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The Shopping Centre The Kinson Library The Kinson Community Centre Pelhams Park The Kinson Common Millhams Mead The Village Green Local churches Local Public houses and takeaways No real preference  Results Introduction Sadly, the Millennium Year quickly passed. Some extracts from a personal daily Nature diary, kept for many years, are reproduced covering the whole of 2000. Walking daily on a local reserve is a pleasure and drawing upon personal experiences and detailed historical records held,is extremely enjoyable.The location, is of course, the Kinson Common! Today, we walk on a site which is both historic and ancient. 200 years ago, the Common was used for growing crops on and for grazing farm animals All these uses now tend to fade into insignificance in the 21st century! Mr John Potter of the Dolphin Inn and his mare Blackbird have long vanished from the smuggling scene and so too has Mr. Gulliver, whom he would have met and known. No one now living can remember the time when the area we now call affectionately "The Common", was known by the name of Howe Farm. Although we are about five miles from the sea as the crow flies, the smell of sea salt still lingers in the air and the connection with the soil and smuggling is as strong as it was in days gone by. Woodes Rogers no longer sails the high seas in hot pursuit of Blackbeard. His exploits and his rescue of a man on a faraway island are still recalled in a book named Robinson Crusoe. Captain Rogers once signed a Kinson document when Pitts Farm was a mere stone`s throw from the Common. Even Defoe had a connection with a Custom`s officer as his daughter married one! All these events now have to be very carefully researched in archives far away. An older generation may recall Lord & Lady Wimborne and the vast estate they owned in Dorset, which included Kinson Common and much of central Kinson. Those that went before us left their mark and so must we, as did the Olympic Champion, Charles Bennett, who once lived amongst us in Kinson village. The following pages cover one year in the life of a local nature reserve which is very highly regarded in Bournemouth . It is a simple story of everyday life and the extracts are taken from a diary which has been actively used for many years. We hope that you enjoy this short account. January to March 2000 JANUARY 2000 Jan 1st The New Millennium begins. Many fireworks were observed and heard going off just after Big Ben in London announced the dawning of the 21st century. 15 wood pigeons feasted in the meadowland at Poole Lane this morning. Even the black-headed gulls in the Kinson district sensed something different had taken place today. Whilst everyone was enjoying the festivities indoors,a fox with a limp crossed from theCommon into the lower end of Kinson Road at dusk. No star gazing was undertaken this evening due to a dull and overcast evening.The only night time object observed in the darkness recently was the flashing lights of a Dorset Police helicopter. Jan 2nd Usual walks on the Kinson Common. The usual dog walkers were present. Humans befriended humans and dogs befriended dogs!The weather was brighter in the morningand then the heavy clouds came bearing drizzle. Jan 3rd It was a dull and overcast Bank Holiday Monday! At about 5 or 6p.m., the pond was very high, Dragonfly Hollow was under water. The pond`s overflow channel was taking away a great weight and volume of water from a swollen valley. Jan 4th A grey wagtail was active at the pond. A small section of sloe is in flower in a thicket opposite Durdells Avenue. Gulls, pigeons, magpies and carrion crows were seen in great abundance today. Jan 8th 2 flocks of wild ducks flew over the Common in a southerly direction at dusk. Jan 10th There was a heavy frost a.m.. It was slightly warmer later in the day. Jan 11th Dull and overcast a.m. It was fine in the afternoon.Many moorhens were active on the pond today. Gorse and broom is generally in flower now, adding a welcomed dash of colour to another wise drab and dull Winter`s landscape. Jan 12th A dull and overcast day. It was wet and drizzly in the evening. Signs of moped activity were noted on Poole Lane Meadows/Heights. This tends to make it more difficult for footwalkers to get around the churned up paths and tracks. Jan 13th Cloudier and colder with sunshine peering through the clouds. There is a heavy frost this evening. A large flock of ducks flew over central Kinson in the darkness. Jan 18th Bright start to the day, dull and overcast p.m. Green woodpeckers and greenfinches were active today. Jan 19th Usual walks with Raps our dog. Grey liquid was seen entering the stream system at Poole Lane. Jan 22nd Cherry-plum is in full bud at the Kinson Baths. The best hazel catkins in the district can now be seen in their full glory near Brook Road. 5 common dog violets are in flower on a stream bank near the Kinson Baths. A tawny owl was observed flying from the swinging oak above Pepin`s Pond at dusk. Jan 25th There was a very heavy frost this morning. Jan 26th It was very frosty on the 26th & 27th. Pepin`s Pond was partially covered with ice. Jan 28th Members of the Borough`s Countryside division have spent 2 days clearing and burning debris in Central Bogs, as part of a conservation task. This same team discovered the presence of jack snipe. The first recording on site. Grey liquid was again observed entering the stream system at Poole lane. Jan 30th The first arson fire of the year was noted in the Central Bogs region at teatime. A goldcrest was observed on holly near Fryer`s Close today. Jan 31st Mild and sunny a.m., dull and overcast with slight rain in the evening. Wild birds observed in January, 2000:- Black-headed gull, blackbird, robin, goldcrest, wood pigeon, blue tit, starling, moorhen,song thrush, carrion crow, jay, magpie, collared dove, green woodpecker, great tit, greenfinch, pied wagtail, jackdaw, rook, grey wagtail, long-tailed tit, goldfinch, mallard duck, herring gull, house sparrow, bullfinch, tawny owl, redwing, dunnock,chaffinch, heron, jack snipe,great spotted woodpecker. FEBRUARY 2000 Feb 1st Colder day with slight rainfall. Feb 2nd Many crows were observed flying westwards at dusk. Feb 3rd Both streams were polluted with grey liquid today. Feb 5th A quantity of frog`s spawn was found in a bog pool in Central Bogs. Feb 6th Drizzle a.m., then rain for the rest of the day. Cherry-plum in flower at Great Oaks. Hazel catkins noted by the Kinson Baths in a place locals once knew as Buttermead. It is hard to imagine now that americans once played baseball on the ground now occupied by the swimming baths. Even the little tree-lined footpath which skirts around the perimeter fence of the baths, is a modern day reminder of an ancient track (predating 1700) which led to an inclosure once owned by Isaac Gulliver. The pond and both streams were dirty looking and swollen today. Despite the conditions, 5 mallards visited Pepin`s Pond today. Feb 8th Pepin`s Pond was greyish in colour, also the Poole Lane entrance system. Feb 9th A carrion crow was sitting in a nest high up in an oak tree near Great Oaks. Several foxes were active today. There was some motor cycle activity on the Common today. Feb 11th Heavy showers during the day. Pepin`s Pond was again swollen. Feb 13th It was a bright morning & several male brimstone butterflies were observed on the wing. Redpolls were observed on birch trees near Pepin`s Pond. Mercury was briefly observed after sunset this afternoon.6 celandines were observed in flower on a stream bank near Poole Lane. Feb 17th Contractors were carrying out authorised tree work in the Central Bogs region.Signs were posted around the Common to inform visitors & residents. Feb 18th The authorised tree work continues. Feb 19th A local Junior Watch Group was active at the pond this morning. Feb 21st A fine male goldcrest was observed in a sloe thicket near Poole Lane Heights. Feb 22nd Essential tree work continues on the Common. Feb 23rd Tree work is now in progress in the Central Sallows region. 7 mallards were in the company of a number of moorhens at the pond today. Feb 24th Tree work still in progress on the Common. The area around Central Bogs is greatly opened up and much improved. Quantities of wood were removed (with permission) by local residents for future use. Some residents still enjoy a fine log fire on a chilly night. Feb 25th A bright and sunny springlike day, after signs of frost had lifted..Mallards were active at the pond. Carrion crows show themselves in all parts of the Common. A great spotted woodpecker was active in Central Bogs. Wrens and dunnocks were heard and seen generally. Feb 27th Willows are now well into bud.Stinging nettles are well above ground level. Cuckoo-pints are very distinctive now in the shadie areas.There was an overabundance of carrion crows and magpies in the Poole Lane Sallows. Over 30 magpies were noted in one location. Feb 28th Star gazing was good late evening Saturn, Jupiter and Mars provided much interest. Feb 29th An extra day due to the Leap Year! A fine pair of chaffinches were observed between Glenmeadows & Dragonfly Hollow. The pond was dirty and high in the morning. Degreaser/grey liquid was observed in the side-stream near Poole Lane at dusk. MARCH 2000 March 1st Kinson Common was found to be waterlogged this morning. March 2nd`Pepin`s Pond was high and coloured. March 3rd It was a dull and wet start to the day. Sunshine was evident in the afternoon and then the clouds returned again. The pond level was again high and dirty. March 4th Usual walks and observations made. March 5th Fires noted on the site and the Fire brigade attended. March 6th Willow is now in bud generally.Small patches of sloe were in flower near the Fryer`s Close entrance to the Common.Hawthorn is now coming into bud. Elderberry leaves are now evident.Wild violets are also beginning to flower. 6 moorhens and 2 mallards were observed on the pond. March 7th Primrose leaves and 1 flower head were noted on a stream bank near Poole Lane. March 8th Mallards and moorhens were present at the pond again today. Some residents feed them.Greater stitchwort, 2 small clumps in flower, rough grassland near Poole Lane. A Borough inspection of the waterfall area took place today. Gorse is in flower, also some broom on Two Barrow Heath. The "broken" and incomplete song of the chiffchaff was heard in Poole Lane Sallows. March 9th Grey liquid was discovered to be entering the stream system at Poole Lane. Chiffchaffs were heard in full song in Dragonfly Hollow, Glenmeadows, and Poole Lane Meadows. A male bullfinch was observed in Pond Scrub today. March 10th Common dog violets were observed in flower opposite the Durdells entrance to the Common. Diesel oil was observed entering the stream system at Poole Lane today. It was a warmer and sunnier day. March 11th A warm bright day. Fires occured on the Common. There was scrambler activity on Two Barrow Heath. March 12th A warm bright sunny day. March 13th Workmen were attending to play equipment in the stockaded area on Poole Lane Meadows. Wild birds observed this month:- Blue tit, great tit, wood pigeon, robin, carrion crow, blackbird, magpie, green woodpecker, greenfinch, house sparrow, black-headed gull, starling, moorhen, jackdaw, rook, wren, mallard, jay, song thrush, goldfinch, grey wagtail,dunnock, tawny owl, chiifchaff, chaffinch, bullfinch, great spotted woodpecker, pheasant, coal tit, heron. March 16th A dull and overcast day. Numerous pigeons, carrion crows and jays were noted today.There were many signs of scrambler activities in the muddier regions of the Common This was particularly noticeable at the Poole Lane Sallows crossover point. March 19th A number of walks were undertaken on the Common today. Although cold and frosty in the evening, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars were observed. March 20th Some sunshine today and the clouds rolled in again. March 21st A crane was observed flying over Pond Scrub and at the Kinson School field late in the afternoon. It carried a stick in its beak and it was definitely not a heron! A Buzzard put in an appearance, and a pair of sparrowhawks were also zooming in on unsuspecting small birds. The buzzard`s flight was graceful and methodical, the latter`s a combination of flaps and glides. March 23rd The day was generally dull and overcast. March 24th It was good to see the common dog violets and lesser celandines in flower.An amelanchier on Poole Lane Heights is just about to flower. Fire blackened parts of Two Barrow Heath were checked March 25th A reminder to put the clock forward one hour at bedtime! March 31st The weather was dull and overcast a.m. Light rain and drizzle fell p.m. A heron flew over the Common today. April to June 2000 APRIL 2000 April 1st Amelanchier & sloe blossom is now much in evidence.Greater stitchwort and bluebells are now in flower generally.Lesser celandines are to be found in shadier areas.The Common is muddy after rainfall, and the sun is making every effort to break through the clouds. A pair of mallards were observed today quite at home in a dirty bog pool! Cuckoo pints and grape hyacinths are now in flower, the latter being a garden escapee. April 2nd Mothering Sunday. No doubt, a few natural spring sprigs were collected for Mums today! A male blackcap was singing his heart out, high up in a sloe thicket by Poole Lane Meadows. A green woodpecker`s laughing call was heard coming from the Kinson Cemetery. Gorse and bloom are now in flower generally. Their splashes of bright yellow add a touch welcomed brightness to the Common. 7 palmate newts were observed near the pond. Through collecting them, their numbers are down quite considerably. During a pollution scare, some years ago, over 125 were taken from the pond area and placed in Central Bog. April 3rd The Common was waterlogged and the weather generally was cold. In some parts of the country,sleet and snow is much in evidence. April 5th Although there was some sunshine, the day was generally grey and overcast. April 6th The weather is now improving. A magnificent view was observed in the night sky tonight. The Moon, Jupiter and Saturn formed a magnificent trio. April 7th A fine bright day. This brought out the brimstone, comma, peacock & small tortoiseshell butterflies. Bumble bees were also active. Reedmace growth is now appearing in a corner of Dragonfly Hollow. April 11th Dr Keith Corbett visited Two Barrow Heath where a number common lizards and slow worms had perished recently. April 12th White and pink forms of bluebells are now to be found on the Common. Dandelions are now to be found generally as are the common dog violets which like the shady banks. A small bank of primroses are progressing well. April 15th The weather was colder today and the Common was very wet and waterlogged. April 16th Daisy, a lady dog, was loose today and no one could catch her on the Common! On the fringes of Poole Lane, lilac is flowering. April 17th Pepin`s Pond was high and muddied. There were many pigeons, gulls and starlings around the Poole Lane meadowland. A solitary male mallard was observed by the margins of the pond. April 18th The Common was wet, boggy and slippery underfoot. The indifferent weather continues. April 19th A sunny day which became cloudy and the rain came before dusk. These conditions are not ideal for nature recording in general. April 20th We had some sunshine in the late afternoon. Earlier in the day it was dull, overcast and damp! April 21st Good Friday. Dull and overcast a.m. The Common was very waterlogged and the pond was a decidedly dirty brown. A family of long-tailed tits was observed in Great Oaks today. The recent and continuing rainfall has washed most of the blossoms off the amelanchiers and the cherry-plum trees around the site. The latter may be seen in a hedge line by Kinson Baths. White dead nettle now flowers on a stream bank opposite to Brook Road. Bluebells are generally to be found around the Common. Honesty is flowering on the fringes of Poole Lane Meadows. A real "murmuration" of starlings was observed near Poole Lane & Pond Scrub. April 22nd A small amelanchier, with its pure white flowers was highly visible on a walk along the lower trackway by Poole Lane Heights. The flowers never last for long and quickly drop. In the autumn. the changing leaf colours of this tree/shrub are truly memorable. In a short time, they too quickly drop. The leaves of 26 heath spotted orchids were noted today. Numerous cuckoo flowers (lady`s smocks), were observed in Dragonfly Hollow. A speckled wood butterfly was observed by the waterfall. Commas and peacock butterflies were on the wing in Central Bog & Glenmeadows. The songs of the blackcap and the chiffchaff were heard in the day. Primroses now flower on a shady stream bank. Bumble bees were active today. April 23rd Easter Sunday. Jackie Vallard brought the sad news of the passing of Doreen Gover, a very respected friend and member of the Friends of Kinson Common. April 24th 2 swallows flew low over Poole Lane Meadows and Poole Lane Heights, quickly vanishing from view. April 27th Swallows were again observed in the same location as on the 24th. During the warmer periods recently, a few more butterflies have been seen. April 28th House martins have been observed flying over the Common. April 30th A pair of sparrowhawks were observed at noon today in pursuit of small birds. MAY 2000 May 1st Warm and bright day. Small whites and speckled wood butterflies were on the wing. A large number of starlings were plucking quantities of small black flies from the air. Hawthorn blossom is opening. Ash trees are springing into leaf. Oak branches are now greening up with opening leaves. The songs of the chiffchaff, blackcap and the willow warbler can now be readily heard. A solitary green hairstreak butterfly was observed near Fryer`s close. The green woodpeckers and the great spotted woodpeckers have been heard calling and observed in the past week. A common lizard and a slow worm were found today on Two Barrow Heath under a piece of wood. Broom is now in flower generally and clumps of quality heather have been noted at the western end of Two Barrow Heath. May 2nd Judging by the remains of a tangle of feathers near Great Oaks, a sparrowhawk is active in this area. A wooden bridge is now in place over the waterfall area. May 3rd Common lousewort and tormentil are florishing in Central Bogs. Red campion is in flower near the waterfall. Garlic mustard, greater stitchwort and ground ivy can be found generally. May 4th Although waterlogged, a visit to Dragonfly Hollow was made. The emerging leaves of 60 southern marsh orchids and 2 heath spotted orchids were found today. May 5th Orange tip butterflies are now on the wing near to Fryer`s close. The Dorset Police helicopter has been active in the last few days, even flying over the Kinson Common on its patrols. Claps of thunder were heard in the distance and the weather improved after rain fell. May 7th Warm hot day, thunder again heard in the distance. Collared dove observed in Great Oaks. May 9th A common frog was observed on a gravel track near the Pond. May 10th Mr Stuart Clarke, Senior Countryside warden, observed a Common sandpiper in the Orchid valley . Royal Fern is now emerging. Figwort is flowering on the banks of a stream. Heath milkwort was observed in Central Bog. May 14th A heron flew over the Common today. Metallic green rose chafers are active now. A solitary buzzard flew over Kinson today, probably from the local waterworks, and it was instantly set upon and mobbed by a large number of crows. May 15th It was a very hot and sunny day today. Several strolls over the Common were enjoyed. Small copper butterflies are now on the wing. May 16th Fine am and breezier, overcast by late afternoon. A temporary wooden bridge has been laid by the Borough across the waterfall and gravel put down after clearing willows away. 3 mallards were at the pond today. Fox activity noted after dusk. May 17th Tormentil, common vetch and a variety of buttercups are in flower now. All these flowers add welcomed dashes of colour around the Common. May 20th Reports of fire(s) being started near Glenmeadows today. These matters are worrying and are of great concern to local residents as well as posing a real threat to the wildlife that live on the Kinson Common. May 21st 3 early marsh orchids were found to be in flower in Central Bogs today. Common cow-wheat, an attractive yellowish wild flower, was observed to be in flower in the Poole Lane Heights area of the Common. It is said that it derives its name from the fact that country folk felt that the plant could be ground down to make a flour. Not to be recommended now! May 23rd A mother moorhen is still sitting tightly on her nest in the margins of the pond. She has been sitting there for sometime, quite oblivious to everything going on around her! May 24th There was a strong smell of diesel coming from the Poole Lane side stream today. Great care should always be taken when animals wade in the stream, or for that matter, allowing children to play in the water. It is no longer the same sort of water which people drank a century ago! May 25th Contractors were busy cutting the grass in Poole Lane Meadows today. Essential fire break work has also been undertaken this week.Bluebells and greater stitchwort are very prominent now. Members of the hogweed family are also highly visible around the Common. Bracken is noticeable now. The guelder rose is now in flower and can be found in a hedgerow by Poole Lane Meadows.The flowers are a wonderful creamy white. In the autumn time, the berries of the guelder are highly visible due to their high gloss and cherry red colouring. May 26th An extremely wet day. The Common and local roads, also the stream, were waterlogged. Despite the weather, many birds appear to be raising their young successfully. Today, young starlings and sparrows were busy in the inclement conditions. Mothers, as always, were really overworked! May 28th Hail, showers and thunderstorms were the order of the day today! May 30th Drizzle a.m and the weather continues unsettled. May 31st A warm and bright sunny morning. JUNE 2000 June 1st Unsettled weather. Preparations now in hand for the Orchid count to take place on the Common. Prior to a flood control scheme being started in the late 1970`s many orchids were moved to safe locations. Since that time, and despite original concerns, all types of orchids have florished, including the southern marsh orchids. June 4th An official orchid count took place today. Many were in full or partial flower. The signs are very encourarging as a renamed area is likely to be a real showpiece in a few years from now. A number of other areas were visited in the morning. The overall count totals at least 465 orchids, which includes a combined count of all southern, early marsh and heath spotted orchids. June 5th A pair of bullfinches appear to be nesting in a hedge by the Area Authority`s home near to Pond Scrub. The male bird was heard calling for most of the day. June 7th Southern marsh orchids were found to be colonising an area of meadowland. June 8th Evidence was found to confirm burning of the Common this past week. June 11th A Heathwatch scheme is in place and does monitor problems affecting open spaces in the Dorset area, particularly where sensitive heathland management is at risk. On a casual walk around the Common, 25 brimstone caterpillars were found on a number of alder buckthorns which grow by Central Bog and the Poole Lane Heights regions. As always, they were difficult to spot. Some were found low down, whilst others were located at about head height. The nibbling of leaves and careful checking usually leads to their discovery. June 15th Red admiral butterflies were active in the sunny glades of Central Sallows today. Large skipper butterflies were also active in the Poole Lane meadowland. June 16th Large skipper butterflies active on Poole Lane Meadows. Male emperor dragonfly active around Pepin`s Pond. Common blue damselflies active in the same area. 1 moorhen chick keeping close to the southern margins of the pond. The only survivor of a clutch of eggs to hatch On the other hand, a mallard duck with 4 ducklings are now taking charge of the pond which has been too long the domain of the moorhens. June 21th A fine male clouded yellow was seen on common cow-wheat on Poole Lane Heights this afternoon. It appeared to be a fresh specimen, not settling too long in one place. This rapid flyer was quickly gone from view. June 23rd Young lads were catching palmate newts below the concrete bridge by Pepin`s Pond and returning them safely. These days, our newt populations are diminishing and great care must be taken to protect the stocks that exist in only a few known locations within the nature reserve. Rosebay willow-herb and foxgloves are