of the autumn.
Dragonfly Hollow filled up rapidly.
The waterfall and sidestream was under one mass of water.
The School field and culvert coped well.
9th to 10th
Waterfall and stream system ok.
More signs of Motor cycles on Poole Lane Meadows.
11th
Hint of grey liquid from Poole Lane culvert.
Kingsleigh Infants inspecting trees, mid-afternoon.
Fresh evidence of motor cycle activity on site.
12th
Torrential rainfall later in the afternoon.
Sewer "blowing" near Pond into stream.
Kinson School playgrounds/ Infants sections under water.
Water levels visibly lowered when rain stopped.
13th
Stream and water fall ok at 10:00am, 4:30pm & 8:30pm.
14th
Stream and waterfall ok but smelly.
Rat at pond swimming to margin with a slice of bread in its mouth.
15th
First frost of autumn by the Pond and Kinson baths.
Squirrels busy collecting materials + food for winter.
16th
Heavier frost. Central Bog pools frozen over.
Pair of Bullfinches seen by Fryers/Glenmeadows.
Evidence of small motor cycles on the Common.
17th
Stream running normally.
Tracks and paths still extremely muddy.
18th
2 Beat officers patrolling Main track.
Hay Meadow (Poole Lane Meadows), mown with Tractor and box.
Devilsbit scabious still in flower at Poole Lane Heights.
19th
4 Pied Wagtails and 1 Meadow pipit observed searching the cut grass on Poole Lane Meadows.
4 Moorhens at Pond.
20th
A Robin was observed attacking a Grey wagtail at the Pond.
4 Mallard flew in at dusk to Pond.
21st
Waterfall bubbly and smelly.
Kingfisher at the Pond, mid-morning.
Pair of Mallards on Pond at dusk with Moorhens.
22nd
Kingfisher at Pond again, mid-morning.
23rd
Stream appeared ok. Smelly around the waterfall.
24th
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:10am, 5:20pm & 9:00pm, ok.
25th
Kestrel observed around Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Meadows.
Sparrowhawk chased away by gulls over School field.
Fire break created above School field.
26th
Willow tree damage noted near waterfall.
Motor cycle seen in Central Sallows.
Excellent work undertaken on fire break. School informed.
14 corvids flew westwards over the cover at 3:45pm.
27th
Small fire in Central Bog, pm.
28th
Throughout the day the waterfall area was extremely smelly.
Problem traced to grey matter + deposit at Poole Lane issue.
Authorities informed.
29th
Slight trace of froth in stream at 9:00pm.
30th
Small fire at Central Bog.
31st
Signs of motor cycle track near the waterfall.
Wild birds observed on the Common during October 1993
Blackbird
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Carrion crow
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Jay
Kestrel
Kingfisher
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Meadow pipit
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Nuthatch
Pied wagtail
Robin
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Swallow
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
NOVEMBER
1st
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:00 am, 5:00 pm & 9:45 pm, ok.
Litter and 3 tyres in Central Sallows.
2nd
Waterfall slightly bubbly.
6 youths letting off fireworks, last walk.
3rd
Broken stream branch in stream.
2 Moorhens perched high up in Pond willows.
Poole Lane issue in poor condition.
Beech looking splendid near "T" junction.
Guelder Rose berries noticeable near waterfall.
4th
Poole Lane side-stream thick at entry point with white/grey liquid.
Speckled Wood flying on the sunny side of an oak by Poole Lane Meadows.
Tree camp in fork of oak at Poole Lane Heights.
Green woodpecker activity at Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights.
6 Moorhens on the Pond today.
5th
Foam at waterfall.
Moorhens active on Pond.
Damage to fencing of Social Services home by Pond Scrub.
6th
Waterfall and stream bubbly all day.
7th
Side-stream slightly clogged.
Waterfall and Main stream bubbly.
Empty .177 air rifle pellets packet found at Glenmeadows and torn up targets noted by the Pond.