generally in flower now, being very noticeable in an area shortly to be renamed Gover`s Glade. A fine place to visit at any time in the year. Although becoming very scarce now, it has been noted that a glow-worm has been seen after dark in the Two Barrow Heath region of the Common. These wonderful little creatures may also be seen (all too infrequently) by the side of the trackway which leads from the Pond to the Waterfall. June 24th A number of meadow brown butterflies were active near Two Barrow Heath this evening. In an area which is sloping an dipped, a place where gravel was extracted a long time ago, several fine colonies of peacock caterpillars were discovered on tall nettles in a shady part. The size of them indicated that they would shortly be pupating. This was a good find as finding larvae of British butterflies has been more difficult in 2000. June 25th A painted lady butterfly was observed on the wing near the Fryer Close entrance to the Common, at about 9.20 a.m. today. June 26th Despite being an exceptional year for orchids, some of the heath spotted orchids had been picked recently. June 28th Mr Stuart Clarke, Conservation Officer for the Borough conducted a guided botanical walk and discovered some Flea sedge, a new find on the Common. June 30th This month was a pleasing one. 31 different types of birds were recorded. Many summer visitors including the swallow were noted. Sparrowhawks also found the Common a good hunting ground. July to September 2000 JULY 2000 July 1st A pair of purple hairstreak butterflies were observed high up in the canopy of an oak tree by the fire break above the Kinson School field. They rarely come down to ground level and depend on the oak as a food plant. If one is fortunate, in a good year, many "purples" may be seen in large numbers performing outstanding courtship displays, even spiralling down in circles and breaking away only a short distance above the ground. July 3rd A check was made to see how the brimstone caterpillars were progressing on the alder buckthorns which grow on the Common. The caterpillars being the same colour as the leaves, are often difficult to spot. This year,it has been very noticeable that almost full-sized caterpillars were accompanied by some extremely small larvae on the same shrub/tree. July 4-10 Some useful time was spent investigating the Central bogs area which is extremely rich in plantlife and insects. The site at Kinson is very interesting and worth exploring. Due to extremely deep holes, it is a place which must be visited under supervision and under expert guidance.In the recent past, important conservation work has been undertaken and will continue for some time to come. All the approved work is sanctioned by English Nature. July 11-12 Problems noted by the recent activities of motor cycles on the Common. It is an activity which is positively addressed by the Borough as it does tend to disturb the sensitive balance of the heathland as well as posing a real danger to walkers of all ages who use the Common for recreational purposes. July 12th The ducklings on Pepin`s Pond have now grown to a good size. It is quite clear that the mother duck and her charges are intent on not allowing the moorhens to nest. Any nesting material brought to the pond has been used as an extra resting place by the ducklings who take great delight in causing the moorhens as much trouble as possible! July 13-21 Reports of kingfisher sightings at the pond have been noted this past week.It is a very good record and one does tend to wonder what these lovely birds can find to feed upon. The quality of the stream now is much improved thanks to the monitoring carried out by the Environment Agency. One must be careful when putting ones hands into raw water as it does suffer from the effects of sewage, diesel and petrol and other chemicals which can sometimes enter the stream`s system. Grayling and hedge brown butterflies are now on the wing, the former is an extremely uncommon butterfly and forms an essential part of the heathland scene at Kinson. It has also been a good week to see good numbers of the purple hairstreaks around Pond Scrub, Blanchard`s Copse, Fryer`s Close and at Glenmeadows. July22nd The renaming of a part of the Kinson Common to Gover`s Glade took place this afternoon, to honour the memory of Doreen Gover. July 23rd A kestrel with young in a nest in Central Sallows was observed to be mobbed by a number of magpies. As try as they may, these marauders were unsuccessful in putting the mother bird off from performing her parental duties. The cross leaved heath and the rosebay willow-herb are a pleasure to see in the bogland area at present. The latter was considered to be rare a 100-years ago. The wonderful spiked and vivid yellow colonies of bog asphodels are now fading fast. In a short time from now they will be noticeable for their orange colouring. Emperor dragonflies are active generally now. July 25th An excellent story about the naming of a part of the Kinson Common appeared in the Daily Echo today. The photograph was excellent and a lasting tribute to a good friend, whose abiding memory will live on in the form of a living memorial. July 28th Whilst pausing at Pepin`s Pond today, a Scarce chaser and a Emperor Dragonfly were seen "hawking" around the pond with great haste and gusto! Resting on a concrete block was a fine common sympetrum, a smaller but very effective dragonfly. Around the margins of the pond, many common blue damselflies were active. Courtship is a very serious business! July 30th The Open Day of the Friends of Kinson Common took place on the Poole Lane Meadows. A great many visitors came to view the many displays in the two tents erected for the occasion by the Borough. July 31st The following birds were recorded on the Kinson Common in July, 2000. Mallard, moorhen, swift, house martin, black-headed gull, magpie, jay, jackdaw, kingfisher,kestrel, long-tailed tit, starling, house sparrow, robin, blackcap, willow warbler, wood pigeon, collared dove,carrion crow,greenfinch, blackbird, chiffchaff, great tit, wren,blue tit, dunnock, great spotted woodpecker, green woodpecker and sparrowhawk. AUGUST 2000 August 3rd Showers throughout the day. August 5-6 Grassland burnt on Poole Lane Heights. August 8th Betony and harebells are now flowering on Poole Lane Heights. Only a small clump of harebells survive on the Common now. August 9th 7 baby moorhens were swimming on the pond this morning, attended to very closely by their mother. Only 1 solitary mallard was present today. Perhaps the moorhens have become the masters of the pond again? August 16th Fires are again occurring on the Common. The Borough and the authorities are closely monitoring the situation. August 20th The Millennium Steps were created at the entrance to the at Glenmeadows Drive near Kinson Road. Local residents and site visitors to the site will now find the steep climb up to Glenmeadows far more easier. Aug 21st-24th Fires continue to cause concern amongst those who manage and use the excellent facilities to be found on the Kinson Common. Aug 28th Today marked the end of the Kinson Millennium Festival. Aug 31st Wild birds recorded in August, 2000. Magpie, Jay, mallard, moorhen, black-headed gull, swift, house martin,starling, blue tit, wood pigeon,collared dove, house sparrow, chiffchaff, green woodpecker, jackdaw, carrion crow, greenfinch, great spotted woodpecker, willow warbler, great tit, robin, herring gull, swallow, rook,goldfinch, long tailed tit, wren, blackbird, dunnock. SEPTEMBER 2000 Sept 1st Devilsbit scabious noted today. The tall reedmace and flowering hemp agrimony are now very noticeable in Central Bogs. The latter attracts many insects and butterflies. There is much evidence of recent fires on Two Barrow Heath and Poole Lane Heights. Sept 3rd Grassland was burned today by the authority home and in an area we call Pond Scrub. The home encourages an interest in growing plants. This year, a long line of tall sunflowers has attracted much interest amongst daily walkers on the Common. Sept 4th A slight trace of grey liquid entered the pond today having flowed down the stream from the Kinson Baths entrance. Sept 5th Blackberries are still ripe and pickable. The autumn leaves are already starting to trickle down from the trees. Bell heather is still in flower on Two Barrow Heath. A solitary speckled wood butterfly was observed this morning.The berries of the alder buckthorn are now fully ripened. Sept 6th The ripening fruit of the sweet chestnut was noted in the grounds of the authority home. Sept 10th Another warm and bright day. Sept 11th A few red admirals and painted ladys are still on the wing and in reasonable condition. Sept 12th The song of the male chiffchaff is now broken. He now appears to have lost an interest in the singing of his monotonous tune! It has been another warm day. Sept 14th Dull and overcast with a hint of rain in the morning. Sept 15th With motorists now growing more concerned about the current fuel shortage, Mother Nature carries on as normal and the Millennium year sinks more rapidly into autumn. Sept 16th A rapid flying clouded yellow was inspecting the native golden rod and scabious plants on Poole Lane Heights in the early morning sunshine. Sept 17th Gathering house martins and swallows were active over the Common today. They have been active over Central bog and Dragonfly Hollow. Sept 18th Very heavy showers in the morning. 4 mallards on the pond. Poole lane stream very swollen with traces of diesel in it. Generally very boggy underfoot.A shopping trolley from a local supermarket near Dominion Road was found dumped in the stream by the wooden bridge near Great Oaks. Sept 19th Showers and much heavy rainfall today.The autumn leaves are falling more heavily now. The bog asphodels are noticeable by their orange seed heads. It was a very damp and dull evening. Sept 23rd 4 male and 1 female mallards, 5 moorhens and 2 grey wagtails were active at Pepin`s Pond today. Sept 24th Despite the awful weather, the Sunday Club met for the purposes of air, recreation and imbibing near Two Barrow Heath. Sept 25th 11 mallards and 7 moorhens were seen at Pepin`s Pond today. Scurrying grey squirrels are active and appear to bury nuts and never find them again! A late swallow flew briefly over the Fryer Close entrance to the Common. The last walk of the day was difficult as the stream was swollen and the pond was high and dirty. The Poole Lane stream was very high and could not be crossed by Poole Lane Sallows. Sept 26th A solitary large flowering evening primrose was found to be in flower in a hollow in the middle of Two Barrow Heath. Sept 28th A pair of grey wagtails were present at the pond today. At dusk now, large numbers of crows can be seen hurrying westwards, as if in a real rush to get home! Sept 29th Very heavy showers fell today.Many mallards and moorhens were observed at Pepin`s Pond. Michaelmas daisies are very prominent in Central Bogs and near Dragonfly Hollow. A few are in flower by the pond. Sept 30th The following birds were observed on the Common this month:- Magpie, moorhen, wood pigeon, great tit, blue tit, robin, wren, black-headed gull, green woodpecker, willow warbler, blackbird, house martin, collared dove, carrion crow, starling, house sparrow,long-tailed tit, goldfinch, great spotted woodpecker,swallow, chiffchaff, jackdaw, jay, greenfinch, mallard,chaffinch, grey wagtail. October to December 2000 OCTOBER 2000 Oct 1st A heavy morning mist lifted to reveal sunshine With many listed and protected buildings in the Kinson area, some people often ask the purpose of the Lady Wimborne cottages.A long time ago, there was a close association between those who lived in the estate cottages and who worked on the vast estate. It is hard to believe now that Howe Farm is the present day Kinson Common. Oct 2nd Heavy showers dominated the day Oct 3rd Another overcast day.8 swallows were observed flying low over the Common and central Kinson after 3.00p.m. Oct 4th Untethered horses were found to be roaming around the Common this week. Oct 5th A sparrowhawk was set upon most ruthlessly by a band of angry crows as it attempted to hunt over the Poole Lane Meadows this afternoon. A wonderful charm of goldfinches have been using the Poole Lane Meadows as a feeding station. They frequently call to each other, quite distinctly, from the boughs of the bare trees on the mown grassland. Oct 6th Botanical recordings made this week include:- Red campion is still in flower by the Kinson Baths; Sheepsbit and devilsbit scabious , also native goldenrod, in the Poole Lane Heights region; Common snapdragon near to the Fryer close entrance to the Common; Holly, with ripe red berries, especially at the top of the Kinson School field. Oct 8th A brighter day with sunshine and white clouds. Reedmace stands, with their dark brown seed heads, are noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow. Hemp agrimony has now gone to seed. This plant attracts the late flying butterflies. Oct 11th It was extremely wet today. The stream was grey, very high and there was much debris and logs running through the system. Oct 16th Motor cycles were heard and observed on the Common. Oct 17th Stolen items, found by two public spirited schoolboys in the Great Oaks area of the Common, were taken to the Kinson Police station. A lady had been burgled in Redhill Drive. Ripe blackberries were found at the rear of Fryers Close. Oct 18th A damp and overcast day. Small motor cycles/scooters continue to cause problems on the Common. A large family of long-tailed tits were observed on Two Barrow Heath. A grey wagtail was searching for a meal at the waterfall.Photographs were taken at lunchtime of magnificent specimens of Fly agaric. One of the best displays of fungi for many years Although depicted in children`s story books, they are poisonous and should never be touched. Oct 23rd Heavy showers mid-morning. The weather cleared up sufficiently to allow star and planet gazing in the evening. Oct 25th Very autumnal morning. Considerable quantities of leaves fell overnight. The Common is now a true picture of autumn. Central Bogs is mellow with its yellowing and brown grasses. Stands of reedmace are very striking now. Even the thistles are sorry looking. Goldfinches and a green woodpecker were again observed on Poole Lane Meadows. Oct 26th A dull overcast day. Even the dandelions are packing up and stopping flowering now! The grill at the pond has been cleared. There is always much for the contractor to do at this point. Much debris gets washed through the stream system and ends up at this point. Oct 27th The arrival of a local smuggler`s inventory arouses much interest and reveals the fact that many owners of a local hostelry grazed cattle locally, including the Kinson Common before the 1790`s. Oct 28th A wet showery day. Jupiter and Saturn were seen peering through the clouds, in the brief clearer periods following heavy showers in the evening. Oct 29th British Summer Time has ended. Shorter days and longer nights now loom! There were high winds and heavy showers of rain today. Oct 31st Halloween. Although pumpkins quickly sold out in Kinson village, and were generally in short supply, there was an abundance of accompanied witches and goblins touring the local streets in the evening. NOVEMBER 2000 Nov 1st Very wet weather this week. The pond`s over flow worked due to high water levels in Pepin`s Pond & Dragonfly Hollow. Nov 4th Many fireworks were let off around the district this evening. Nov 5th It was a damp morning and the awaited rain came at lunchtime. Nov 7th Fireworks were let off on Poole Lane Heights during the evening. Nov 10th A small number of bullfinches were observed in Pond Scrub, near the fire break at the top of the Kinson School field. Nov 11th A very wet day. 6 long-tailed tits were observed together near Fryer`s Close. Nov 12th It was a good evening for star and planet gazing. Nov 13th Preparations are well in hand for a forthcoming slide and talk show to be given to a local group about Old Kinson and the natural history of the Kinson Common Nature Reserve. Nov 14th I slip deeper into my 50`s! Whilst a son is enjoying wonderful views of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon, (all the wrong way around), in the Canaries, in dear old England it is raining and no stars are visible!. Nov 15th Venus is observed low in the west at dusk. Nov 17th Blackberry is still in flower along the fence line of the rear gardens in Fryer Close. Nov 20th A wreath was laid by the family of Doreen Gover against a silver birch tree in Gover`s Glade. Nov 24th A cormorant has flown over the site in the past few days. Nov 25th Very heavy showers & rainfall have been experienced this week.The Common is again very waterlogged. Nov 26th 3 horses were noted grazing in Pond Scrub by the Area Authority`s home. Nov 27th It was very wet again today. It is said that this is the wettest autumn since 1766. A sparrowhawk was observed hunting for prey around Gover`s Glade this morning Nov 28th Usual visits were made to the Common today. The Common is still very waterlogged..Ripe holly berries are visible everywhere.The stream has smelt of diesel during the past few days. The Christmas lights have been switched on in Bournemouth. Festive street lights and lighting draped over bare trees on the Kinson Village Green are visible from the Common. Nov 30th The indifferent weather continues. Wild birds observed on the Common this month:- Long-tailed tit, blackbird, carrion crow, rook, jackdaw,green woodpecker, sparrowhawk, wood pigeon, magpie, jay,blue tit, great tit, wren, robin,black-headed gull, house sparrow, starling, goldfinch, greenfinch, tawny owl,great spotted woodpecker, bullfinch, grey wagtail, pied wagtail. Flying over the site:- Cormorant and Mute swan. DECEMBER 2000 Dec 1st There was very heavy rainfall overnight. 60 black-headed gulls were feeding on the Poole Lane meadowland today. Dec 2nd Indifferent day, some rain fell. Star gazing was excellent tonight. Jupiter and Saturn were viewed late evening. Several meteors were viewed under the planets observed. Dec 3rd There was a slight touch of frost this morning and then it rained. It was muddy underfoot on the Common later in the day.. Moorhens were active as was a green woodpecker on Poole Lane Heights. Dec 8th There was a loud storm in the early hours of today. Dec 9th 3 horses were grazing amongst the trees in Pond Scrub. Dec 11th The inclement weather continues. Dec 12th Mountain ash in leaf and flower on the fringes of Poole Lane Meadows. Violets in full flower on a bankside by the Kinson Baths Sloe in leaf, flowers washed away, in a thicket opposite Durdells Avenue. Many common daisies in flower on the Poole Lane Meadows.Ripe holly is very plentiful at present. Dec 15th 1 flower of the lesser celandine now flowers on a stream bank at Poole Lane. Naked eye astronomy was undertaken by the stone seat on the trackway below Two Barrow Heath after dusk. Jupiter and Saturn were clearly seen, as were all the signs of the Zodiac. The Common is a very good site for this type of activity as itis far enough away from sodium street lamps! A long trailing meteor flashed across the sky under Jupiter and Saturn. Raps was impatient wishing to get on with his last walk of the day! Dec 19th With the shortest day fast approaching, the night`s will soon be drawing out again. Dec 24th Christmas Eve. Dog walking traffic was lighter today and it was good to take a brisk early morning walk.Pigeons were active everywhere and jays appeared at almost every corner on the Common. A young lady from the Countryside division was peering from her parked vehicle at the 3 grazing horses on Poole Lane Meadows. A solitary grey wagtail was pecking at material coming onto a concrete platform from the Poole Lane Sallows issue pipe. Hidden deeply within a stream bank at Poole Lane, a single lesser celandine was observed in full flower. Dec 25th Christmas Day walks undertaken.Few walkers on the Common. Dec 26th Boxing Day. An expired little wood mouse was found at the bottom of the Millennium Steps.A Friend met a man who was unhappy about seeing the 3 horses unattended on the Poole Lane Meadows. He appeared to be in his 60`s but was 84 years old. Still vivid in his mind were the huge and wonderful butterflies and Moths of Burma, also the sad experience of once being a prisoner of war. Dec 27th The Sun appeared today! Blue sky and white clouds were also observed! It was a wonderful clear evening for star gazing. On Poole Lane Heights, Venus appeared like a lantern in the west and Saturn and Jupiter in the east were attended by Orion. There was an extremely heavy frost. Dec 28th Ice crackled underfoot on the Common this morning. Bright sunshine and clear sky. A goldcrest was active amongst ivy in Great oaks. A meadow pipit was present in Central Bogs. A green "yaffle" laughed boldly at walkers experiencing difficulty with ice about! The pavements around central Kinson were extremely slippery until the sun melted the ice. Dec 31st As 2000 draws to a close, we remember those who are still with us in spirit. We count our blessings as we have much to be thankful for individually. Sadly, this little account of a busy year must now be closed. The following pages are Kinson Nature Diary recordings undertaken in 2007. Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to June 2007 Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to June 2007 JANUARY Buzzards, Ducks, Gulls, Herons and Kingfishers at Longham. Little Egrets by the Dorset Stour at Longham. Pied Wagtails in central Kinson by the Village Green. Sparrowhawk visiting gardens in central Kinson. Male Hazel catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common. Nuthatches visiting Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common, also Cudnell Wood by Millhams Mead. 4 Fieldfares passing through central Kinson. Goldcrest activity, Central Bog, Kinson Common. Frogs entering bogland pools and waterfilled ditches on Kinson Common. Kestrels hunting over grassland at Millhams Mead. Goldfinch charms at Millhams and on Kinson Common where a group of 18 were observed. Bullfinches active on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common. Red Admiral on the wing, north-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common. (am,15th Jan.) Sweet violets in flower in a hedgerow in Poole Lane. Sloe flowering in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge. Palmate newts entering water-filled ditches on the Kinson Common. Wood mouse activity near the Kinson Waterfall. Goldcrests active around the lower end of Kinson Road and at Great Oaks on the Kinson Common. (21st.) 2 Foxes sitting together after dusk waiting for unwary ducks and moorhens at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common. Frog` spawn present in pools on the Kinson Common. (21st.) Two Mute Swans flying over Great Oaks, Kinson Common (27th). Fieldfares and Redwings passing through Kinson Common (27th). Snowdrops & Sloe with blossom in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (28th). FEBRUARY Buzzards, Ducks, Gulls, Herons and Kingfishers at Longham. Little Egrets by the Dorset Stour at Longham. Pied Wagtails squabbling over territory in central Kinson by the Village Green. Male Hazel catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common. Frogs and palmate newts present in some bogland pools and waterfilled ditches on Kinson Common. Kestrels present at Millhams Mead and at Longham. Sweet Violets in flower on the Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead. Sloe flowering in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge. Tawny Owl present around the Kinson Common. Lesser Celandine(s) flowering on the Kinson Common. Wild Plum in blossom by the Kinson Baths. Tree-creepers & Nuthatches active in Cudnell wood. Primroses beginning to emerge at Cudnell and on the Kinson Common. A young Common Rat active by the Kinson Common waterfall (9th Feb). Bullfinches active between Glenmeadows and Fryer Close by Kinson Road. Frogs spawn plentiful in Central Bog on Kinson Common where Snipe have been recorded in 2007. Buzzards visiting a Kinson nesting site (19th Feb). 