8th
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:00 am, 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Two Barrow Heath appeared to be cleaner and tidier.
Holly with ripe berries in magnificent condition on Two Barrow Heath.
Bee activity around oak at Two Barrow Heath.
9th
5 pairs of Mallards on the Pond.
Grey liquid coming through stream system at 2:45 pm from Kinson baths entrance.
10th
Waterfall and stream bubbly.
8 Black-headed gulls and 3 Magpies on Poole Lane Meadows.
Bees active on Two Barrow Heath.
White dead-nettle in flower at Great Oaks.
11th
Bumble bee activity observed around Poole Lane Heights.
12th
Kestrel activity around Poole Lane Heights and Central Bog.
Goldcrests visiting rear garden and Central Sallows.
13th
Wet and indifferent day.
Pond coped well despite high water level.
17th
10 Mallards + 1 Grey wagtail at the Pond.
2 Fieldfares observed mid-afternoon by Pond.
Quantity of foam at the waterfall at 2:00 pm.
18th
Grey liquid at the waterfall from Kinson baths entrance.
Mallards at the Pond in the evening.
19th
Grey wagtail and 8 Mallards on the Pond mid-morning.
20th
8 Mallards on Pond am - heavy frost.
Stream discoloured during the day.
21st
Frost in valley areas.
Green woodpecker and Pied wagtails observed by Kinson baths.
Kestrel mobbed by gulls and crows at Two Barrow Heath.
Fresh motor cycle tracks on Poole Lane Meadows.
Large flock of Starlings observed near Fryer`s at dusk.
22nd
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:00 am and 5:15 pm, ok.
23rd
Mallards and Moorhens at the Pond.
Pond frozen over on last walk with smattering of sleet in the air.
24th
Rain evening. Frost cleared away.
Central Bog pools still frozen in places.
Large quantity of foam at the waterfall on the last walk.
25th
Main stream from Kinson baths very cloudy.
20+ Advertisers + property papers found dumped beneath concrete bridge.
Moorhens + 6 Mallards at the Pond.
Burnt-out motor cycle still on bank side opposite Poole Lane issue.
26th
Waterfall bubbly, side-stream cloudy.
27th
Reed bunting observed in Dragonfly Hollow.
Heavy frost in the evening.
28th
Meadow pipits observed around Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Meadows.
29th
Moorhens + 4 Mallards on the Pond and 3 Long-tailed tits in same area.
30th
Stream grey-tinged at Poole Lane.
Report of Teal visiting the Pond at dusk.
Hazels showing fresh growth and first leaves of Honeysuckle found.
Some willows already displaying white fluffy specs on buds.
Wild birds observed on the Common during November 1993
Blackbird
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Collared dove
Dunnock
Fieldfare
Goldcrest
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Jay
Kestrel
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Meadow pipit
Moorhen
Pied wagtail
Reed bunting
Robin
Song thrush
Starling
Tawny owl
Teal
Treecreeper
Wood pigeon
Wren
Kinson Common 1993
DECEMBER
1st
Teal on Pond + Moorhens.
Great spotted woodpeckers on silver birch at Two Barrow Heath.
Parks department erecting posts and rails at Glenmeadows, pm.
2nd
Red Honda on heathland. Two Barrow Heath badly churned up.
Winter moths observed on the last walk.
3rd
Teal, Mallards and Moorhens present at the Pond.
Heavy foam in stream system at 5:30 pm.
4th
Stream water still penetrating Dragonfly Hollow near Marsh orchids zone.
5th
Mallards in to roost at dusk on Pond.
December moths much in evidence under cover of darkness.
6th
11 Mallards on the Pond + Moorhens.
Green woodpecker activity at Pond Scrub and on School field.
7th
Sparrowhawk circling a large murmuration of Starlings between Dragonfly Hollow and Glenmeadows.
Parks department completed fence and rail work at Glenmeadows.