4 Mute Swans flying over central Kinson near the Village Green. (21st am.) 8 Mute Swans on a water meadow at Kinson Manor Farm. (21st am.) 2 Canada Geese flying over Millhams Mead towards Longham bridge. (21st am.) Heath Spotted and Marsh Orchids emerging in the "Orchid Valley" on Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve (23rd am). MARCH Buzzards, Ducks, Gulls, Herons and Kingfishers at Longham. Little Egrets by the Dorset Stour at Longham. Male Hazel catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common. Frogs and palmate newts present in bogland pools and waterfilled ditches on Kinson Common. Sweet Violets in flower on the Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead. Sloe flowering in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge. Wild Plum in blossom by the Kinson Baths. Primroses beginning to emerge at Cudnell and on the Kinson Common. Heath Spotted and Marsh Orchids emerging in the "Orchid Valley" on Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve. Badger observed and active on the Kinson Common. Brimstone (male) and Red Admiral on the wing, Kinson Common, (3rd am). Wild bees active in an old woodpecker`s nest, Kinson Common, (3rd am). Roe Deer seen and photographed on the Kinson Common by local resident Mr. Dave Fish (5th). Magpies building a nest in an oak tree, Kinson Common. Buzzard and a Sparrowhawk hunting over Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (6th am). Fox sunning itself in the disused gravel pit on Poole Lane Heights near Poole Lane (6th before noon). Primroses in flower on a stream bankside near Poole Lane (9th). Red Campion and Green Alkanet in flower at Millhams Mead (11th). 3 male Brimstones in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (11th). Comma butterfly in Poole Lane Sallows (11th). Buzzard (pair), flying over Great Oaks, Kinson Common (11th am). Chiffchaff, near Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (11th). Common Bat, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th). Bluebells in flower near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th). Nuthatches and Great Spotted woodpeckers active in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (12th). Peacock butterfly in excellent condition in Gover`s Glade (12th). Chiffchaff, stuttered song, exploring trees in the Glenmeadows and Dragonfly Hollow regions of the Kinson Common (13th am). Chiffchaff, stuttered song, Millhams Mead (13th pm). Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock butterflies on the wing, Millhams Mead (13th pm). Blue Tit exploring a hole in the masonery of Kinson Church tower, (13th pm). Wood Anemones flowering in Cudnell Wood (13th). Buzzards being mobbed while flying over Kinson church (14th pm). Roe Deer (buck) dashing through open ground at Millhams Mead (14th pm). Ground Ivy, Common Speedwell and Daisies in flower at Millhams (14th). Sloe in blossom at Kinson Common, Longham and Millhams Mead (14th). Kestrel resting in Poole Lane Sallows, close to Poole Lane (15th). Tree surgeons (Banyards) carrying out essential conservation work to relieve the pressure on the two Fallen Oaks, Kinson Common (15th). 21 Palmate Newts in a Kinson Common bog pool (17th). Greater Stitchworts flowering on the fringes of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (18th). Paired Buzzards busy at their Kinson nest site (20th am). Good numbers of Greenfinches present in the gorse at Millhams (20th am). 3 majestic Mute Swans flying over Longham bridge (20th am). Chiffchaffs almost in full song at Millhams Mead (20th am). Goldcrests and Bullfinches present in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (21st). 1st Large Red Damselfly of 2007, Kinson Common (21st). Glistening Ink-caps, Kinson waterfall, Kinson Common (24th). Noctule bat detected and observed flying high over Pepin`s Pond and Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (25th 7.50pm). Brimstones, Commas and Peacocks by the gravel track alongside the streamside at Millhams Mead (26th). More Wood Anemones flowering, also Dog violets in Cudnell Wood (26th). 1st Small White butterfly, Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (27th). 2 pairs of Great Spotted woodpeckers active around Great Oaks and in the Kinson Cemetery ( 28th). Pair of Tree Creepers investingating oaks near the Stone seat, Main track, Kinson Common (28th). Flock of 20+ Redwings passing through Millhams Mead and Longham (29th am). Dead Green Woodpecker found underneath a former Great Spotted Woodpecker nest site, Main Track, Kinson Common (31st). 1st Speckled Wood butterfly on the wing, Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (31st) Small White butterfly, fringes of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (31st). Female Brimstone butterfly, Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st). Tree Creeper investigating oaks and birch trees in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (31st). Common Rat, in good condition, searching a bankside by the Fallen Oaks, Kinson Common (31st). Nuthatch activity in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (31st). Common bat & Noctule bat activity near Glenmeadows and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (31st after dusk). APRIL Wild Plum in flower near the Kinson Baths and in and around Poole Lane Sallows (1st). Chiffchaffs now in full song around the Kinson area (1st). Wood pigeons, good numbers, feeding at ground level in Dragonfly Hollow (1st). Slow-worm, Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (2nd). Brimstones (both sexes), Comma, Peacock & Small Whites on the wing, Kinson Common (2nd). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd). Tree-creeper on Oak, Main Track, Kinson Common (2nd). Bluebells, Dandelion, Greater Stitchwort, Lesser Celandine & Sloe in flower generally on the Kinson Common (2nd). Sparrowhawk hunting over central Kinson (2nd pm). Southern Marsh Orchids (some very advanced for the time of year) and Heath Spotted Orchids appearing well now on the Kinson Common (2nd). Wild Bees very active in a former woodpecker hole high up in an oak near the Kinson Cemetery (2nd). Lone Heron flying over Central Bog, Two Barrow Heath & the Kinson Cemetery (2nd am). Buzzards, Gulls, Herons and Mallards at Longham (3rd). Little Egret by the Dorset Stour at Longham (3rd). Pied Wagtails in central Kinson by the Kinson Library (3rd) Lone Buzzard, perched high up in a dead birch, Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Community Police officers patrolling Kinson Common (3rd). 3 Green Woodpeckers exploring an oak tree at Millhams Mead (4th). Mute Swans preparing for nesting by Longham bridge (4th). Little Egret wading in the Stour within Longham waterworks (4th). Chiffchaffs very active around Millhams (4th). Spectacular aerial display by paired Buzzards over central Kinson (5th). Swallow flying over central Kinson (5th pm). 3 Roe deer in the morning mist near Millhams (6th). Speckled Wood butterflies active on Poole Lane Heights, also in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (6th). Large Red Damselfly, Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Sparrowhawk circling racing pigeons, central Kinson (6th). Pair of Noctule bats active around the firebreak near the top of the Kinson School playing field soon after sunset (6th). Lone Fox active around Pepin`s Pond, at dusk (6th). Fox chasing a rabbit into gorse at Millhams (7th am). Buzzard chased by a Herring Gull, Kinson Common (8th am). Blackcap (male), in a sloe thicket, Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve (9th am). 1st Blackcap (male), Central Sallows, Kinson Common (9th pm). 1st Willow Warbler, high ground at Millhams (10th am). Ivy-Leaved Toadflax, Kinson Common, (10th new botanical record). 2 Buzzards in a silver birch tree, Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (11th). Garlic Mustard, White-dead Nettle and Green Alkanet in flower at Millhams Mead (11th). Apple blossom in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (12th am). Glorious Amelanchier in flower on the Kinson Common (12th). 2 Herons in the Dudsbury valley and one Pheasant calling from the grasslands at Millhams (13th). A Leech, numerous Palmate newts and developing Frog tadpoles in a rapidly drying out ditch by the Kinson Common Waterfall (15th eve). Lousewort and Tormentil in flower, Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). Common Blue (males), Central Bog & Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (16th). Good numbers of Large Red Damselflies, side-stream, Kinson Common (16th). Lenormand`s water-crowfoot, flowering in the side-stream, also in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). Buzzards, high profile at present, around Central Bog, Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Two adult Swallows flying low in search of insects around lower Millhams (17th am). Anglers` "Green Drake" resting in ground level vegetation around the hedgerow by Longham bridge (17th am). 3 Roe deer in a large meadow near Kinson Farm (18th am). Whitethroat in brambles at lower Millhams (19th am). 4 Swifts circling high over Longham bridge (19th am). Common Vetch in flower on a bankside in Kinson Road (20th). Three-cornered Leek in flower, Poole Lane side-stream, Kinson Common (20th). Red Campion flowering under a hedgerow near Kinson Church (21st). Honesty, in profusion, on a hedgebank by Poole Lane Meadows (22nd). 1st Reed Warbler of 2007 in the reed margins at lower Millhams (23rd am). Mute Swans at nest site below Longham bridge (24th). Swallow flying low over gardens in the lower Kinson Road (24th - early pm). A lone Heron perched on the rooftop of a bungalow in the lower Kinson Road (25th am). Herons (2) on Kitcher`s Mead by the streamside at Millhams (25th am). Swifts flying over central Kinson (25th late afternoon). Mallard duck with 4 fluffy ducklings by Longham bridge (26th am). House Martin flying over central Kinson (28th pm). Lady`s Smock in flower in Dragonfly Hollow (29th) Small Copper butterflies in Dragonfly Hollow & Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Orange-Tip (male) investigating Garlic Mustard near the waterfall, Kinson Common (29th). MAY Buzzards, Crows, Gulls, Heron and Mallards at Longham (1st am). Little Egret in the shallows by the Dorset Stour at Longham (1st am). Pied Wagtail sat on Longham bridge (1st am). Whitethroats flighting brambles at lower Millhams (1st am). Cuckoo calling and passing through lower Millhams near Kinson Farm (1st am). Red Admiral on nettles at Millhams Mead (1st am). 1st Bramble in flower by Longham bridge (1st am). Banded Demoiselle ( males & females) by the riverside opposite the Bridge House on the Bournemouth side (1st am). Blackcaps in full song near Millhams bridge (1st am). Reed Buntings and Reed Warblers active in the reed margins of the side-stream below Millhams bridge (1st am). Heron plodding slowly over the Kinson Village Green region. (1st am). Adult Mayflies active by the Dorset Stour at Longham (1st am). Clouded Yellow butterfly, Kinson Common (1st am). Cuckoo`s flight path observed from Millhams Mead to the Longham Waterworks (3rd - early morning). Common Bat flying over the lower Kinson Road back gardens not far from the Kinson Village Green (3rd - evening). Cuckoo flying from Longham bridge to the Bridge House and Dudsbury regions (4th am). First flowerings of Early Marsh and Southern Marsh Orchids, Kinson Common (4th). 2 Herons flying over and one pair of Pied Wagtails on the Kinson Village Green (5th am). Brimstone (female), Holly Blue, Orange-Tip, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing, Kinson Common (5th pm). Broad-bodied Chaser (pair), visiting a natural pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th pm). Large Red and Common Blue Damselflies generally active around Kinson Common (5th pm). Cuckoo flying around the Longham bridge region (6th am). Chub and other freshwater fish gathering in shoals in the shallows of the Dorset Stour by Longham bridge (6th am). Bog Cotton Grass, Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Tormentil, all showing well in the wet bogland of Kinson Common (9th). Good numbers of small froglets in the damper regions of Kinson Common (9th). Flowerings of the Early Marsh and Southern Marsh Orchids beginning to increase on the Kinson Common (9th). Sand Martins on the wing near Longham bridge (11th). Reed Warbler and Reed Bunting activity in the stream margins at Millhams Mead (11th). Numbers of Early Marsh and Southern Marsh orchids in full flower and some Heath Spotted orchids approaching the flowering stage, Kinson Common, (12th). Hobby recorded on the Kinson Common during a Countryside guided walk (12th). At least 18 Swifts flying together over central Kinson (13th am). Great Spotted & Green Woodpeckers active at lower Millhams (16th am). Buzzard visiting its nest site near Millhams (17th am). 23 Jackdaws on the Kinson School playing field (17th eve). Banded Demoiselle and Beautiful Demoiselle activity in the southern sector of the Kinson Common (19th am). 4 Moorhen chicks on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, (20th). Scarce Chaser dragonflies active at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common (20th). Good numbers of Meadow Thistles in flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th am). Common Blue butterflies (males) observed at Millhams Mead and on Kinson Common (20th). A pair of Buzzards being mobbed as they flew over Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd - early pm). Early Marsh, Heath Spotted & Southern Marsh orchids now flowering on the Kinson Common (22nd). Common Bat & Noctule Bat activity on the Kinson Common (24th dusk). JUNE Buzzards, Crows, Gulls, Herons, Mallards, Swallows and Swifts at Longham (1st am). Little Egret by the Dorset Stour at Longham (1st am). Pied Wagtails and Long-tailed Tits active near Longham bridge (1st am). Whitethroats very active at lower Millhams and near Longham bridge(1st am). Reed Buntings and Reed Warblers active in the reed margins of the side-stream at lower Millhams (1st am). Early Marsh, Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted Orchids in full flower at Kinson Common (1st am). Foxgloves flowering on the Kinson Common (1st). Green Alkanet and Red Campion in flower near Kinson Church (1st). House Martins nesting successfully in central Kinson (1st). Tulip Tree in flower in Pelhams Park (1st). Common Darter, Scarce Chaser and Burnet Companion moths active in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd am). Fox scampering through meadowland opposite Kinson Church (3rd am). Stag Beetles active on Kinson Common and in the lower Kinson Road at dusk (3rd). Common Shrew activity by a ditch-side at lower Millhams (4th am). 13 Jackdaws circling over central Kinson (4th am). Whitethroats, Reed Bunting & Reed Warblers very active at lower Millhams (4th am). Coots, Gulls, Heron, Mallards, Mute Swans and Wagtails by the riverside near Longham bridge (4th am). Fish spawning in the shallows near Longham bridge and Chub of good size observed (4th am). Bog Asphodels coming into flower in the bogland at Kinson Common (4th). Lousewort and Tormentil in flower in the wet boggy areas on Kinson Common (4th). Fox trotting openly through Central Bog, early evening, and another younger one investigating Pepin`s Pond at dusk (5th). Buzzard stalking young rabbits at lower Millhams (6th am). Common Tern diving for fish in the Dorset Stour near Longham bridge (6th am). Main counts of Southern Marsh Orchids and Heath Spotted Orchids on the Kinson Common (6th). House Sparrows active around grazing cattle on Kinson Common (7th). Large Skipper butterflies active on Kinson Common (7th). Southern Hawker dragonfly hawking in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th). Meadow Brown butterflies active on Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead (7th & 8th). Opium poppies (garden escape) in flower in the valley at lower Millhams (8th). Good numbers of Banded Demoiselles in dense vegetation by the riverside at Longham (8th). 3 Mallard ducklings and 3 Moorhen chicks on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). Love-in-a-mist found on a bankside at Kinson Common (9th). Cuckoo calling and working its way from lower Millhams to Longham bridge and back again (10th am). Pale Butterwort recording on Kinson Common (11th & 12th). Painted Lady butterfly, Kinson Common (12th mid-morning). Kinson Common Orchid Survey ongoing with more southern marsh orchids flowering later in new locations (14th). Buzzard activity over Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th pm). Cuckoo (male) being mobbed and driven away by other birds at lower Millhams (15th). Evening Primrose in flower at Millhams Mead (15th). Marbled White, fresh specimen on the wing in Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th am). Buzzard being mobbed by crows as it flew over Central Bog & Poole lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th early afternoon). Fox sunning itself in the morning sunshine, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th am). Common Tern flying around Longham bridge (17th am) Common Bat flying around properties in the lower Kinson Road (18th eve). Fox stalking a crow on the Kinson School playing field (19th - eve). Painted Lady butterflies (2), Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th am). 5-Spot Burnet moth, grassland, Kinson Common (20th). Rosebay and other willowherbs in flower throughout Kinson (20th). Three species of wild orchids on Kinson Common are fading rapidly now. Heath Spotted Orchids in Gover`s Glade continue to flower (23rd). Scarlet Tiger moth ( Callimorpha dominula), found in a damp area at lower Millhams (24th). Swallows, swifts and martins flying low over the Dorset Stour in search of insects at Longham on a dull and drizzly summer morning (25th). A Fox with two playful cubs, at dusk, Poole Lane Meadows, (26th). Globe Thistle on a valley bank at lower Millhams (29th). Kinson Nature Diary Records - July to December 2007 Kinson Nature Diary Records - July to December 2007 JULY Good numbers of wild rabbits active at lower Millhams (1st am). Globe thistle stand on a bank near the Millhams Recycling unit (1st). Kingfisher flying across the Stour by Longham bridge (1st am). Tall stand of flowering Teasels on the free-stretch bank at Longham (1st). 3 species of Wild orchids fading generally, Kinson Common (1st). Meadow Brown & Large Skipper activity in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Common Darter, Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Large Red Damselfly activty in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st am). Love-in-the- Mist and Buddleja davidii (SZ06638 BNG95993), on a stream bank, Kinson Common (1st). Reedmace stand ripening, Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Bog Asphodel, Cross-leaved Heath & Tormentil, Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Purple Loosestrife in flower, Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Pale Butterworts, no flowers, Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Ragwort in flower at lower Millhams, also in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). House Sparrows active on Poole Lane Heights and in Central Bog (1st am). Family of Long-tailed Tits (c6), near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st am). Buzzard at nest site at lower Millhams (2nd am). Sparrowhawk hunting over the Longham waterworks near Longham bridge (2nd am). Self Heal in flower at lower Millhams and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Clouded Yellow, fresh specimen, recorded in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common, at 2.20pm (3rd).Also recorded again at 2.38pm at SZ06814 BNG96060 on the same Common (3rd). Swifts, Swallows and martins swooping through oak canopies in search of insects near Longham bridge (4th am). 3 Clouded Yellows and one Marbled White active in the bogland regions of Kinson Common (4th am). Pair of Buzzards active around the Cenntral Sallows and Central Bogs regions of Kinson Common (4th - late morning). Brown Hawker, Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th). Lesser Skullcap & Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil in flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Garden Everlasting Pea & Common Centaury in flower at lower Millhams (5th). 5 Clouded Yellows on the wing in the valley on Kinson Common (6th). Buzzard flying over central Kinson, mid morning (6th). Roe Deer tracks at Millhams (7th). A murmuration of 51 starlings on a power line at lower Millhams (7th am). 6 Clouded Yellows in the valley at Kinson Common (7th). Golden-ringed and Emperor dragonflies active around Pepin`s Pond region (7th). Brimstones (male), Commas, Holly Blues, Meadow Browns, Red Admirals and Skippers active throughout the Kinson Common (7th early afternoon). While a pair of Buzzards disturbed a whole flock of gulls and other birds near the Kinson Village Green, a Sparrowhawk took advantage of the situation and seized an unsuspecting sparrow and carried it away (7th late afternoon). A family of Foxes active at dusk on Poole Lane Meadows (7th). Sloes setting in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (8th). Dorset Stour in spate at Longham (8th). Freshly emerged Hedge Brown butterfly in grassland at lower Millhams (8th). Commas active at lower Millhams (8th am). Fine clump of St. John`s Wort in flower on higher ground near Millhams Mead (8th). Painted Lady & Marbled White butterfly on buddleja, lower Kinson Road (9th am). Beatiful Damselfly (female) on bracken, Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (9th am). Good numbers of Golden-ringed Dragonfly , Kinson Common (9th pm). Sparrowhawk being scolded by gulls, central Kinson (9th am). Emerging Field Mushrooms in the damp grassland near Longham bridge (10th am). Sparrowhawk hunting in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (11th). Holly Blue, Small Copper and Comma butterflies active around Pepin`s Pond (11th pm). Clumps of Yellow and Purple Loosestrife in flower in Dragonfly Hollow (12th). Lawyer`s Wig (6+) at the top of a valley at lower Millhams (13th). Mute Swans with only one cygnet near Longham bridge (13th). Wasp Spiders and webs found on Kinson Common (13th pm). Clouded Yellow butterflies (at least 8), active in the upper valley, Kinson Common (13th pm). Family of Blackcaps together at lower Millhams (14th am). Hoards of Herring Gulls mobbing a lone Buzzard over central Kinson (14th pm). Noctule bat active at dusk near Dragonfly Hollow ( 14th eve). 9 Jackdaws on the roof of the Kinson Road Medical Centre (15th am). At least 5 Clouded Yellows on the wing in the upper valley, Kinson Common (15th am). A pair of Beautiful Demoiselles, Large Red damselflies and Golden-ringed dragonflies active in the side-stream, Kinson Common (15th am). Buzzard sitting on high on a dead birch, Central Bog , Kinson Common, (15th late am). Kingfisher sitting on the lower south-facing pond railings, Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th early pm). Roe Deer (buck) in the grassland at Millhams (16th). 10 Clouded Yellows in the upper valley, Kinson Common (16th). Pied Wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (17th am). Brown Hawkers active in Central Bog & around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th pm). Buzzard & Sparrowhawk hunting in Central Bog & the Great Oaks regions of Kinson Common at the same time (18th pm). 5 Clouded Yellows active in the upper valley of Kinson Common (18th pm). Noctule bats (3) near the Kinson Common waterfall at dusk (18th & 19th). Moorhens with four young on Pepin`s Pond, (19th) Buzzards circling and "pewing" over Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead (19th). Emperor Dragonfly activity at Pepin`s Pond and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Good numbers of Clouded Yellows in the upper valley at Kinson Common (19th). Brown Hawkers in Central Bog and at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th). Two pairs of Beautiful Demoiselles, Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Sparrowhawk and a Bandit around Dragonfly Hollow at dusk (19th). Foxes on the short sward of Poole Lane Meadows at dusk (19th). Torrential rain caused damage to the Kinson Common Waterfall at SZ06818 BNG 96115. (20th am). Despite weather concerns, Mother Moorhen and her 4 fluffy chicks were found safe and well at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st am). 6 Clouded Yellows in the upper valley, Kinson Common (22nd). Clouded Yellows also observed in Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow (22nd). Brown Hawker & Southern Hawker observed in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd). Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadown Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and Whites observed generally around Kinson (22nd). Buzzard active and flying low through Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Harebells in flower, Poole Lane Heights, Grid ref: SZ06632 96074, (22nd). Fox running openly through Central Bog before noon (24th). 6 Graylings and some Small Copper butterflies active on Two Barrow Heath (24th pm). Brown Hawker dragonfly activity at Millhams and on Kinson Common (24th). Brimstone, Holly Blue, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and assorted Whites active generally in Kinson (24th). 