Bullfinch activity at Pond Scrub.
Mallards (6m+3f) on Pond.
Fieldfare activity at northern end of School grounds.
8th
Goldcrest seen on willows between Dragonfly Hollow and Glenmeadows.
Stream was fast and dirty in the evening and the waterfall was crossable.
9th
Some evidence of storm damage noted on the Common.
10th
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:00 am, 4:00 pm & 8:30 pm.
Teal (m) + Mallards (2m+3f) on the Pond.
12th
Mallards (4m+3f) on the Pond.
50+ Black-headed gulls on Poole Lane Meadows.
December moths observed early evening.
13th
Grey-green cloudy liquid in stream system at 2:30 pm.
Teal (f) + 2 Mallards at Pond. Moorhens observed near Pond railings.
14th
2 Redwings present at Pond Scrub.
Grey wagtails visiting Poole Lane Heights.
2 Mallards on the Pond.
15th
Residents site walk between 10:00 am and 11:30 am with Mr Stuart Clarke and Mr Paul Pitkin.
16th
Stream system clear except for side-stream.
Glorious red sunset.
Stronger colder winds.
17th
Sewage taint from side-stream, very smelly.
Waterfall bubbly.
18th
63+ Black-headed gulls + several Fieldfares on Poole Lane Meadows.
Only 1 Moorhen seen on the Pond.
19th
Mr Brian Robertshaw (of Durdells Avenue) reported he had seen a set of Roe deer tracks on the Common.
20th
Very wet day.
Stream level high + smelt of diesel.
21st
Waterfall bubbly.
Fully formed and hanging Hazel catkins found near the Kinson baths.
Teal (m+f) + Moorhens together on the Pond.
22nd
Build up of grey liquid in the stream system.
December moths on the wing shortly after dusk.
23rd
Ford Fiesta found abandoned on Poole Lane Meadows,
Vehicle removed by the afternoon.
24th
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:15 am, 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm.
25th
Waterfall and stream checked at 10:02 am & 3:30 pm.
Large group of blackbirds, a few mistle thrushes and several redwings added a little cheer to Poole Lane Meadows.
Gulls though present, fewer in number.
26th
Sunday Club present during the day.
Redwings and other thrushes observed on Poole Lane Meadows.
Scrambler activity around the Common.
27th
Snipe in Central Bog near pool.
Sunday Club present on site.
Redwings on Poole Lane Meadows.
Grey wagtails at the Pond.
Corvids flying westwards over the Common at dusk.
28th
Foam and slight smell of diesel in the stream system.
Grey wagtails present on site.
Bats observed at Poole Lane Meadows and Fryer`s/ Glenmeadows at dusk.
29th
Stream level high, foam at waterfall.
Everywhere extremely boggy underfoot.
30th
Stream levels high, Pond coping well.
128 Black-headed gulls on Poole Lane Meadows.
Greenfinch, Meadow pipit, Redwing, Blackbird and Robin activity noted today.
Several Moorhens observed in Dragonfly Hollow.
31st
Stream almost clear and smelly at the waterfall.
Large amount of foam at the waterfall at 3:41 pm.
12 Redwings observed on Poole Lane Meadows.
Flock of geese flew over the Common during the day.
Good number of Corvids flying westwards over the Common at dusk.
Wild birds observed on the Common during December 1993
Blackbird
Black-headed gull
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Collared dove
Dunnock
Fieldfare
Goldcrest
Great spotted woodpecker
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
Grey wagtail
House sparrow
Kestrel
Jay
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Meadow pipit
Mistle thrush
Moorhen
Nuthatch
Pied wagtail
Redwing
Robin
Snipe
Song thrush
Sparrowhawk
Starling
Teal
Wood pigeon
Wren
ALL SPECIES OF WILD BIRDS RECORDED ON KINSON COMMON 1993
1. Blackbird
2. Blackcap
3. Black-headed gull
4. Blue tit
5. Bullfinch
6. Carrion crow
7. Chaffinch
8. Chiffchaff
9. Collared dove
10.Cormorant
11.Dunnock
12.Fieldfare
13.Goldcrest
14.Goldfinch
15.Greylag goose
16.Greenfinch
17.Green woodpecker
18.Great spotted woodpecker
19.Great tit
20.Grey wagtail
21 Heron f/o
22.House martin
23.House sparrow
24.Jackdaw
25.Jackdaw
26.Jay
27.Kestrel
28.Kingfisher
29.Linnet
30.Long-tailed tit
31.Magpie
32.Mallard
33.Meadow pipit
34.Mistle thrush
35.Moorhen
36.Mute swan
37.Nuthatch
38.Pheasant
39.Pied wagtail
40.Redwing
41.Reed bunting
42.Robin
43. Rook f/o
44.Song thrush
45.Snipe
46.Sparrowhawk
47.Spotted flycatcher
48.Starling
49.Swallow
50.Swift
51.Tawny owl
52.Teal
53.Treecreeper
54.Whitethroat
55.Willow warbler
56.Wood pigeon
57.Wren
BUTTERFLIES RECORDED ON KINSON COMMON IN 1993
1. Brimstone
2. Comma
3. Common blue
4. Grayling
5. Green hairstreak
6. Green-veined white
7. Hedge brown
8. Holly blue
9. Large skipper
10.Large white
11.Meadow brown
12.Orange tip
13.Painted lady
14.Peacock
15.Purple hairstreak
16.Red admiral
17.Small copper
18.Small heath
19.Small skipper
20.Small tortoiseshell
21.Small white
22.Speckled wood |
Kinson Common Nature Diary for Spring 2013
 | KINSON COMMON
The Kinson Common is a relatively small and very popular local nature reserve with visitors of all age groups.
From time to time, British white cattle grazing is a feature of the site. The public still continue to enjoy access to all areas and the installed gates are easy to use.
All gates and entry points around the Kinson Common were designed to improve overall site security for all users.
Dog walking remains one of the most popular daily activities on site.
As well as a maintained main track which leads from Kinson Road to Poole Lane, there are numerous natural tracks around the whole of the site and many can become heavily muddied by frequent use.
Be sure to take great care around the Pepin`s Pond and the trackway leading through Glenmeadows towards the Kinson Waterfall during inclement weather.
Man-made board walks assist walkers near the Waterfall and just off the main track near Poole Lane.
Apart from the bridge crossing at Great Oaks, all the other crossing-points have been meshed to give greater grip.
Early morning walks on the Kinson Common are a must for nature lovers in Spring. Certainly, more will be seen during these and other quieter undisturbed periods in the day when fewer walkers and dogs will be met on site.
Botanically, there are over 405+ records. Gorse, hazel catkins, lesser celandines, pussy willows, sweet violets and early plum are often observed at this time of year.
Three species of wild orchids have already begun to emerge and we look forward to June 2013 and a colourful and successful flowering period.
Spring is an excellent time to record many species of wild birds on the Common.
Observation and photography of the birds of the Kinson Common should still be good before the greening up process affords them the much needed denser cover for the nesting season.
On sunny days, numerous pairs of blue tits and other bird species will be visiting many of the erected nest boxes on site.
A number of blackcaps are likely to be present locally and it is always worth looking out for dartford warblers around the heathier areas of the Common where remaining gorse still florishes.
Although gorse should never be allowed to become "leggy", some patches have been retained for nesting long-tailed tits and an assortment of finches.
With Pepin`s Pond showing positive signs of regenerating again, mallards, moorhens,wagtails, herons and kingfishers do occasionally visit this northern end of the Common.
Green woodpeckers are well known to most walkers and their calls and soft green colouration make them easy to identify.
Great spotted woodpeckers are generally present throughout the year and as they keep much closer to tree trunks and the upper canopies, this makes them more difficult to observe. Both species nested successfully last year.