2 Clouded Yellows active in the upper valley Kinson Common (24th). Buzzard flying over Kinson Cemetery (24th pm). Golden-ringed dragonflies active in Central Bog (24th pm). Buzzard flying over the Bridge House at Longham (25th am). About 100 gulls flying over the Cuckoo Woods region at dusk (25th). Dorset Stour at Longham in spate (26th). 2 Clouded Yellows active in the upper valley, Kinson Common (28th). Brown Hawker dragonflies active in Central Bog, Dragonfly Hollow and at Pepin`s Pond (28th). Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadown Brown ,Peacock, Small Copper,Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and Whites active generally on Kinson Common (28th). Fox sat watching 5 Mallards at Pepin`s Pond (28th early afternoon). Purple Hairstreak butterfly flying around tall oak tree near Pepin`s Pond (28th am). Sparrowhawk driven away by a gull over Dragonfly Hollow (29th am). 2 Noctule Bats hunting together over Poole Lane Meadows at dusk (29th). Signs of ripening Hawthorns and Sloes at Longham (30th am). Ripened berries of Guelder Rose very noticeable on Kinson Common (30th). 3 Sparrowhawks disturbed from Dragonfly Hollow (30th early pm). Several Clouded Yellows on the wing in the upper valley, Kinson Common (30th am). Brown Hawkers active around Pepin`s Pond and one female laying eggs among debris by the grill (31st pm). AUGUST Some Clouded Yellow activity in the upper valley, Kinson Common (1st am). Sparrowhawk chasing a pigeon around Pepin`s Pond (1st am). Six spot Burnet & Mother Shipton moths active on Poole Lane Meadows (1st am). A number of Small Copper butterflies on ragwort, Kinson Common (1st am). Brimstone (female) on purple loosestrife, Dragonfly Hollow (1st am). Green Woodpecker activity around the fringes of Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Small charms of Golfinches and good numbers of Greenfinches observed at lower Millhams (1st am). Mute Swans with a well grown cygnet and a stalking Heron in the margins near Longham bridge (1st am). Late Summer wild mushrooms appearing near the high ground at the rear of the Millhams Recycling Unit (1st am). Globe thistles still showing well at lower Millhams (1st am). Sparrowhawk chasing prey through Central Bog towards Kinson Cemetery ( 1st pm). Brown Hawkers and Golden-ringed dragonflies active in the lower valley, Kinson Common (1st pm). Hay-making down on Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). 5 Noctules bats hunting moths over Poole Lane Meadows at dusk (2nd). Field Mushrooms emerging on grassland near Longham bridge (3rd). Charms of Golfinches inspecting teasels at lower Millhams (3rd am). Buzzard active over Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Clouded Yellow active in the upper valley, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Brimstone (female) on purple loosestrife, Dragonfly Hollow (3rd pm). Kinson Common waterfall now repaired (3rd). Heron flying over central Kinson (3rd early eve). Small flock of Herring Gulls flying over central Kinson (4th pm). Noctule and Common Bats observed on Kinson Common at dusk (4th). Beautiful Damselfly active in the Kinson Common side-stream and the Golden-ringed Dragonfly also observed in the same region (5th am). Brown Hawker Dragonflies active in Central Bog and at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th am). Pale Butterwort in flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Good numbers of Common Darters observed Kinson Common (5th). Common Bats flying around Dragonfly Hollow at dusk (5th). Buzzard and Cormorant activity at lower Millhams (6th). Hedge Brown & Meadow Brown butterflies active at lower Millhams (7th am). Common Blue, Grayling, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and Whites, active on Kinson Common (7th am). Wasp Spider in Central Bog south-side, Kinson Common (7th am). Golden-ringed & Brown Hawker dragonflies active in the upper valley, Kinson Common (7th am). Moorhen parents with two chicks on Pepin`s Pond (7th pm). Common Darter & Ruddy Darter dragonflies active in the lower valley, Kinson Common (7th am). Tawny Owl observed at dusk at the Fryer`s Close entrance to Kinson Common (7th). 3 Harebells in flower, Poole Lane Heights (8th). Golden-ringed and Southern Hawker dragonflies active in Gover`s Glade (8th pm). Great-Spotted Woodpecker on dead oak by Pepin`s Pond (8th pm). Buzzard flying over Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (8th pm). Sloes setting in the hedgerows on Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead (8th). Small Tortoiseshell on nettles by Pepin`s Pond (8th pm). Family of Whitethroats investigating brambles at lower Millhams (9th am). Sparrowhawk activity over central Kinson (9th pm). Young and adult Swallows resting on power lines at lower Millhams (10th am). Tansy clumps in flower on a bankside near Longham bridge (10th). Brown Hawker active at Millhams Mead (10th am). Brown Hawkers active around Pepin`s Pond & Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th pm). Great Spotted Woodpecker on oaks near Kinson School (11th pm). Sparrowhawk hunting over central Kinson (11th pm). Holly Blue butterflies in the gardens at the lower end of Kinson Road (11th pm). Noctule bat flying around oaks near Fryer Close (11th eve). Buzzard active at lower Millhams (12th am). Good numbers of young and adult swallows flying together around lower Millhams and near Kinson Manor Farm (12th am). Common Hawker seeking flies in the hedgerows near the Millhams Recycling Unit (12th am). Brown Hawker, Golden-ringed and Migrant Hawker dragonflies active on Kinson Common, (13th pm). Sparrowhawk hunting around Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade (13th pm). Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown and White butterflies active in the Kinson area (13th pm). Ragwort over abundant this year at Kinson Common, Millhams Mead and in the grassland by the "free stretch" near Longham bridge (13th). Buzzard activity over Longham and Millhams (13th). Small murmuration of starlings near Kinson Village Green (14th pm). Swallows gathering in good numbers on pylons at lower Millhams (15th am). Elderberry ripening in the hedgerows around lower Millhams (15th). Moorhen parent with one small chick in the stream below Millhams bridge (15th). At least 150 gulls and assorted corvids on the large meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (15th am). Collected our first ripe conker from Pelhams Park (15th am). Buzzard activity over central Kinson and at Millhams (16th). Lunar Hornet Clearwing moth observed by Mr. Dave Fish on Kinson Common (16th). Large charm of Goldfinches on creeping thistles at lower Millhams (17th am). Beautiful damselfly, Golden-ringed and Brown Hawker, Common Darter and Red Darter dragonflies recorded on Kinson Common (17th pm). Wasp spiders observed on Kinson Common (17th pm). Lunar Hornet Clearwing moth observed flying through Dragonfly Hollow (17th pm). Heron inspecting and almost landing on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th pm). Buzzards "pewing" at Millhams Mead (18th am). Cormorants active around lower Millhams (19th). Stands of Common Toadflax, near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (19th). Southern Hawker active in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (20th). Painted Lady butterfly activity observed on Kinson Common (20th am). Globe Thistle stand fading at lower Millhams (20th). Heron activity near Longham bridge (20th). 4 Collared Doves exploring Pelhams Park (21st am). Raft Spider activity noted on Kinson Common (21st pm). Sparrowhawk and Buzzard circling Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (21st pm). Troublesome Wasps encountered on the north-side of Central Bog near a footpath, Kinson Common. Borough Parks department informed (21st pm). Super charm of Goldfinches observed on thistles at lower Millhams (22nd am). Pair of Buzzards circling central Kinson, (22nd early pm). Bat activity observed at the Kinson waterfall and by Pepin`s Pond (22nd eve). Speckled Wood butterflies spiralling in a hedgerow near Millhams bridge (23rd am). Trifid Bur Marigold found in a damp area of Kinson Common (23rd). Cormorants active near Longham bridge (24th). Great Spotted woodpeckers on oaks at lower Millhams (24th am). Small party of Pied Wagtails on the higher ground at lower Millhams (25th am). Elephant Hawkmoth larva found by a cat in a garden in the lower region of Kinson Road (25th). Southern Hawker dragonfly inspecting the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). Lunar Hornet Clearwing moths observed in Dragonfly Hollow & Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, (26th). Buzzard activity noted around central Kinson, Kinson Common and Millhams Mead (26th). Hops ripening in the hedgerows at Millhams Mead (27th). A family of Chiffchaffs in a hedgerow by the Millhams Recycling Unit (28th am). A magnificent pair of Kingfishers "charging about" together by Longham bridge and the nearby Bridge House Hotel (29th am). Buzzard flying low towards the Kinson Village Green area (29th pm). SEPTEMBER Evening Primrose and Bindweed in flower at lower Millhams (1st). Hops and Sloes abundant in hedgerows near Longham bridge (1st). Goldfinches on teasels near Millhams Mead (1st). Small party of Pied Wagtails on security fencing Millhams Recycling Unit (1st). Heron activity by the Dorset Stour at Longham (1st). Southern Hawker dragonfly "hawking" in gardens at the lower end of Kinson Road (1st). 13 Jackdaws on Kinson School playing field (1st pm). Small stands of White and Red Campion in flower at lower Millhams (2nd). Common Mallow, Common Toadflax and St. John`s Wort in flower, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity, Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Lunar Hornet Clearwing moth investigating the fringes of Pepin`s Pond Kinson Common (3rd pm). Speckled Woods, Hedge & Meadow Browns, also Whites on the wing, Kinson Common (3rd). Hawkweed and Devil`s Bit Scabious in flower, also small pockets of Heather, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (3rd). Tawny Owl calling at dusk, near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Small party of young and adult Swallows on power lines at lower Millhams (4th am). Buzzards active around Cuckoo woods (5th pm). Swallow and martin activity near Longham (6th). Pair of Kingfishers active near Longham bridge (7th am). 6 Jackdaws on the rooftops together, central Kinson (7th am). Garden Everlasting Pea in flower, lower Millhams (7th am). Kestrel mobbed by crows, lower Millhams (7th am). Buzzard attacked by crows, near Longham bridge (8th am). Little Egret sat in a willow, near Longham bridge (9th am). Adult Fox sat in the open in a meadow opposite Kinson church (8th am). Blackthorn with ripening sloes and three flowers, Millhams (9th). Tansy in flower on a bankside, near Longham bridge (9th). Amelanchier displaying some autumnal leaves, Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th). Small murmuration of starlings flying around Pelhams Park (9th am). Common Shrew on a trackway at lower Millhams (10th). Tawny Owl active after dusk around central Kinson and Kinson Common (10th eve). Native Golden-rod in flower on Poole Lane Heights and in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (11th). Heather in flower on the north side of Central Bog at its western end (11th). Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th pm). Mallards at Pepin`s Pond, male in eclipse (11th). Pockets of Red Campion in flower on Kinson Common (11th). Emperor and Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity on Kinson Common (11th). Pair of Buzzards soaring over Poole Lane Meadows and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (11th am). Common Blue, Speckled Wood and White butterflies active on Kinson Common (11th). Wasp spiders, some in webs, others guarding cocoons, Kinson Common (11th). Heron and Kingfisher activity near Longham bridge (12th am). Swallows gathering near Kinson Manor Farm (12th am). Sparrowhawk flying low into the grounds of Kinson School (13th am). Common Bat investigating back gardens in Kinson Road near Kinson Library (13th eve). Spiders webs galore on dead Teasel heads at Millhams (14th am). Bat activity around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th dusk). Gulls mobbing a Heron as it flew over Kinson School (15th early morning). 3 Buzzards circling together over the Kinson School field and central Kinson (15th am). Green Woodpecker activity at Millhams (16th am). Grey Wagtail investigating waterweeds near Longham bridge (17th am). Crab apples abundant in a hedgerow near the higher ground at lower Millhams (17th). Swallows skimming low over the tree tops near Kinson Manor Farm (18th am). Cormorant activity near Longham bridge (18th am). Large White, Red Admiral, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterfly activity on Kinson Common (18th pm). Buzzard "pewing" near Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th pm). Emperor, Common and Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity on Kinson Common (18th pm). Kestrel resting on a rooftop near the Kinson Village Green (19th am). Herons and a Little Egret active near Longham bridge and The Bridge House (20th am). Pied Wagtails active on the higher ground at Millhams (20th). Comfrey in flower near Millhams bridge (21st). Grey Squirrels very active in Pelhams Park (22nd am). Himalayan Balsam in flower on a bankside near Millhams bridge (23rd). Swallows flying low over central Kinson (23rd pm). 24+ Swallows circling Longham bridge (24th am). Small parties of Swallows flying over central Kinson (24th am). 200-300 gathering Swallows on power lines at lower Millhams (25th am). Amelanchier by Pepin`s Pond displaying autumnal colours, Kinson Common (25th). Red Admiral butterflies active around Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (25th am). Patches of Native Golden-rod in flower, Poole Lane Heights, (25th). Swallows flying over Dragonfly Hollow & Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (25th am). Noticeable stands of Reedmace in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (25th). Speckled Wood butterflies active on Kinson Common (25th am). Asters flowering in Dragonfly Hollow and around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th). Grey Wagtail at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th pm). Roe Deer observed near Millhams Mead (26th am). 26 Canada Geese on the river bed below Longham bridge (26th am). Carrion Crow chasing away a Kestrel from the grounds of Kinson School (26th eve). 24 Canada Geese on the river bed by Longham bridge (27th am). Large gathering of swallows and martins over central Kinson (27th early eve). 22 Canada Geese and good numbers of Mallards and Herons on the river bed below Longham bridge (28th am). Sloe still flowering in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (28th). 23 Canada Geese on the river bed with other water fowl near Longham bridge (29th am). Pied Wagtails on security fencing at Millhams (29th). 13 Feral pigeons on higher ground at lower Millhams (29th am). 24 Canada Geese on the river with other waterfowl below Longham bridge (30th am). Pockets of Devil`s bit Scabious in flower, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common, (30th). Ruddy Darter dragonflies flying in tandem, Pepin`s Pond (30th am). Buzzard flying over Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th am). 8 Mallards on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (30th am). Speckled Wood & Small Copper butterflies active on Kinson Common (30th am). Common Toadflax in flower, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (30th). Canadian Golden-Rod flowering in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (30th). OCTOBER Coots,Heron, Mallards, Moorhens and Mute Swans active on the Dorset Stour at Longham (1st am). 24 Canada Geese "dropped in" to land on the river bed below Longham bridge (1st at 8.20am). Rabbits galore on a trackway by the "free stretch" near Longham bridge (1st am). Kipper disappeared down a rabbit hole at 8.35am and refused to come out until 8.55am (1st). Ragwort and patches of St. John`s Wort in flower at Millhams. Conkers and Sweet Chestnuts in abundance at Pelhams Park (1st). Small party of Jackdaws investigating rooftops in central Kinson (1st am). Himalayan Balsam still florishing at lower Millhams (1st). Good numbers of House Sparrows in a hedgerow near Kinson Village Green (2nd am). 26 Canada Geese on the river bed between the Bridge House Hotel and Longham bridge (2nd am). Clumps of Evening Primrose flowering in the valley at lower Millhams (2nd). Jackdaws on the rooftops and flying around central Kinson (2nd). Male Hazel catkins already showing well near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). 4 Roe deer in open country at lower Millhams (3rd am). Kingfisher flying over the gambian weir by lower Millhams (3rd). Heron, Little Egret and waterfowl in the company of 24 Canada Geese below Longham bridge (3rd am). Pheasants (male and female), active around an area used by horses, at lower Millhams (3rd am). Ripe Holly berries on trees by the main track near Kinson Baths, Kinson Common (3rd) Ruddy Darter dragonflies active by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Glossy red berries of Guelder Rose noticeable by the waterfall, Kinson Common (3rd). Bog Asphodels in flower and Bog Cotton Grass stands at the east end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Heaths and Heathers in flower, Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Native Golden-rod and Devil`s bit Scabious in flower on Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (3rd). Pockets of Buttercups in flower, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Red Campion flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd). Wasp Spider cocoons noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Honeysuckle in flower at the northern end of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Medium sized Common Frog active in a bog pool, Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Emerging mushrooms and toadstools, Kinson Common (3rd). Small pockets of Tormentil in flower generally, Kinson Common (3rd). Asters doing well in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Red Admiral, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies active on Kinson Common (3rd pm). 24 Canada Geese, Cormorants, Gulls and Mallards on the river bed near Longham bridge (4th am). Grey Wagtails (pair) exploring surface weed by Longham bridge (4th am). Goldcrest nestling in a Sloe thicket at Millhams Mead (4th am). Buzzards circling and soaring over central Kinson (4th pm). Party of Blue and Great Tits at lower Millhams (5th am). 24 Canada Geese on the river bed near the arches of Longham bridge (5th am). Grey Wagtails active among water weeds near Millhams (5th am). Small parties of Starlings active around central Kinson (5th am). Robins returning to gardens and very noticeable now in Kinson hedgerows (5th am). Cormorants active around Millhams and Longham (5th). Grey Squirrels collecting chestnuts and acorns in Pelhams Park (5th am). Thrushes flying together around the Kinson and Millhams areas (5th). 4 Buzzards circling over central Kinson and heading in the direction of Kinson Common (5th early afternoon). 3 Roe deer (does), browsing in the Autumn mist at lower Millhams (6th am). Black-headed Gulls,Heron,Kingfishers, Little Egret, Moorhens and 24 Canada Geese on the river bed between Longham bridge and the Bridge House (6th am). Pheasants seen foraging in the taller grassland at lower Millhams (6th am). Pheasant (female) sat on Kinson School brick wall by Kinson Road (6th 6.30pm). Roe Deer (buck and does) observed near Millhams Mead (7th am). Little Egrets (2) active around the lower Stour region by Longham (7th am). Herons, Mallards and the large flock of Canada Geese still present on the river bed below Longham bridge (7th am). Kestrel hovering over the grasslands of Millhams Mead (7th am). Jackdaws and Gulls present around Kinson Village Green (7th am). Woodpecker activity on Kinson Common (7th pm). Amelanchier displaying an array of Autumn colours by Pepin`s Pond (7th pm). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th pm). Red Campion in flower between Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th). Water level at Pepin`s Pond generally low for the time of year and some Mallard and Moorhen activity observed (7th). Shetland cattle (2) still present on Kinson Common (7th). Corvids, especially Magpies, congregating together to drive away a bird of prey, Poole Lane Heights (7th pm). Recent signs of a Sparrowhawk attack on a pigeon, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (7th). White Deadnettle and Cut-leaved Cranesbill in flower at Millhams (8th). 26 Canada Geese on the river bed below Longham bridge edging out Herons and Little Egrets (8th am). Pockets of Blackthorn still flowering in a hedgerow near Millhams Mead (8th). 5 Buzzards soaring over central Kinson and heading in the direction of Cuckoo Woods (8th pm). Tansy and Meadowsweet in flower in the damp grassland at lower Millhams (9th). 4 Black-headed Gulls; 26 Canada Geese; 2 Little Egrets; 11 Mallards and 2 Moorhens on the river bed below Longham bridge (9th am). Another great start to the day viewing all the various species of wild birds congregating now close to Longham bridge. 26 Canada Geese still present, also signs of Cormorants exploring the river bed. (10th am). Pheasants "trotting" between horses again at lower Millhams (10th am). Enjoyable visit to Longham to see and feed the numerous water fowl congregating below Longham bridge (11th am). 5 Grey Squirrels feasting on chestnuts in Pelhams Park (11th am). Small groups of Corvids flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (11th). Fox activity around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th eve). Rabbits galore at Millhams Mead. Some with signs of myxomatosis (12th am). 26 Canada Geese divided into two groups on the river bed near the Bridge House at Longham (12th am). 4 Roe Deer feeding in open country in the early morning mist near Millhams (12th). Usual large flock of Canada Geese and other assorted waterfowl present on the river bed between Longham bridge and the Bridge House including what appeared to be a stray Aylesbury duck ( 13th am). Fox in the long grass patiently waiting for rabbits in a small meadow near Kinson church (13th am). Parasol Mushrooms emerging under a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (13th). 8 Grey Squirrels gathered around one tree in Pelhams Park feasting on chestnuts (13th am). Shetland cattle accompanied by maurading Magpies on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th pm). Beef-steak fungus emerging on an oak tree, Kinson Common (13th). Pockets of Native Golden-rod and Devilsbit Scabious in flower on Kinson Common (13th). Bullfinches active in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (13th). Clumps of Heather and Hawkweed still in flower on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (13th). Usual large gathering of geese and waterfowl on the river bed below Longham bridge with at least 15 Black-headed Gulls joining in the fun this morning. Aylesbury duck still present and keeping close to the wild mallards (14th am). Heron at ground level near Big Meadow, lower Millhams (14th am). Carrion Crow devouring an apple on the high ground at the rear of the Millhams Recycling Unit (14th am). Hoards of Goldfinches and Greenfinches exploring the stands of Teasels near Millhams Mead (14th am). Cock(1) and hen Pheasants (3) mingling with horses on open ground near lower Millhams (14th am). Buzzard being mobbed by magpies in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (14th am). Limited Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterfly activity on Kinson Common (14th). Guelder Rose berries noted by the Kinson Waterfall, Kinson Common (14th). Pepin`s Pond region very quiet with only Moorhens and a few Ruddy Darter dragonflies observed (14th). Amelanchier displaying beautiful autumnal colours with Hazel clumps close by with well developed male catkins, near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Kinson Common streams low for the time of year with wood debris blockages noted in the lower regions of the Common (14th). Pockets of Red Campions still flowering in shaded areas, Kinson Common (14th). Honeysuckle in flower near Poole Lane Heights and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (14th). Stagshorn Sumach displaying beautiful autumn colours near Fryer`s Close entrance, Kinson Common (14th). Tawny Owl calling from a tree-lined area by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th eve). Roe Deer peering through the Autumn mist near Millhams (15th am). Glorious views enjoyed of Canada Geese, Ducks, Moorhens and Mute Swans from Longham bridge to the Bridge House this morning (15th). More Parasol Mushrooms emerging under a hedgerow near Millhams (15th). Much Gull activity around Kinson Village Green (15th am). Aylesbury duck still in the company of wild mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (16th am). Several kingfishers zooming low over the Dorset Stour near the Bridge House (16th am). 1 Roe deer running through damp meadowland at lower Millhams (16th am). 26 Canada Geese flying in v-formation towards the Dudsbury valley near Kinson Manor Farm (16th am). 13 Canada Geese, Gulls, Egrets, Heron, Mallards (including Aylesbury Duck), Moorhens and Coots on the river bed below Longham bridge this morning. Pair of Mute Swans near the 1st arch of the bridge by the free-stretch bank (17th). Fly Agaric emerging under a birch tree, near Fryer`s Close, Kinson (17th). House Sparrows congregating in a hedgerow at the rear of Kinson Library (17th am). Starlings and Jackdaws visiting local rooftops in Central Kinson (17th am). Ripe Holly, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th). Fly Agaric & Common Earth Ball fungi emerging near the lower path, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th). Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity at Pepin`s Pond & Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th). Apple tree laden with ripe fruit, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (17th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity around Pepin`s Pond & Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th pm). Lawyer`s Wig (4), emerging on higher ground at Millhams Mead (17th). 24 Canada Geese back on the river bed below Longham bridge, with Ducks, Gulls, Heron and Moorhens (18th am). Small party of Linnets sitting on the security fencing of the Millhams Recycling Unit (18th am). Beautiful Heron gracefully cruising through the heavy Autumn mist at lower Millhams (18th am). Lone Kestrel sat at the top of an Ash tree near Millhams Mead (18th am). Mournful Robins singing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th am). Roe Deer by a stream side near lower Millhams (19th am). Usual high numbers of Canada Geese and other water-loving birds on the river bed near Longham bridge (19th am). 4 pheasants strutting through the heavy grassland dew at Millhams (19th am). 26 Canada Geese, Aylesbury duck with Mallards, 16 Gulls, Kingfishers, Moorhens and Grey Wagtails viewed from the side of Longham bridge (20th am). Southern Electric contractors with a tractor present at lower Millhams (20th am). Pockets of Red Campion still in flower by Longham bridge (20th). Black-headed Gulls and Herring Gulls flying over central Kinson near the Kinson Village Green (20th am). Glorious autumn leaf displays by Amelanchier and Stagshorn Sumach at the northern end of Kinson Common (20th). Speckled Wood butterflies active in sunlit corners of Kinson Common (20th pm). Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity at Pepin`s Pond and the Kinson waterfall, Kinson Common (20th pm). Glossy Guelder Rose berries in abundance at the Kinson waterfall, Kinson Common (20th). Fly Agaric fungi by the Jubilee Walkway, Kinson Common (20th). Asters still florishing in Dragonfly Hollow and by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th). Fox activity around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (20th eve). Assorted Gulls, Ducks, Egrets, Herons and Moorhens on the river bed below Longham bridge. No Canada Geese observed. (21st am). Pied Wagtails observed on the grassland at lower Millhams (21st am). Green Wood pecker activity on both sides of Millhams Mead (21st am). 30-40 corvids squabbling with gulls near Kinson Village Green ( 21st late afternoon). Tawny Owl calling from Central Sallows, Kinson Common (21st eve). 8 Canada Geese with an assortment of other waterfowl below Longham bridge (22nd am). Pair of Grey Wagtails busy at the waterside near the Bridge House, Longham (22nd am). Evening Primrose, Ragwort and Gorse still in flower on the higher ground at Millhams (22nd). 8 stands of Pamphus Grass at the rear of the Millhams Recycling Unit (22nd). Birch Polypores on a dead birch tree, Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Spear thistle still flowering in a frost-free area of lower Millhams (23rd). 10 Canada Geese, Aylesbury Duck, Mallards and Gulls in winter plumage on the river bed below Longham bridge (23rd am). Kingfisher making repeated low flights through a middle section arch of Longham bridge (23rd am). Pair of Speckled Wood Butterflies active in the northern sector of Kinson churchyard (23rd pm). Essential conservation work carried out in Gover`s Glade, Kinson, which will greatly benefit wildlife and especially wild orchids in 2008 (23rd). 25 Canada Geese, Aylesbury duck again with Mallards, Coots, Moorhens, 15+ Gulls, Grey Wagtail, Grey Herons and Little Egret, also one Common Sandpiper on the river bed below Longham bridge (24th am). Countryside team hard at work carrying out conservation tasks in Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (24th). Fox in good condition crossing Pepin`s Pond bridge, Kinson Common (24th 1pm). 13 Canada Geese, Swans, Ducks, Heron and Egret with Gulls on the river bed below Longham bridge (25th am). Pockets of Ragwort and Bindweed still in flower at lower Millhams (25th). 26 Canada Geese re-united again with other water loving birds on the river bed below Longham bridge (26th am). Lone Red Admiral visiting gardens at the lower end of Kinson Road, Kinson (26th pm). Small party of Jackdaws squabbling on roof tops in central Kinson (26th pm). Corvids in good numbers dashing westwards over central Kinson near the Village Green, (27th am). 13 Canada Geese, Egrets, 27+ Gulls, Heron, Mallards and Wagtails present around the river side near Longham bridge (27th am). Small pockets of Sloe still in flower at Millhams Mead. (27th am). Speeding Sparrowhawk flying low over a bramble patch at lower Millhams (27th am). Limited activity observed at a Wild Bee nest at Millhams (27th am). Himalayan Balsam still flowering near Millhams (27th). At least 20 Gulls flying around Kinson Village Green region. (27th am). A quieter morning on the river bed below Longham bridge with only Egrets, Gulls,Herons, Mallards, Moorhens and Coots present (28th am). More signs of myxomatosis affecting both younger and older rabbits at Millhams (28th am). 7 Canada Geese and a Heron on the river bed below Longham bridge (29th am). Lawyer`s Wig and other species of fungi emerging now at Millhams (29th). Evening Primrose still flowering at lower Millhams (29th). Green Woodpecker on birch, Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (29th am). Buzzard pewing near Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th am). Cross-leaved Heath in Flower, both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Lesser Spearwort in flowering, Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Common Darter, Ruddy Darter (pair) and Southern Hawker, active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th am). Many species of Wild fungi emerging in all regions of Kinson Common (29th). Speckled Wood butterflies active on the fringes of Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (29th pm). Red admirals active around Poole Lane Meadows and in sunlit corners of the layby next to Kinson Primary School (29th pm). 5 Pheasants (hens) active in the grassland at lower Millhams (30th am). Cormorant activity near the backwater at lower Millhams (30th am). 22 Canada Geese and 1 Greylag Goose in their company on the river bed below Longham bridge (30th am). Coot,Egret,Grey Wagtails, Gulls, Mallards and Moorhens in the shallows between Longham Bridge and the Bridge House (30th am). Red admiral around oaks, Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (30th am). Speckled Wood butterfly active in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (30th am). Buzzard flying over Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th am). Conservation tasks carried out on Two Barrow Heath and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (30th). Tawny Owl calling from Pelhams Park (31st 5 minutes after midnight). Thrushes feasting on hawthorn berries at lower Millhams (31st am). 9 Canada Geese, Little Egret, Gulls and Mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (31st am). NOVEMBER Jackdaws active on rooftops near Kinson Village Green in central Kinson (1st am). Glistening Inkcaps, Waterfall, Kinson Common (1st). Herons, Egrets, Mallards and Gulls on the river bed below Longham bridge (1st). 2 parties of 15+ Redwings flying over Millhams Mead (1st am). Bramble, Ragwort and Tansy still flowering at lower Millhams (1st). 3 Roe deer running through a meadow near Kinson church (1st am). Buzzard flying low over central Kinson towards Cuckoo Woods at dusk (1st). 20+ Canada Geese, Heron, Little Egret with assorted Gulls and Moorhens on the river bed below Longham bridge (2nd am). 2 Buzzards flying westwards near central Kinson (2nd pm). Roe Deer by a hedgerow at lower Millhams (2nd). 12 Canada Geese on the river bed below Longham bridge with 13 others in flight heading upstream towards the higher regions of the Longham waterworks (3rd am). Lone Kestrel at the top of an ash tree at Millhams Mead (3rd am). Heron with Mallards close by down stream of Millhams bridge (3rd am). Red Admirals visiting Kinson gardens during morning sunshine (3rd am). 8 Canada Geese with Egret,Gulls and Mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (4th am). Sparrowhawk scattering small birds while swooping in low over the river to take up its usual early morning oak tree perch close by Longham bridge (4th am) Grey Wagtails (2), flitting gracefully among waterside vegetation between Longham bridge and the Bridge House (4th am). Purple Toadflax in flower by a hedgerow near Kinson church (4th am). Heron flying low over central Kinson by Kinson Village Green (4th am). Gorse and small pockets of Ragwort flowering on Kinson Common (4th). Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity in Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th pm). Fly Agaric and Sulphur Tuft mushrooms emerging in Kinson Common (4th). Large party of Jackdaws circling and investigating rooftops in central Kinson ( 4th late afternoon). 20+ Gulls with Moorhens and Coots on the river bed below Longham bridge (5th am). Carrion Crow eating a fish near the arches of Longham bridge (5th am). 4 Canada Geese with many waterfowl and 1 angry Heron in the midst of them, river bed below Longham bridge (6th am). Great Mullein still flowering by the car park below Kinson church (6th). Goldfinch charm on teasels at Millhams Mead (6th am). Red Admiral activity in gardens near Kinson Village Green (6th pm). Gulls, Heron, Little Egret, Mallards and Moorhens on the river bed below Longham bridge (7th am). Buzzard sat at the top of a pylon at lower Millhams (7th am). Pied Wagtail scurrying across Longham bridge during the morning rush hour (7th am). Shaggy Ink caps emerging in the grassland at Millhams Mead (7th am). 9 Canada Geese, assorted Gulls, Herons and Mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (8th am). Sparrowhawk swooping low over the grassland at lower Millhams (9th am). Green Woodpecker activity at Millhams Mead (9th am). River bed below Longham bridge quieter with only Gulls and a Heron present (9th am). Hollyhocks and Forsythia flowering in central Kinson gardens (9th). Pied Wagtail activity around Pelhams Park in Kinson (9th). Rhododendron and Red-hot pokers in flower in Kinson Road gardens (9th). 20 Gulls, Moorhens and Mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (10th am). Spindle tree with fruits in a hedgerow near Millhams Mead (10th). Common Mallow,Herb Robert and Red Campion flowering in hedgerows near Kinson church (10th). Pockets of Himalayan Balsam in flower at Millhams Mead (10th). Sulphur Tuft fungi on a dead oak at Millhams Mead (10th). Cross-leaved Heath, Herb Robert, Lesser Spearwort and Ragwort still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Honeysuckle and Common Toadflax flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th). Removal of support poles and power lines at lower Millhams used by gathering swallows before migration (10th). Little Egret, Heron, Mallards, Moorhens and Mute Swans on the river bed by Longham bridge (11th am). Red Campion in flower close to Millhams bridge (11th). Egret, Heron,Gulls,Mallards,Moorhens and Mute Swans on the river bed by Longham bridge. No Canada Geese observed (12th am). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (12th am). Greenfinches and Goldfinches investigating teasels by Millhams Mead (12th). Moorhens in the stream below Millhams bridge (12th am). Chaffinches and other finches inwillows by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th am). Nuthatches calling to each other from oaks in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (12th pm). 54+ Gulls, Egret, Heron and small numbers of Mallards on the river bed below Longham bridge (13th am). Usual assortment of Gulls, Egret, Heron, Mallards and Moorhens on the river bed by Longham bridge (14th am). Good numbers of Goldfinches and Greenfinches on Teasels at lower Millhams and at Millhams Mead (14th am). Robins a common sight now from Kinson Village Green to Longham and Millhams (14th). 5 Jackdaws on rooftops near Kinson Village Green (14th pm). Tawny Owl calling from Central Sallows, Kinson Common (14th 8.30pm). Fox trotting across Millhams bridge (15th 8am). Large gathering of Gulls, Mallards, Moorhens, Egret and Heron on the river bed below Longham bridge ( 15th am). Goldfinches and Greenfinches on frost laden teasels near Millhams Mead (15th am). Grey Wagtail by the Kinson waterfall, Kinson Common (15th pm). 7 Canada Geese on the river bed below Longham bridge with over 50 Gulls, Mallards, Moorhens and 1 Little Egret (16th am). Mute Swans, Gulls, Egret, Coots and Moorhens on the river bed below Longham bridge (17th am). Good numbers of House Sparrows near Fryer Close and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (18th am). Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common very high due to overnight rain (18th am). Blackbirds and Robins turning over fallen leaves at ground level in search of worms and grubs, Kinson Common (18th am). Gulls present around the Kinson Village Green region (18th am). Tawny Owl calling from Central Sallows, Kinson Common (18th 8pm). Much debris in Pepin`s Pond trough after a day of rain, Kinson Common (18th). 2 Mute Swans driving away an intruder from a swollen river bed below Longham bridge (19th am). A swollen Dorset Stour at Longham with only 1 Moorhen in the margins below Longham bridge (20th am). Flooding in parts of the lower valley at Millhams, also at Kitcher`s Mead below Kinson church (21st). Kestrel hunting over grassland at Millhams Mead (21st am). Cormorant diving for fish on the Dorset Stour below Longham bridge (21st am). Gulls active around Kinson Village green (21st am). Sheep grazing in the mist on a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (21st). High flood waters around Millhams bridge (22nd). Sheep on the higher ground of fields once known as Great & Little Enochs by Kinson Manor Farm (22nd). Cormorants, Crows, Gulls and Starlings investigating the muddied regions of Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (22nd). 5 Grey Wagtails active on the drier ground of a small field known as Mill Hams by Millhams bridge (22nd). Small charms of Golfinches feasting on teasel heads at Millhams Mead (22nd am). Blackbirds, Robins and Wrens very actve in all regions of Kinson Common (22nd pm). Male catkins well developed in an ancient stand of Hazels near Kinson Baths (22nd). Pepin`s Pond high with much debris in the pond trough. Dragonfly Hollow not flooded where important orchid colonies are established (23rd pm). Fox trotting across Kinson Road near Kinson Village green at 11.15pm (22nd). Reed Bunting flying by Millhams bridge (23rd am). Lower Millhams and the Dudsbury valley well flooded with Gulls, Heron and starlings investigating Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (23rd am). SparrowHawk circling Cuckoo Woods in search of prey (23rd pm). SparrowHawk flying low and eastwards over Kinson Village green (24th am). Large murmuration of Starlings investigating a muddied field after flooding at Lower Millhams (24th am). Green Woodpecker checking oaks in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). 3 Mallards and 1 Moorhen on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). Heron and a little Egret in the margins below Longham bridge (25th am). Blue Tits and a Bullfinch in a hedgerow close to Millhams bridge (25th am). Finches exploring teasels on the high ground at Millhams Mead. (25th am). Pockets of Sloe in flower near Longham bridge (25th). Pheasant (male) in grassland at lower Millhams (25th). Buzzard flying home to roost in Cuckoo Woods (25th 4.45pm). Mute SWans and a Moorhen in the margins below Longham bridge (26th am). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams and at Millhams Mead (26th am). Fox with a damaged leg hobbling through a meadow near Kinson church (26th am). 30-40 Goldfinches feeding on teasel heads at Millhams Mead (27th am). Fox sitting under a tree in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (28th 8.30pm). Winter Moths active around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (28th eve). Dogwood in flower in a garden near Kinson Village green (29th). 20+ Redwings flying through the lower valley at Millhams towards Kinson Manor Farm (30th). DECEMBER Gulls and Jackdaws active around Kinson Village Green (1st am). Chaffinches,Dunnocks, Goldcrests, Robins and thrushes active in a hedgerow by Longham bridge (1st am). Cormorants active around the Ringwood Road end of Millhams Mead (1st). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (1st am). Mute Swans on the river bed below Longham bridge (1st am). Winter Moths active around Blanchard`s Copse & Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st eve). Fresh Honeysuckle shoots appearing in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (2nd). Common Rat active by a culvert near Kinson School (2nd eve). Wood Mouse active around grass tussocks in the middle of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Water level at Pepin`s Pond almost to top step and flood water entering Dragonfly Hollow on its western side, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Little Egret in the margins below Longham bridge (3rd am). 2 Cormorants flying around the Longham bridge region (4th am). Wood Mouse activity at Millhams Mead (4th am). Grey Squirrels scurrying around Pelhams Park (4th am). Foxes active around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common also at Hydes (5th eve). 24+ Water Boatmen observed in a waterfilled ditch near the Kinson Common waterfall (5th eve). Winter Moths on the wing and settling in leaf mould, Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (5th eve). Tawny Owl calling from the Cuckoo woods region of Kinson (6th after midnight). Heron and Little Egret activity in the margins below Longham bridge (6th am). Winter Moth activity around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (6th eve). 10 Cormorants flying over Kinson Manor Farm towards Dudsbury (7th am). Cormorant sat in a tree by the Bridge House, Longham (7th am). Little Egret exploring the margins below Longham bridge (7th am). Pied Wagtail activity around the Kinson Village Green (7th am). Buzzard being mobbed by Gulls at Millhams Mead (7th am). 3 foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th eve). Black-headed Gulls flying around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green during a storm (9th am). Little Egrets and a Heron on Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (10th am). Flooding at Kitcher`s Mead, Millhams (10th am). Pied Wagtails on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (10th am). Winter Moth activity around Glenmeadows and in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (10th eve) Reduced Water Boatman activity in a pool, Kinson Common (10th eve). Fox observed sitting on fern in Central Bog and another sat near Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (10th eve). Cormorants and Gulls active in a frosty and waterlogged environment at lower Millhams (11th am). 3 Herring Gulls investigating a "temporary" lake on Kitcher`s Mead at Millhams (11th am). Little Egret searching for food in the margins of a swollen Dorset Stour below Longham bridge ( 11th am). Sheep grazing on the higher ground at Kinson Manor Farm (11th). Heron activity around the Longham bridge region (12th am). Foxes active in the southern and northern sections of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th eve). Cormorants and Heron active around Longham bridge (13th am). Kestrel hovering over a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (13th am). At least 36 Goldfinches in a charm feeding on teasels at Millhams Mead (13th am). Heron stalking for prey in Church plot a meadow near Kinson church (14th am). 3 Pied Wagtails sitting on the top section of Millhams bridge (15th am). Gull and Jackdaw activity near Kinson Village Green (15th). Bullfinch (male) on hawthorn, GlenmeadOWS, Kinson Common (15th pm). Green Woodpecker activity, Central Sallows, Kinson Common (15th pm). Honeysuckle shoots appearing in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (15th). Mallard and Moorhen activity at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Foxes (two) active in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (15th eve). Fish observed in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th). Tawny Owl activity near Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (15th eve). Cormorants and Mute Swans active in the Longham bridge region (16th am). Cormorants & Rabbits active around lower Millhams (17th). Flock of Corvids flying eastwards over Kinson Village Green (17th am). Buzzard flying southwards at dusk over Kinson Common (17th). Fox sitting in the middle of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th eve). Black-headed Gull with an eel by Longham bridge (18th am). Herring Gulls active around central Kinson (18th am). Blackbirds, Robin and Pied Wagtails visiting the Kinson Playgroup`s bird table in School Lane (18th pm). Fish activity in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th). Pheasant (male) calling angrily from the cover of a bramble patch at lower Millhams (19th am). Gulls, Heron and a Little Egret active in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (19th am). Cormorants and Mallards in flight around Millhams bridge (19th am). Charms of Golfinches on Teasels at Millhams Mead (20th am). Cormorants active around lower Millhams (20th am). Wrens exploring the hedgerow by Longham bridge (20th am). Fox sitting at the northern end of the Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (21st 8pm). Green woodpecker on Oak tree at lower Millhams (22nd am). Chaffinch sitting on an Alder tree at lower Millhams (22nd am). Cormorants, Gulls and Heron active downstream of Longham bridge (22nd am). Carrion Crows flying around Kinson Village Green (2nd am). Fox sitting in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (22nd eve). Collared Doves resting on a Chestnut in Pelhams Park (23rd am). Two Common Snipe at stream bed level at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd early pm). One Common Snipe put up by a Magpie at a frozen bog pool, Central Bog, Kinson Common. This same bird then flew low and fast over Two Barrow Heath and "dropped in" on Kinson Cemetery (23rd early pm). Winter Moths (males & females), on oaks in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (23rd & 22nd eve). Hoards of Gulls around Kinson Village Green (24th am). Moorhens downstream of Millhams bridge (24th am). Kestrel hunting over the grassland at lower Millhams (24th am). Goldfinches on teasels near Longham bridge (24th am). Mute Swans active downstream of Longham bridge (24th am). Red Campion in flower on a bankside by Kinson church (24th). Cormorants flying around Millhams bridge and Kinson church (25th am). Collared Doves and a pheasant (male) in a hedgerow at Church plot near Kinson Manor Farm (25th am). Jackdaws and Carrion Crows active around Pelhams Park (25th am). Fox sitting in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (25th 8pm). Water Boatmen active in a water-filled ditch, near waterfall on Kinson Common (25th eve). Flock of Greenfinches on teasels at Millhams Mead (26th am). Hazel catkins (males), fully opened at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (26th). Sweet Violets in flower on a stream bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (26th). Two Foxes exploring Poole Lane Meadows. Kinson Common (26th eve). Little Egret in the margins below Longham bridge (27th am). Numerous signs of recent Mole activity in the softer ground at Millhams Mead (28th am). 