Tree creepers and a few nuthatches can sometimes be observed on the Common. Good places to observe them are Blanchard`s Copse, Central Sallows and Great Oaks.
Reed buntings have been present again this year in Central Bog and the lower valley.
Buzzards are often observed flying around the site and a number were recorded soaring over the Common recently.
Sparrowhawks can sometimes be observed flying over Two Barrow Heath and Great Oaks Pigeons also feature high on their hit list.
The Kestrel is sometimes present in the Central Bog, Glenmeadows, Gover`s Glade and Poole Lane Meadows regions of the Common. It is always enjoyable to observe them hovering over the Central Bog, Poole Lane Heights and Dragonfly Hollow regions.
The presence of tawny owls should continue and they may occasionally be heard calling after dark from either the Common or nearby Kinson Cemetery.
Do still look out now for visiting redwings and fieldfares. These can sometimes be observed during the early morning or afternoon periods in the Poole Lane Meadows and Blanchard`s Copse regions.
Snipe visted Central Bog during the Winter of 2012-2013.
Depending upon the weather during early Spring, it may still be worthwhile checking to see if any water rail or the woodcock are present on the Common.
When by birch trees, do check to see if any redpolls or goldcrests are investigating their branches. Worth looking out for now are bullfinches. Although never an abundant species, small numbers can occasionally be seen around Two Barrow Heath, at Pond Scrub and by Fryer`s Close, at the northern end of the Common.
The Kinson Common supports a wealth of moths and a few species may be active from dusk onwards. Winter moths have been present on site and bats should now begin to stir again around the Common.
Grey squirrels are certainly active now and a familiar sight around the whole site.
Depending upon the weather,smaller mammals such as mice, voles and shrews should now be stirring.
Foxes can be observed during the day and at dusk. It is amazing how many actually live on or close to the Common.
Common lizards and slow worms will soon awaken from hibernation.
Frogs and palmate newts can be observed after dusk and they have returned to breeding areas which continue to sustain pools of natural water. 412+ frogs` spawnings were gps recorded in early February 2013.
Borough conservation tasks will continue to be carried out during springtime.
Information boards are sited on Poole Lane Meadows, at the Kinson Road entrance not far from Fryer`s Close, also at the Glenmeadows Drive and the former Kinson baths entrances to the Common.
If you come across the presence of fires, we strongly recommend that you immediately contact the Fire Service and any Countryside officers working on site.
If you wish to contact the Borough about any other concerns you may have about the Kinson site, please contact the Countryside Team at the Barn, telephone number 01202 535140. Messages can be recorded on this facility. |
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Grizzled Skipper on Kinson Common, Bournemouth, Dorset
 | Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae
Hesperiidae
Red List Butterfly
Flight: Usually April to June.
Lifespan: About 15+ days as a butterfly.
Generations: 1. 2 in exceptional years.
Food plant(s): Wild strawberry,Silverweed, bramble,
raspberry, agrimony & tormentil.
Larva: Covered with tiny white hairs on tubercles.
Pupa: Except for the wings, covered with orange bristles.
Winters as: Pupa.
Recorded and photographed by Mr Rodney Haskell on 17th June 2012 in north Bournemouth. Verified by Mr Stuart Clarke of Bournemouth Borough Council and other sources.
Additional information added on the 24th April 2014 as follows:
Mr Bill Shreeves, Dorset Butterfly Conservation Records Officer, 23rd March 2013 AGM - reported on Page 2 of his Report:
This year thanks to Martin Raper we were able to collect & verify butterfly records from the new Living Record scheme which has been adopted by DERC. This on line system is especially valuable for recorders who want to send in data on many other forms of wildlife. Its value was proved by the first ever record of a Grizzled Skipper on Kinson Common by a botanist* who had at last found an easy method of recording other wildlife besides plants.
* Mr Rodney Haskell. |
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