24+ Water Boatmen swimming in a bog pool, Kinson Common (28th eve). Jenny Wren exploring base of teasels while a small flock of Goldfinches were feasting on the seed heads above her, Millhams Mead (30th am). Wallflower in partial flower in a garden near Kinson Village Green (30th). Dawn chorus noticeable now at Millhams Mead (31st am). Kestrel (female) sitting in a tall tree surveying the landscape beneath her at lower Millhams (31st am). Rabbit activity in the grassland near Longham bridge (31st am). River Stour in spate with Cormorants, Moorhens and Coots in the margins below Longham bridge (31st). Chaffinches in a hedgerow at Millhams Mead, also in a hedgerow by Kinson church (31st am). Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2008 Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2008 JANUARY 15+ Gulls on lamp posts around Kinson Village Green (1st am). Pied Wagtail and Collared Dove activity in Pelhams Park (1st am). Murmuration of starlings flying around central Kinson and Pelhams Park (1st am). Herons above and below the Longham bridge region of the Dorset Stour (1st am). Greenfinches and Goldfinches on teasels at Millhams Mead (1st am). Cormorant activity around Millhams Mead (1st am). Green Woodpeckers active around lower Millhams and near Kinson Manor Farm (1st am). Lone Heron in the margins below Longham bridge (2nd am). Large party of Corvids and Wood Pigeons feeding in the grassland at lower Millhams (2nd am). Heron flying over Grey Cottages, Millhams Road, Kinson (2nd am). Greenfinches and Goldfinches feeding on teasel stands near Millhams Recycling Centre (2nd am). Roe Deer active at Millhams Mead (3rd). Cormorant activity by Longham bridge and around Millhams Mead (3rd am). Numerous fully opened male Hazel catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (3rd). Sweet Violets in flower on a stream bankside, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (3rd). 24+ Winter Snowflakes in flower, Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (3rd). Great Spotted Woodpecker resting on a birch tree in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Mallards active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Gorse in flower on Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead (3rd). Ketrel scattering Wood Pigeons at lower Millhams (4th am). Little Egret in the margins below Longham bridge (4th am). Little Egret, Gulls and Heron in the margins and 3 Cormorants swimming in open water below Longham bridge (5th am). Foxes active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th mid-evening). Daffodils flowering in a Millhams Road garden close to Kinson church (6th). 12 Canada Geese and 1 Heron flying around the Millhams Mead and Longham bridge regions (6th am). Hazel catkins & Sweet Violets noticeable in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (6th). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (6th pm). Buzzard sitting in a small oak tree being harassed by Corvids, Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th pm). Little Egret flying westwards over Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (6th pm). Sparrowhawk being chased by several Gulls as it circled over Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (6th pm). Gorse in flower at Kinson Common and Millhams Mead (6th). Grey Squirrel and Corvid activity along the stream banks of Kinson Common (6th pm). Buzzard flying low over the grassland at Millhams Mead towards the Dudsbury Golf Club (7th am). Little Egret and Moorhens in the margins below Longham bridge (7th am). Winter Moths (males) active in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (7th eve). Buzzard flying low through Church Plot near Kinson church (8th am). Sparrows in the Old School house hedge line, rear of Kinson Library (8th am). Winter Moths (males) active around Gover`s Glade, Pond Scrub and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th eve). Goldcrest in a small hawthorn tree at Millhams Mead (9th am). Heron activity above and below Longham and Millhams bridges (9th am). Small murmuration of Starlings active around Kitcher`s Mead and Wimborne Road gardens in Kinson (10th am). Primulas and Forsythia flowering in Wimborne Road gardens in Kinson (10th). Mallards present at Pepin`s Pond and Wood Pigeons active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th). Honeysuckle emerging generally on Kinson Common (10th). Heron flying southwards over Cuckoo Woods around sunrise (11th). Numerous numbers of Water Boatmen active in pools on Kinson Common (11th eve). Buzzard sat in its 2007 nest being mobbed by gulls near Millhams Mead (12th am). Charms of Goldfinches visiting teasels near Longham bridge (12th am). Cormorants taking off from and landing on a flooded Kitcher`s Mead near Millhams bridge (13th am). Hazel catkins and Sweet Violets florishing at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (13th). Chaffinches (male & females) in willows by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (13th am). Wild Plum with small flowering buds soon to open near Great Oaks, Kinson Common (13th). Meadow Pipit observed near the bowl barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (13th am). Lesser Celandine with opening flower on a stream bank near Poole Lane, Kinson Common (13th). 30+ Black-headed Gulls on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th am). Pied Wagtail activity in and around Kinson Village Green (13th). Lesser Celandines flowering in a Kinson Road garden (13th). Jenny Wrens in the undergrowth around Millhams bridge (14th am). Family of Long-tailed Tits investigating brambles on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (14th am). Grey wagtail sitting on the metal framework of the stream culvert by Kinson Primary School (15th am). Fox activity near Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (15th eve). Chaffinches and other finches together in Pelhams Park (16th am). 3 Cormorants swimming around on the submerged Kitcher`s Mead (16th am). Lone Moorhen on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th am). Much Water Boatmen activity in a swollen bog pool, Kinson Common (17th eve). Fox entering a Kinson Road garden under a gateway (17th late eve). Wood Pigeons active around Kinson Common (18th am). Yellow crocuses appearing in good numbers on the traffic islands near Kinson Library and Kinson Village Green (19th am). Buzzard pewing while resting on its 2007 nest near Millhams Mead (19th am). Robin singing from between 8pm and midnight near Kinson Primary School (19th). 5+ Daffodils flowering in a Millhams Road garden (20th). Cuckoo pints emerging now on Kinson Common and around Millhams Mead (20th). Dorset Stour in spate at Longham with Mute Swans in the margins (20th). Traces of Sloe blossom in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (21st). Pigeons scattered by a Sparrowhawk over central Kinson (21st pm). Great Spotted and Green Woodpecker activity around Millhams Mead (22nd am). Buzzard sitting in its old nest being pestered by corvids near Millhams Mead (23rd am). Common Frog and Palmate Newts in a bog pool, Kinson Common (23rd eve). Collared Doves in an ash tree near Kinson church (24th am). Sparrowhawk on the prowl near Millhams bridge at Millhams Mead (24th am). Goldcrest investing a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (25th am). Magnolia well into bud in a Kinson Road front garden (25th). Blue Tits checking out and entering a nest box in a Kinson Road garden (25th am). Linnets on gorse at Millhams Mead (26th am). Common Frog and Water Boatmen together in a water-filled ditch, Kinson Common (26th eve). Foxes sitting in the northern grassland region of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th eve). Tawny Owl calling near Central Sallows, Kinson Common (26th eve). Kestrel hovering over the rough grassland at Millhams Mead (27th & 26th am). Buzzard flying over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (27th am). Tawny Owl activity around the Poole Lane Sallows and Two Barrow Heath regions of Kinson Common (27th eve). Fox with a damaged leg hobbling through the grounds of Kinson Primary School (27th eve). Snowdrop in flower on a hedgebank by Kinson church (28th). 3 Foxes together in the northern section of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (28th eve). 1 Buzzard observed flying in the direction of Millhams Mead and another observed flying over Pelhams Park (29th am). More sprigs of flowering Sloe noticeable in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (29th). 2 Foxes sitting close together in Poole Lane Meadows (29th eve). 26 Jackdaws and one solitary Buzzard flying over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (30th pm). Fox activity around Pepin`s Pond and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (30th eve). FEBRUARY Male Hazel catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Frogs and palmate newts present in some bogland pools and waterfilled ditches on Kinson Common (1st). Sloe flowering in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge (1st). Tawny Owl present around the Kinson Common and calling from Central Sallows ( 1st eve). Lesser Celandines flowering in a Kinson Road garden (1st). Daffodils to the flowering stage in Pelhams Park (1st). Heron sitting in an alder tree by Millhams bridge (1st am). Party of Long-tailed Tits searching brambles and other vegetation at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Rabbit activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Mute Swan activity around Longham bridge (2nd am). Many Corvids flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (2nd). 19 Snowdrops in flower in a shaded hedgerow near Longham bridge (3rd). Swans, Little Egret and Black-headed Gulls active around Longham bridge (3rd am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (3rd am). Pair of Buzzards sitting in their last year`s nest near Millhams Mead (4th am). Charm of up to 50 Goldfinches observed at lower Millhams (4th am). Sparrowhawk hunting over central Kinson (4th pm). Small group of Redwings flying over central Kinson towards Millhams Mead (5th pm). Sparrowhawk active again over central Kinson (5th pm). Common Frogs in a bog pool on Kinson Common (5th eve). Green Woodpecker activity on the lower and higher ground at Millhams Mead (6th am). Many Corvids flying westwards at dusk near central Kinson at dusk (6th). 150+ Gulls feeding on Big Meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (7th am). Large charm of Goldfinches feeding on the abundant teasel heads at lower Millhams (7th am). Cormorant and Little Egret activity between the Bridge House and Longham bridge (7th am). Many Common Frogs spawning in a bog pool with spawn evident on Kinson Common (7th eve). Tawny Owl calling from the southern end of Kinson Common close to Kinson Cemetery (7th eve). Pair of Foxes in the northern sector of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th eve). Rabbit running over Millhams bridge towards Millhams Mead (8th am). Peacock butterfly on ivy in a Kinson Road garden (8th pm). Frogs galore in a water filled ditch on Kinson Common (8th eve). Tawny Owl calling from Kinson Cemetery and Two Barrow Heath on Kinson Common (8th eve). Tawny Owl calling from Cuckoo Woods (9th after midnight). Cormorants, Heron and Little Egret active around Longham bridge (9th am). 10 Mute Swans flying over Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (9th am). Frogs again observed in water-filled ditches on Kinson Common (9th eve). Roe Deer activity near Millhams Mead (10th). Common Frogs spawning in pools on Kinson Common (10th eve). Fox sitting at the northern end of the Glenmeadows fire break, Kinson Common (10th eve). Dawn chorus much in evidence this morning (11th). Jackdaws active in Pelhams Park (12th am). Mistle Thrush activity in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (12th am). Heron stalking the margins of the Dorset Stour near the Bridge House (12th am). Fox sunning itself under pussy willows near Pepin`s Pond , Kinson Common (12th pm). Buzzard soaring over Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th pm). Lesser Celandines and Primroses emerging on a stream bank, Kinson Common (12th). Bullfinches on willows, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (12th pm). Red Admiral enjoying the sunshine in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th pm). Common Frogs continuing to spawn on Kinson Common (12th eve). Pair of Foxes investigating the grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th eve). Winter Moths (males) in flight on Kinson Common (13th & 12th eves). Frogs continuing to spawn in pools on Kinson Common (14th). Buzzard activity over central Kinson (15th). Cormorant, Heron and Little Egret active around lower Millhams (16th am). Snowdrops continuing to flower on a hedge bank near Kinson church (16th). Green Woodpecker activity around Millhams Mead (16th am). Collared Doves active around Kinson Village Green (17th am). Roe Deer observed on open ground near Millhams Mead (17th am). Gulls, Heron, Little Egret, Mallards, Moorhens and Mute Swans observed downstream of Longham bridge (17th am). Quince in flower in a Fryer Close garden which backs onto Kinson Common (17th). Pussy willows well into bud on Kinson Common (17th). Winter Snowflakes still in flower near Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (17th). Snipe rising in Central Bog and going to ground again in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (17th am). Good deposits of Common Frogs` spawn in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (17th). Long-tailed Tits investigating gorse, Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Wild Plum blossoms and flowering Sweet Violets in abundance, by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (17th). Lesser Celandines very noticeable on stream banks, Kinson Common (17th). Magpies maurading a hawk in dense willows, Central Sallows, Kinson (17th am). Mallard pair in the side-stream running through Central Bog, Kinson Common (17am). Gorse in flower on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (17th). Chaffinch activity in Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (17th am). Collared Doves active around Kinson Village Green (18th am). Tawny Owl activity over central Kinson (18th eve). Kingfisher activity between the Bridge House and Longham bridge (19th am). Borough`s Countryside team inspecting and tidying the river bank on the free stretch near lower Millhams (19th am). Gulls, Little Egret and Heron downstream of Longham bridge (19th am). Cormorants active around the Millhams bridge region (19th am). Numerous Palmate Newts rising from the mud in a bog pool, Kinson Common (19th eve). Winter Moth activity around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (19th eve). Kestrel hovering over Old Tip Heights at Millhams Mead (20th am). Winter Moth activity around Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (20th eve). Bumbles Bees visiting central Kinson gardens (21st am). Numerous Common Frogs gathered together for further spawning in a bog pool on Kinson Common (21st eve). Pair of Foxes sat close together on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st eve). Roe Deer activity on higher ground near Millhams Mead (22nd am). Tracks found and Roe Deer observed near lower Millhams (23rd am). Buzzards in a nest site they used in 2007, near Millhams Mead (23rd am). Buzzards feathers found around the fringes of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (23rd). Numerous Common Frogs active in bog pools, Kinson Common (23rd eve). Black-headed Gulls active around Kinson Village Green (24th am). Common Shrew on higher ground at Millhams Mead (24th am). Lesser Celandines in flower along the side-stream, Kinson Common (24th). Fresh deposits of Common Frogs` spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). 2008 completed Long-tailed Tit nest in gorse, Kinson Common (24th). Lenormand`s water-crowfoot flowering in the side-stream, Kinson Common (24th). Common Frogs spawning in pools, with Palmate Newts active in the margins, Kinson Common (25th eve). Cormorant, Heron and Little Egret activity downstream of Longham bridge (26th am). Goldfinches active around Great Oaks, Kinson Common (26th am). Frogs spawning and Palmate Newts close by in the same bog pools, Kinson Common (27th & 28th eves). Buzzard sitting in a nest site re-arranging twigs, near Millhams Mead (29th am). Heron and Cormorant activity around Longham and Millhams bridges (29th am). MARCH Pair of Buzzards flying low together on the south-side of Millhams Mead (1st am). Cormorants, Gulls, Heron, Little Egret and Mallards active downstream of Longham bridge (1st am). Red Deadnettle in flower on a bankside near Kinson church (1st). Chaffinches, Dunnocks and small charms of Goldfinches observed around Millhams Mead (1st am). Blackthorn in flower in a hedgerow near Longham bridge and around Millhams Mead (1st). Large numbers of Greenfinches observed near lower Millhams (1st am). Green Woodpeckers active near Pelhams Park and around Millhams Mead (1st). Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st eve). Tawny Owl activity over central Kinson close to Kinson Village Green (1st eve). Numerous Palmate Newts in a water-filled ditch, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Buzzard sitting in its nest site near Millhams Mead (3rd am). 2 Canada Geese flying down stream of Longham bridge towards Dudsbury (3rd am). Pair of Pied Wagtails on higher ground at Millhams Mead (3rd am). Numerous Greenfinches and some Linnets on gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (4th am). Expired Wood Mouse on a trackway at lower Millhams (4th am). Canada Geese active in the valley between Longham bridge and Dudsbury (4th am). Black rabbit in the company of wild rabbits near Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Red Admiral on the wing near Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (4th pm). Nuthatches active in Cudnell Wood near Bear Cross (4th pm). 18+ Wood Anemones in flower, Cudnell Wood (4th). Sparrowhawk chasing a pigeon through a tree-lined area at Millhams Mead (4th pm). Chiffchaff on an oak tree in Millhams Lane (now Road) near Millhams bridge (4th pm). Pair of Sparrowhawks hunting together over grassland at Millhams Mead (4th). Skylarks active around the grassland of Millhams Mead (4th pm). Dandelions and Green Alkanet in flower on a hedgebank near Kinson church (4th). Reed Bunting near the bogland of Kinson Common (4th pm). Pair of Long-tailed Tits taking fine feathers to a nest site on Kinson Common (4th pm). Snipe rising from a bogland pool, Kinson Common (4th pm). Primroses with 5 flowers on a streamside bank, Kinson Common (4th). Palmate Newts very active in a water-filled ditch on Kinson Common (4th eve). Good numbers of Greenfinches and some Linnets observed on gorse at Millhams Mead (5th am). Palmate Newts active in a bog pool on Kinson Common (5th eve). Buzzard standing in its nest near Millhams Mead (6th am). Good numbers of Palmate Newts observed on Kinson Common (6th eve). Buzzard at nest site near Millhams Mead (7th am). Primroses in flower in Pelhams Park (8th). Heath Spotted Orchids (5mm to 15mm tall) and Southern Marsh Orchids emerging on Kinson Common (7th). Limited Palmate Newt and Winter Moth activity, Kinson Common (7th eve). Buzzard observed leaving its nest site to swoop low in pursuit of rabbits below it near Millhams Mead (8th am). Heron and Little Egret active near Longham bridge (8th am). Large charm of Goldfinches on teasels near the Millhams Road Recycling Unit (8th am). Carrion Crows at their nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th am). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity around Millhams bridge and near Kinson church (9th am). Wood Pigeons and Starlings scattering over central Kinson during claps of thunder (10th). Buzzard zooming low over grassland before sweeping upwards towards its nest site near Millhams Mead (11th am). Long-Tailed Tit activity on Kinson Common (11th am). Green Woodpeckers and Great Spotted Woodpeckers active near Great Oaks, Kinson Common (11th am). Contractors surveying a sewer line in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). Goldfinches, Greenfinches and Linnets active around the gorse by Millhams Mead (12th am). Heron flying over Millhams bridge (12th am). 3 Winter Moths (males) flying together around oaks and willows by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (12th eve). Cattle grazing resumes again today on Kinson Common (13th). Palmate Newts active in bog pools, Kinson Common (13th eve). Pied Wagtails on the higher ground by Millhams Mead (14th am). Palmate Newts observed in bog pools, Kinson Common (14th eve). 1 Palmate Newt on a muddy trackway between Pepin`s Pond and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (14th eve). 1 Common Frog and 3 Palmate Newts in the Pepin`s Pond overflow trough, Kinson Common (14th eve). Pair of Foxes in Central Bog and 4 others on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th eve). Buzzard flying to its nest site pursued by crows near Millhams Mead (15th am). 4 Roe Deer feeding on open ground near Millhams Mead (16th am). Chiffchaff in full song at Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve (16th am). Cormorants, Gulls and Mallards taking advantage of temporary flooding at lower Millhams (18th am). Buzzards mobbed by crows over central Kinson (18th pm). Palmate Newts active in bog pools, Kinson Common (18th eve). Foxes together in the northern sector of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (18th eve). Buzzard observed landing on its nest near Millhams Mead (19th am). Palmate Newts active in pools with frogs spawn, Kinson Common (19th eve). Fox skulking along a hedgerow in pursuit of rabbits in another field near Kinson church (20th am). More Chiffchaff activity noted at Millhams Mead (20th am). Kingfisher flying through an arch of Millhams bridge heading towards Spindlewood (21st am). Lesser Periwinkle in flower on a bankside at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st am). Bluebells ( 2 varieties), in flower at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (21st). Primroses ( 13 in flower) on a stream bankside at Kinson Common (21st). Stitchwort in flower, Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (21st). 2 small Shetland heifers present in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (21st). Blackthorn flowering in Poole Lane Meadows and near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st) Peacock butterfly on a wallflower in a Kinson Road garden (21st pm). More Heath Spotted and Southern orchids emerging in the northern region of the orchid valley on Kinson Common. Heath Spotted from 15mm to 25mm tall. Southern Marsh to 20mm tall. (22nd). Emerging Heath Spotted orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common, between 9mm to 12mm tall (22nd). 5 Buzzard feathers found at ground level near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). Pair of Carrion Crows at their nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). Chiffchaff in full song at Millhams Mead (23rd am). 3 Roe Deer drinking water from a pool near Millhams Mead (24th am). Chiffchaff present and heard calling from Poole Lane Heights and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (24th pm). Stitchwort flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Poole Lane Meadows and around Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Green Woodpecker activity around Blanchard`s Copse and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th pm). Palmate Newts observed resting on mud in a bog pool, Kinson Common (24th & 25th eves). Red Dead-nettle in flower on a bankside near Kinson church (26th). Chiffchaffs in full song at Millhams Mead (27th am). Buzzard at its nest site with a companion close by near Millhams Mead (27th am). Finches active around the gorse at Millhams Mead (27th am). Swans, Cormorant and a Heron downstream of Longham bridge (27th am). More Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids emerging in the orchid valley on Kinson Common (27th). Pair of Mallards in the bogland of Kinson Common (27th). Chiffchaffs in full song at Gover`s Glade and on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (27th pm). Holly with untouched ripe berries on a bankside, Kinson Road lay-by (28th). Forget-me-nots flowering near the lower Kinson Road entrance to Kinson Common (28th). Palmate Newts very active on Kinson Common after recent rainfall (29th). 2 Roe Deer grazing on an open meadow near Kinson church (30th am). Peacock in a lower Kinson Road back garden (30th am) Peacock fliiting around a hedgebank by Kinson Primary School (30th pm). Peacock at ground level at the eastern end of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (30th pm). Brimstone (male) on gorse, Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (30th pm). Amelanchiers coming into flower by Pepin`s Pond and on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common, (30th & 31st). Male Pheasant with two female companions on a small meadow by Kinson church 31st am). Pair of Tawny Owls active around Central Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (31st March eve). APRIL Buzzards active around their nest site near Millhams Mead (1st April am). Cormorant, Heron and Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge ( 1st am). Good numbers of finches around the gorse glad higher ground at Millhams Mead (1st am). Chiffchaffs calling from the hedgerows near Millhams bridge (1st am). Green Alkanet and Dandelions in flower near Kinson church (1st). 3 male Brimstones in the valley between Gover`s Glade and Pepin`s Pond, also 1 female of the same species in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st pm). Pair of Commas and 1 Peacock on a sunny bankside, Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st pm). Common Dog Violets flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st pm). Long-Tailed Tits at a nest site near the southern sector of Kinson Common (1st pm). Comma on dry grasses below a sloe hedgerow, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st pm). 12 Palmate Newts in a bog pool, Kinson Common (1st eve). Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st eve). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (2nd am). Swallow flying over the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (2nd am). Chiffchaffs active around Millhams Mead (2nd am). Swans and Heron active near Longham bridge (2nd am). Primroses in flower at Millhams Mead (2nd). Buzzard soaring over the grassland at Millhams Mead (2nd pm). Brimstones, Peacocks and Small Whites active by the stream path at Millhams Mead (2nd pm). 2 Bullfinches near by a wooded area at Millhams Mead (2nd pm). Fox crossing a footpath by Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd eve). 15 Palmate Newts disturbing the mud bottom of a bog pool, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (3rd am). Buzzard being chased by crows from Cuckoo Woods towards central Kinson (3rd pm). Bluebells, Dandelions, Garlic Mustard, Green Alkanet, Hedge Parsley and White-dead nettle at the flowering stage on a bankside close to Kinson church (3rd). Robin singing after dusk and around midnight, central Kinson (3rd April). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (4th am). Little Egrets and Cormorants active between Longham bridge & the Bridge House (4th am). 2 Buzzards flying over central Kinson from Cuckoo Woods (4th pm). Willow Warbler observed at Millhams Mead (4th am & pm). Chiffchaffs much in evidence at Millhams Mead (4th am). 1 Brimstone (male) and 3 Peacocks observed on a stream bank at lower Millhams (4th pm). Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler activity at Millhams Mead (5th am). Kingfisher flying upstream from the weir by lower Millhams (5th am). Little Egret, Cormorants, Herons and Swans observed downstream of Longham bridge (5th am). Broom & Gorse flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th). Wood Pigeon sitting on its nest near Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids showing well in the orchid valley on Kinson Common (6th). Amelanchiers coming into flower by Pepin`s Pond and on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (6th). Bluebells and Green Alkanet flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th). Guelder Rose in leaf by the waterfall, Kinson Common (6th). Great Pendulous Sedge at the flowering stage near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (6th). Distinctly colder start to the day and Buzzards sitting tight at their nest site near Millhams Mead (7th). Enjoyable walk with Richard Hesketh leading a Monday Morning Meander on Kinson Common (7th am). Chiffchaff much in evidence on Kinson Common (7th am). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity close to Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th am). Pair of Nuthatches at a nest site, nearGreat Oaks, Kinson Common (7th am). Peacock on nettle by Millhams bridge (7th pm). Comfrey beginning to flower on a bank at Millhams Mead (7th pm). Nuthatches calling to each other in Cudnell Wood (7th pm). 5 Palmate Newts together in a bog pool, Kinson Common (7th eve). Work continues on track improvements downstream of Millhams bridge (8th am). Crab Apple in full blossom on the higher ground near Millhams Mead (8th). Buzzards pewing in the valley near Dudsbury (8th am). Roe Deer observed near Millhams Mead today (8th). Beautiful carpets of at least 200+ Wood Anemone`s at Netherway within Cudnell Wood (8th). Chiffchaff and Nuthatch activity in Cudnell Wood (8th pm). Holly still with ripe berries in Cudnell Wood (8th). Comma and Peacocks on bare ground on the riverside walk near Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (8th pm). Carrion Crow at its nest site in Pelhams Park (8th). Palmate Newt activity again observed in a bog pool on Kinson Common (8th eve). Pied Wagtail picking up crumbs from under a seat on Kinson Village Green (9th am). Dog violets (lighter form) flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). 4 pairs of Long-tailed Tits nesting on Kinson Common with one pair accepting blackbirds for close neighbours (9th). Masses of water crowfoot flowering in the stream which divides Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Sparrowhawk perched quietly watching other birds flying through Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (9th). Peacock butterflies active on Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (9th pm). Pair of Nuthatches settling in well at 402, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (9th). Common Bat activity at dusk around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (9th). 3 Roe Deer grazing on open ground near Kinson Manor Farm (10th am). Scores of Greenfinches and small numbers of Linnets present on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (10th am). Domestic Apple in full blossom on the higher ground at lower Millhams (10th). Buzzard feather found on the grass area in front of the Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park (10th am). Signs of a Sparrowhawk attack found on the roadside close to Kinson church (10th). Trackway work around Millhams Mead continues (11th). Finches and Gulls active around the higher ground at lower Millhams (11th am). At least 5 Palmate Newts in well fed condition in a bog pool frequented by frogs, Kinson Common (11th & 12th eves). Roe Deer (buck and two does) observed near Millhams Mead (12th). Chiffchaff, Pied Wagtail and Long-tailed Tit observed in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge (12th). Mute Swans and Heron downstream of Longham bridge (12th). House Sparrow activity in a hedgerow near Kinson Library (12th). Amelanchier in flower in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (13th). Long-tailed Tit observed at its nest site towards the northern section of Kinson Common (13th pm). Nuthatches active in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (13th pm). Chiffchaff activity around Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (13th pm). Great Spotted woodpecker activity near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th pm). Early Marsh, Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted orchids all emerging well on Kinson Common (13th). Palmate Newts active in a main bog pool, Kinson Common (13th eve). Fox on the prowl in the lower Kinson Road (13th late eve). Swallows in the valley between lower Millhams and Dudsbury (14th am). Mute Swans and Little Egret downstream of Longham bridge (14th am). Baby Roach and Smooth Newts found in a pool during construction of a new footpath downstream of Millhams bridge to Longham bridge. Brimstone (male), Commas and Peacocks on a sunny bankside at Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (14th pm). Chiffchaff activity around Dragonfly Hollow and Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (14th pm). Peacock butterfly activity around a Greater Stitchwort stand in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (14th). Speckled Wood, 1st recording of 2008, Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (14th). Buzzard being chased northwards by two crows over Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (14th pm). Dog Violets flowering on banksides in Gover`s Glade and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (14th). Great Pendulous Sedge showing well in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (14th). Carrion Crows busy around their nest site in Pelhams Park (14th pm). Peacocks and Commas active around nettles on the stream-side track from Millhams bridge to Bear Cross (14th pm). Peacocks also active on the grassland on the higher ground at Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve (14th pm). Rabbits, many young ones, also observed at Millhams Local Nature Reserve (14th pm). Chiffchaffs calling from the hedgerows by the roadside leading to Millhams bridge (14th pm). Cow Parsley coming into flower by the roadside close to Kinson church (14th pm). 17 Palmate Newts in a muddy bog poll, Kinson Common (14th eve). Linnets present around gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (15th am). Finches and Dunnocks collecting materials for nesting purposes at ground level at Millhams Mead (15th am). Intruding Mute Swan driven off fiercely by other resident swans near Longham bridge (15th am). Cormorants, Heron and Little Egret present near Longham bridge (15th am). Chiffchaffs in full song close to Millhams bridge (15th am). Buzzard soaring high over central Kinson (15th pm). Brimstones, Commas and Peacocks active around the streamside pathway leading from Millhams bridge to Bear Cross (15th pm). Blackcap (male) perched on an oak tree near Millhams bridge (15th pm). Common Bat detected flying around birch trees between Glenmeadows and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th dusk). Golfinches, Greenfinches and Linnets active around the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (16th am). Small group of Swallows seen near Longham bridge (16th am). Chiffchaff and Blackcap active at Millhams Mead (16th am). Peacocks and Commas in combat on a sunny bankside by Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (16th pm). Speckled Wood settled on rough grasses in Central Bog north-side, Kinson Common (16th pm). Peacock and Speckled Wood activity in Central Bog south-side, Kinson Common (16th pm). 7 Large Red Damselflies active around the side-stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th pm). Common lizard activity in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th pm). Early Marsh orchids beginning to show themselves on Kinson Common (16th). Many greenfinches giving spectacular aerial displays over the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (17th am). Comfrey (assorted colours) about to flower on a hedgebank near Millhams bridge (17th). Commas, Peacocks and Small White on the wing alongside the stream walk from Millhams bridge to Bear Cross (17th pm). Lady`s Smocks flowering in the damper regions of Millhams Mead (17th). Tulip tree well into leaf in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). 5+ Palmate Newts on the muddy bottom of a bog pool, Kinson Common (18th eve). Despite the weather, limited songs of the Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler heard at Millhams Mead (19th am). Cormorant, Heron and Swans on the river bed downstream of Longham bridge (19th am). Buzzard sat on top of a dead tree close to its nesting site near Millhams Mead (20th am). Little Egret and a pair of Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (20th am). 7 Mute Swans flying over Longham bridge and heading towards the valley at Dudsbury (20th am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs in full song at Millhams Mead (20th am). 24+ Common Dog Violets flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (20th). 13+ Large Red Damselflies active around the side-stream which flows through Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Blackcap singing between Gover`s Glade and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (20th). Brimstones (males), Comma, Peacocks and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (20th pm). Emerging Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids all doing well on Kinson Common (20th). Orange Tip (male) recorded on Kinson Common (20th). Apple in full blossom at the top of the Millennium Steps, Kinson Common (21st). Lone Moorhen on a swollen Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st am). Blackthorn blossoms showing well in a hedgerow at the bottom of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st). Blackbird(1), Carrion Crows (2), Wood Pigeons (10) and Black headed Gull (1), all feeding at ground level in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st am). Common Bat activity between Poole Lane Meadows and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (21st eve). Red Campion and Garlic Mustard flowering on a bankside near Kinson church (22nd). Buzzard landing at its nest site near Millhams Mead (22nd am). Orange Tip (male) flying northwards through Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd pm). Comma and Peacocks on a sunny ridge, Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd pm). Speckled Wood activity in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd). Greater Stitchwort and Red Campion flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd). Patches of Lousewort and Tormentil flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Peacocks active on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd pm). Common Bat activity along the Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (22nd dusk). Fox running southwards through Poole Lane Meadows towards Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd dusk). Blackcap singing from dense cover near Millhams bridge (23rd am) 5 Roe deer grazing in a meadow near Millhams Mead (23rd am). Elderberry starting to flower in a hedgerow at lower Millhams (23rd). Chiffchaffs active on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (23rd am). Serotine bat active in the northern section of Kinson Common at dusk (23rd). Fox trotting through Dragonfly Hollow heading for Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (23rd dusk). Chiffchaffs active around Millhams Mead (24th am). Elderberry in flower in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (24th). Common bat activity around Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (24th dusk). Blackcaps in full song in a tree-lined hedgerow at Millhams Mead near Longham bridge (25th am). 4 Mute Swans flying over Millhams Mead towards Cudnell (25th am). Large Red Damselfly observed around the fringes of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th pm). Several Speckled Woods in spiral mode in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (25th pm). Lousewort continues to emerge well in the bogland, Kinson Common (25th). Blackcap singing from dense willow cover at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (25th pm). Blackcap, chiffchaff, Whitethroats and Willow Warbler active around Millhams Mead and near Longham bridge (26th am). 16 Jackdaws feeding at ground level with wagtails and a dunnock by the Millhams Recycling Unit (26th am). 3 Swans flying through the valley near lower Millhams Mead (27th am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs active around the Millhams bridge region (27th am). Small White and Peacock butterfly active near nettles in a field close to Kinson church (27th pm). Buzzard mewing in flight around Millhams Mead (27th pm). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (27th pm). White dead-nettle flowering under trees close to Longham bridge (28th). Wheatear (male) standing on a pile of earth before disappearing into a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (28th am). Reed Warblers singing in the reed beds downstream of Millhams bridge (28th & 27th am). 4 Swallows flying low and fast from Cuckoo Woods towards central Kinson at dusk (28th). At least 6 Whitethroats observed in the hedgerows around Millhams Mead (29th am). Blackcap in full song in the hedgerow by Longham bridge (29th am). 3 Mallards sat in a meadow opposite the Bridge House (29th am). 7 Palmate Newts in a muddy pool near the bogland of Kinson Common (29th eve). Good numbers of Swallows and 9 Swifts flying around Longham bridge taking flies on the wing (30th am). 3 Roe deer grazing in a water meadow near Millhams Mead (30th am). 16 Palmate Newts in excellent condition resting on the mud of a bogland pool, Kinson Common (30th eve). MAY Sparrow activity in the hedgerow near Kinson Village Green (1st am). Buzzards active around their nest site close to Millhams Mead (1st am). A fine stand of Wild Arums under a hedgerow by Kinson church (1st). Fox sunning itself on open ground by Millhams bridge (1st am). Whitethroats investigating bramble patches at lower Millhams (1st am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs in full song around Millhams and by Longham bridge (1st am). Finches searching for seeds at ground level at Millhams Mead (1st am). Campions, alkanets, bluebells, ground ivy, mustards and umbellifers in flower on a bankside close to Kinson church (1st). Speckled Woods observed in many regions of Kinson Common (1st pm). Excellent Tormentil carpets in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Lousewort in good groupings in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Brimstone, Peacocks and Small White present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st pm). Great Spotted Woodpecker observed flying from Poole Lane Heights to Central Sallows, Kinson Common (1st pm). 13 well fed Palmate Newts observed in a bog pool on Kinson Common (1st eve). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats in fine form at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Blackcap singing near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Broad-bodied dragonfly (female), Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Large Red damselfly activity in Central Bog and at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Holly Blue butterfly, by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Mountain Ash in flower near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (2nd). Speckled Wood and Small White active generally around the Kinson Common (2nd pm). 18 Palmate Newts in a clear bog pool, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Heron, Swans and 3 Little Egrets downstream of Longham bridge (3rd am). 1 Swan in the sidestream which leads to Millhams bridge (3rd am). Reed Warblers bright and chirpy in the reed beds near Millhams bridge (3rd am). House Martins flying over School Lane in Kinson (3rd am). Whitethroats and Blackcaps observed at Millhams Mead (3rd am). 20 Palmate Newts, 2 leeches and a small number of frog tadpoles in a bog pool on Kinson Common (3rd eve). 2 Roe deer grazing in a field near Millhams Mead (4th am). Scent of Hawthorn blossoms very noticeable around Millhams Mead (4th). Small number of frog tadpoles surrounded by 14+ Palmate Newts in a bog pool on Kinson Common (4th eve). Fox in superb condition resting in Gover`s Glade (4th eve). Reed Warblers singing in the morning drizzle at lower Millhams (5th am). Mute Swan downstream of Millhams bridge (5th am). 10 Palmate Newts observed in a muddied drying out bog pool, Kinson Common (5th eve). Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th eve). Speckled Wood sunning itself on a horse chestnut tree in Pelhams Park (6th am). Herb Robert & Red Campion flowering in a hedge bank near Kinson church (6th am). Mayfly activity on the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (6th am). Blackcaps, Whitethroats and Reed Warblers observed downstream of Millhams bridge (6th am). Speckled Wood activity around sycamores near Millhams bridge (6th am). Wild Bee nest noted in an old oak tree at Millhams Mead (6th). Good numbers of Large Red damselflies recorded at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common Local Nature Reserves (6th). Brimstones, Holly Blues, Large Whites, Small Whites and Speckled Woods recorded on Kinson Common (6th am). 20+ Palmate Newts in a Kinson Common bogpool near Central Bog (6th eve). Cuckoo calling from cover in lower Millhams Mead and later from the Stour valley at Dudsbury (7th am). Roe deer (does) observed in a hay meadow near Kinson church (7th am). Buzzard (being chased by crows) carrying a rabbit towards its nest site near Millhams Mead (7th am). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, Reed Warblers and Whitethroats observed and heard at Millhams Mead (7th am). Holly Blue, Peacock, Small White and Speckled Woodbutterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (7th pm). Large Red damselflies and Broad bodied dragonflies active around the side-stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th pm). Brimstone Moth flying around blackthorn in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th pm). 3 Foxes on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th eve). 20+ Palmate Newts in a Kinson Common bog pool (7th eve). Cuckoo calling from the Kinson Manor farm region (8th am). Buzzard activity scattering pigeons at lower Millhams (8th am). Gulls patrolling the river downstream of Longham bridge (8th am). Banded Demoiselle (male) by the riverside near Longham bridge (8th). 1 tiny Early Marsh orchid almost to the flowering stage, Kinson Common (8th). Broad bodied dragonflies (male & female) observed around a bog pool, Kinson Common (8th pm). Many Large Red damselflies around the side-stream of Kinson Common (8th pm). Holly Blue, Peacock, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th pm). 3 Swallows flying low through Central Bog towards Central Sallows, Kinson Common (8th pm). Broom, Common Vetch and Green Alkanet flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (8th). 21+ Palmate Newts in a bog pool, Kinson Common (8th eve). Buzzard sat on top of a pylon at Millhams Mead (9th am). Self Heal flowering in good numbers on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (9th). Brambles showing signs of early flowering at lower Millhams (9th). White Campion in flower at lower Millhams (10th). Heath Milkwort flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Holly Blue resting on willow in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (10th pm). Mallards (pair) resting in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th pm). Large Red damselflies observed throughout Central Bog and at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th pm). Stand of Figwort on a stream bank above the waterfall, Kinson Common (10th). 7+ Palmate Newts in a rapidly drying out bog pool, Kinson Common (10th eve). Common bat skirting Blanchard`s Copse and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th dusk). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats heard and observed at Millhams Mead (11th am). Banded Demoiselle (males and females) by the waterside vegetation downstream of Longham bridge (11th am). Mayflies in abundance by the riverside downstream of Longham bridge (11th am). Small group of Mallards (all males) on the Stour near the Bridge House (11th am). Rose Chafer observed in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th am). Heath Milkwort flowering on the south-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). Broad bodied dragonflies active in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (11th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs heard and observed in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th am). Holly Blues observed in Central Bog & Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th am). May bugs active around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (11th). 7+ Palmate Newts and 1 Common Frog in a bog pool, Kinson Common (11th eve). Common Bat activity around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th eve). Kingfisher downstream of Longham bridge carrying a minnow in its beak (12th am). Buzzard sat on the top of a pylon near Kinson church (12th am). Crab spider hiding among hawthorn blossom in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th am). Broad bodied & Large Red damselflies in the side stream, Kinson Common (12th am). Rose chaser investigating hawthorn blossom in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th am). House sparrows around gorse and nearby trees in Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th am). 3 small flowering stalks of Heath Milkwort found in Central Bog south-side, Kinson Common (12th am). 15+ flowering plants of Three cornered Leek found on the side-stream bank, Kinson Common (12th). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th am). 13+ Palmate Newts and several tadpoles confined to the corner of a rapidly drying out bog pool, Kinson Common (12th eve). Bat taking abundant moths around the north western boundary of Pepin`s Pond (12th eve). Common Bat circling a corner of Poole Lane Meadows and Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (12th eve). Greenfinches and Whitethroats in good numbers seen around the higher ground at lower Millhams (13tham). Swallows skimming the surface of the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (13th am). Heath Spotted Orchid ( hybrid) flowering on Kinson Common (13th). Brimstone (female) egg laying on alder buckthorn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). 6 small groups of Heath Milkwort found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Rose Chafer and a Pale Crab Spider side-by-side on hawthorn blossom in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Blackcap and Chiffchaff active in the south western sector of Kinson Common (13th am). Buzzard and Heron flying over central Kinson towards Cuckoo Woods at the same time (13th pm). 10+ Palmate Newts in a confined bog pool, Kinson Common (13th eve). Common Bat active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th eve). Cuckoo calling from the Dudsbury valley close to lower Millhams (14th am). Water crowfoot starting to flower downstream of Longham bridge (14th). Banded Demoiselles (males and females) in increasing numbers downstream of Longham bridge (14th am). Gulls, Heron, Mallards,Swallows and Swifts observed by Longham bridge (14th am) Blackcaps and a Chiffchaff in full song near Millhams bridge (14th am). Common Blue & Large Red damselflies, also Broad bodied dragonflies active on Kinson Common (14th pm). Speckled Wood and Small White butterflies active around the whole of Kinson Common 14th pm). Fox enjoying the midday sunshine near Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th). 3 Early Marsh orchids in various stages of flowering on Kinson Common (14th). Laburnham in flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (14th). 4+ Palmate Newts in Bog Pool, Kinson Common (14th eve). Common Bat activity round Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th eve). Great Spotted Woodpecker flying over Millhams Mead towards the Bridge House (15th am). Sand Martins, Swallows and Swifts in good numbers downstream of Longham bridge (15th am). 3+ Palmate Newts and a small number of frog tadpoles in a bog pool at dusk (15th). Reed Warblers calling from the reed beds downstream of Millhams bridge (16th am). Swallows hunting for insects under the oak canopies at Millhams Mead (16th am). Blackcaps active in the hedgerows by the old road at Millhams (16th am). Frog tadpoles in a revitalised ditch in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). Marsh Thistle starting to flower in the Kinson Common bogland (16th). 2 Pale butterworts of a good size found in the Kinson Common bogland (16th). 3+ Palmate Newts and several frog tadpoles in a bog pool, Kinson Common (16th). Mute Swan taking off from and landing on the new Gulliver`s Trail near Longham bridge (scattering walkers and dogs) (17th am). Pyrenean Cranesbill, SZ06794 BNG96216, Kinson Common (17th). 4 Palmate Newts in a bog pool on Kinson Common (17th eve). Fox activity at Glenmeadows and on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th eve). Buzzards looking for breakfast at Millhams Mead and being pursued by crows (18th am). Sand Martins, Swallows and Swifts in good numbers around Longham bridge and Millhams Mead (18th am). 4+ Palmate Newts in a bog pool at dusk on Kinson Common (18th). Another wonderful display put on by Sand Martins, Swallows and Swifts by Longham bridge and Millhams Mead (19th am). Guelder Rose flowering near the waterfall, Kinson Common (19th). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity in and around Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Yellow Flag stand among reedmace in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (19th). Speckled Wood butterflies active generally around the whole of Kinson Common (19th). 18+ Pale Butterworts found around a bog pool on Kinson Common (19th). Fox at the Fryer Close entrance to Kinson Common before dusk (19th). Bats active around Dragonfly Hollow,Poole Lane meadows and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th eve). Mallards with ducklings on the Dorset Stour by Longham bridge (20th am). Buzzard on top of a pylon in a field near Kinson church (20th am). Burnet Companion moth flying around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th pm). Broad bodied dragonflies (male and female) on the wing in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th pm). Fresh specimen of a Small Copper butterfly resting on a flowering meadow thistle, Kinson Common (20th pm). Scarce Chaser (female) observed near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (20th pm). 64 Pale Butterworts found while checking for wild orchids on Kinson Common (20th). Buzzard chased from its pylon perch by two swooping herring gulls near Kinson church (21st am). Buzzard sat in the willows of Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st am). Holly Blues active around brambles at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st am). Buzzard activity at lower Millhams (22nd am). New information noticeboard erected at the top of Millennium Steps, Kinson Common (22nd). Pair of Bullfinches observed and heard calling from a hedgeline at Millhams Mead (23rd am). Heron observed landing on Pepin`s Pond and walking about in the margins, Kinson Common (23rd am). Maybug hiding in fern in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (23rd May am). 2008 Kinson Common wild orchid survey on-going (23rd). Small number of frog tadpoles in a bog pool and young frogs observed to about 12mm in size in the bogland of Kinson Common (23rd). Green Woodpeckers at groundlevel at lower Millhams and around Millhams Mead (24th am). Mallards (12 males and 1 female) in the margins of the Dorset Stour near the Bridge House at Longham (24th am). Coots, Moorhens and a Mute Swan Swan downstream of Longham bridge (24th am). Reed Warbler and Whitethroat activity downstream of Millhams bridge (24th am). Swifts circling and flying low over the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (25th am). Goatsbeard and Ragwort flowering by the roadside close to Longham bridge (25th am). Common Blue in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (25th pm). Red Admiral on fern in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (25th pm). 4 Buzzards flying over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (25th pm). Wet morning walk in Pelhams Park with blackbirds and dunnocks for company (26th). Fox boldly searching for food at dusk in the Kinson Road lay-by (26th). Cuckoo flying over a hedgerow at lower Millhams and scattering other birds in the vicinity (27th am). Jackdaws, martins, swallows and swifts flying low over the higher ground at Millhams Mead (27th am). Blackcap and chiffchaff in full song near Millhams bridge (27th am). Yellow Irises flowering in the side-stream at Millhams, also in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (27th). Honeysuckle flowering on Poole Lane Sallows and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (27th). Burnet Companion moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (27th). House Sparrows investigating Poole Lane Heights and Central Bogs, Kinson Common (27th pm). Swans with cygnets on the Dorset Stour near lower Millhams (27th eve). 7 Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (27th eve). Heron wading in Pepin`s Pond at dusk (27th eve). 2 Species of Pipistrelle bat recorded on Kinson Common at dusk (27th). Mute Swans (7) downstream of Longham bridge (28th am). Fox boldly sitting on the grass verge at dusk by the Fryer`s Close entrance to Kinson Common (28th). Bats active at dusk around Gover`s Glade and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (28th). Heron wading at dusk in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (28th). Main wild orchid counts continue on Kinson Common (29th). Members of Bournemouth`s Countryside team working hard and clearing the pond trough (following recent heavy rainfall) at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th am). Jay stripping feathers from a dead blue tit while surrounded by a whole host of other angry tits, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (29th am). Banded Demoiselle (male) on vegetation in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th pm). Fox stood in the middle of a meadow near Kinson church (30th am). Beautiful Demoiselle (male) observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th am). Great Spotted Woodpecker active around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th am). Good showings of Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids throughout the valley on Kinson Common (30th). Sparrowhawk being driven away by martins over central Kinson (31st am). Green woodpeckers active at ground level around Millhams Mead (31st am). Beautiful Demoiselles (male & female), side-stream, Kinson Common (31st am). Scarce Chaser (female), Central Bog & Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (31st am). Common Blue active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st am). Broad Bodied dragonflies active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st am). Speckled wood generally active around the whole of Kinson Common (31st). Good numbers of Large Red and other species of damselflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st am). Burnet Companion and Mother Shipton moths active throughout Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (31st). Great Spotted woodpeckers observed flying through Central Bog to Central Sallows, Kinson Common (31st). Pair of Chiffchaffs with nesting material near Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (31st am). Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2008 Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2008 JUNE 5 Mute Swans flying over Kinson Manor Farm (1st am). Reed Warblers and Buntings in the reed beds downstream of Millhams bridge (1st am). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats active around Millhams Mead (1st am). Speckled Woods observed around the Millham`s hedgerows (1st am). Banded Demoiselles in the flooded margins downstream of Longham bridge (1st am). Many baby bunnies observed around lower Millhams (1st am). Sparrow with nesting materials near Millhams Mead (1st am). Young frogs active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Bog Cotton grass, Lousewort, Meadow Thistle and Tormentil flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Frequent Great Spotted woodpecker activity through Central Bog towards Central Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Blackcap singing near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Pipistrelle bats flying through the mist around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, at dusk (1st). Roe deer grazing in a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (2nd am). 7 Canada geese in v-formation flying over Millhams Mead (2nd). Buzzard flying to its pylon perch close to its nest site near Millhams Mead (2nd am). Palmate Newts feeding in a bog pool, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Bats feeding around the oaks of Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Heron in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, (2nd dusk). Wet morning walk in Pelhams Park in Kinson. Much of botanical interest observed including elm and hedge woundwort (3rd). Heron guarding the perimeter of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, at dusk (3rd). Bats active around Central Bog and Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common, at dusk (3rd). Great Spotted woodpecker observed flying over Longham bridge region (4th am). 3 Whitethroats in a low-lying bush at Millhams Mead (4th am). Heron on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, around midday (4th). Raft spider on vegetation by Pepin`s Pond (4th am). Beautiful Demoiselle (male) around the side-stream, Kinson Common (4th am). Banded Demoiselle by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th am). Cross-leaved heath and spikes of bog asphodel flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th). Common Blue (male), Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th). Holly Blue on umbellifers by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th am). Scarce chaser (female) observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th am). Kinson Common Orchid survey on-going (4th). Heron guarding Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, before dusk (4th). Pied Wagtails sat on security fencing around Millhams Recycling unit (5th am). Emperor and Scarce Chaser dragonfliesin Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (5th am). Emperor and Scarce Chaser dragonflies in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5 pm). Beautiful demoiselle, Common Blue and Large Red damselflies, near side-stream, Kinson Common (5th pm). Buzzard being chased through Kinson Cemetery by magpies and then gracefully soaring over Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th pm). Cross-leaved Heath and Bell Heather in flower on Kinson Common (5th) Common Cow-wheat flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (5th). Holly Blue, Speckled Wood and Whites active around Kinson Common (5th). 2 Fox cubs playing together at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th). Beautiful Demoiselles recorded at Gover`s Glade and Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Heron landing on a tree at Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (6th). Scarce Chaser dragonflies active in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th). Kinson Common orchid survey on-going (6th). Pale Crab spider sat on top of a heath spotted orchid, Central Bog (6th). Swallows and Swifts in observed in good numbers at Millhams Mead and around Longham bridge (7th am). Whitethroat in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (7th am). Kinson Common Orchid survey on-going (7th). Bats on the wing around Dragonfly Hollow, Central Bog and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th eve). 2 Canada Geese flying around Millhams Mead (8th am). Burnet Companion, 5 Spot Burnet, Mother Shipton and Large Skipper present on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th pm). Borough conservation work in a field opposite Kinson church (9th). Banded Demoiselle and Scarce Chasers by the riverside close to Longham bridge (9th). Pair of Buzzards soaring over lower Millhams and Millhams Mead (9th am). Scarce chaser in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th pm). Common Blue observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th pm). Welcomed re-appearance of Flea Sedge, Kinson Common (9th pm). Beautiful Demoiselle (female) in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (9th pm) Fox trotting through Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (9th eve). Wild Bees nests active at Millhams Mead and on Kinson Common (10th). Conservation work continues in a field opposite Kinson church (10th). Foxes observed during the daytime and at dusk on Kinson Common (10th). Meadow Brown butterfly recorded on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th). Kinson Playgroup educational visit to Kinson Common (11th am). Emperor Dragonfly on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th am). Scarce chaser Dragonflies at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th pm). Common Darters and Scarce chaser Dragonflies in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th pm). Keeled Skimmer Dragonfly around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th pm). Conservation tasks being carried out at Millhams Mead (12th am). Kinson Playgroup educational visit to Kinson Common (12th pm). Scarce chaser Dragonfly (male) active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th pm). Purple Toadflax & Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Scarce chaser Dragonfly and assorted damselfly species including Beautiful Demoiselle active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Bog Cotton grass, Cross-leaved Heath, Heath Milkwort and Tormentil flowering in the wet bogland areas of Kinson Common (13th). Early Marsh orchids now fading on Kinson Common (13th). Foxes active around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common at dusk (13th). Pied Wagtails searching for insects around Kinson Village Green (14th am). Palmate Newt activity in a Kinson Common bogpool at dusk (14th). Foxes present around Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common at dusk (14th). Small number of Bats observed at dusk around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (15th am). Kinson Common Orchid survey on-going (15th). Large Skippers in display triples, Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Meadow Browns active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (15th am). Scarce chasers active around Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Beautiful Demoiselles active in the side-stream, Kinson Common (15th am). 1st morning of the new coarse fishing season at Millhams and Longham (16th am). Broad bodied and Keeled Skimmer dragonflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). Mistle Thrush activity on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th am). Kinson Common Orchid survey on-going (17th). Beautiful demoiselles in the side-stream, Kinson Common (17th). Pale Butterworts flowering in the bogland at Kinson Common (17th). Small numbers of Palmate Newts present in a Kinson Common bog pool (17th eve). Fox activity around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (17th eve). Herring Gull attacking a Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (18th am). Cinnabar moths observed in grassland at Millhams Mead (19th am). Purple Hairstreak on low vegetation, Kinson School (19th am). Bats circling low over Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common, at dusk (19th). St. John`s Wort and Common Centaury in flower at Millhams Mead (20th). Yellow Bartsia recorded at Millhams Mead (20th). Buzzard carrying a small rabbit to its nest site near Millhams Mead (21st am). Adders active around Millhams Mead (22nd am). Buzzard soaring over Millhams Mead (23rd am). Adders observed late morning at Millhams Mead (23rd). Bog Asphodels, Bog Cotton grass, Cross leaved Heath, Greater Birdsfoot trefoil and Purple Toadflax flowering in Central Bog, Kinson (23rd). Scarce chasers (both sexes) observed in Central Bog< Kinson Common (23rd pm). 5-Spot Burnet moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (23rd pm). Early Marsh and Southern Marsh orchids now fading and Heath Spotted orchids continuing to flower on Kinson Common (23rd). Bat activityaround Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (23rd dusk). Emperor and Scarce chasers hawking for flies in the grassland at Millhams Mead (24th am). Commas, Large Skippers, Marbled Whites and Red Admirals observed at Millhams Mead (24th). Buzzard sat on a pylon at Millhams Mead (24th am). Small Tortoiseshell butterfly on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (25th am). Evening conservation walk with Brownies on the Kinson Common (26th eve). Shetland cattle present again on Kinson Common (26th eve). Adders observed again at Millhams Mead (27th). Comma butterflies observed at lower Millhams (27th am). Commas,Large and Small Skippers, Marbled Whites and Red Admirals observed at Millhams Mead (29th). Green Woodpecker activity in the grassland at lower Millhams (30th am). Orange Hawkweed flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th). Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th). Sheepsbit flowering on Two Barrow Heath and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th). Large and Small Skippers, Meadow Browns and Speckled Woods observed on Kinson Common (30th). JULY Bee Orchids still flowering in the Kinson area (1st). Beautiful Demoiselle (males and females) observed at Glenmeadows, Gover`s Glade and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Golden ringed dragonfly hawking for flies in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Emperor dragonflies hawking for flies in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Brimstone,Holly Blue, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown and Speckled Woods active around Kinson Common (1st am). Sparrowhawk kill near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Roe Deer sighting and a Kingfisher observed on Kinson Common today (1st). Hedge Woundwort flowering near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Chiffchaff calling from a secluded glade near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st am). Hawkweed, Hawksbeard and Sheepsbit flowering around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Bog Asphodels and Cross leaved Heath flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Heath flowering in clumps on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st). Bee Orchids now fading in the Kinson area (2nd). Herring Gull dive bombing a buzzard on a pylon near Millhams Mead (2nd am). Golden-ringed dragonfly hawking for flies near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd). Keeled Skimmers and Emperor dragonflies active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Large and Small Skippers active around the fringes of Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Green Woodpecker activity around lower Millhams (4th am). Lone Grey Wagtail investigating waterweed on the Dorset Stour near the Bridge House (5th am). Grey Wagtail fledgling being fed by a parent at the side of Longham bridge (5th am). Pyramidal orchid almost in full flower in the Kinson area (5th). Palmate Newt in a bog pool, Kinson Common (6th eve). Pied Wagtail activity around central Kinson & Kinson Village Green (6th & 7th). Buzzard in flight around Millhams Mead (8th am). Bee orchids well faded now in the Kinson region (8th). A few Bee Orchids still partially flowering in the Kinson area (10th). Pied Wagtail activity around Kinson Village Green (11th am). Fresh Roe Deer tracks at Millhams Mead (11th). Buzzard soaring over Millhams Mead (12th am). Bee Orchid still flowering in the Kinson area (12th). Glow-Worm (female) in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (12th dusk). 8 Jackdaws investigating Kinson Village Green (13th am). Buzzard soaring over Millhams Mead and Longham (13th am). Long-tailed Tit family active in a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (13th am). Moorhen on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th am). 2 Green Woodpeckers rooting for insects on Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (13th am). Golden-ringed dragonfly and Large Red damselflies active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). Chiffchaffs active around Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (13th am). Sheepsbit flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th). 6-spot Burnet moths active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th). Holly Blue, Large and Small Skippers and Meadow Browns active around Kinson Common (13th). 10+ Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Comma, Hedge and Meadow Brown butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (13th). Glow-Worm activity near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (13th after dusk). Large fish observed in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th after dusk). Pair of Buzzards soaring together over Kinson Manor farm (14th am). Garden Everlasting Pea flowering in bramble at Millhams Mead (14th). 6 Jackdaws on Kinson Village Green (14th am). Large & Small Skippers, Meadow Browns and Whites active on Kinson Common (14th pm). Betony flowering on Poole Lane Height, Kinson Common (14th). Glow-Worms active by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (14th eve). Buzzard sat on top of a disused pylon at Millhams Mead (15th am). Finches investigating teasels near Longham bridge (15th am). Family of Chiffchaffs in a hedgerow near Millhams bridge (15th am). Buzzard flying very low through the "girder valley" at lower Millhams (16th am). Skylark soaring over the higher ground at Millhams Mead (16th am). Blackcap in full song in a hedgerow by Millhams bridge (16th am). Glow-worm activity by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (16th eve). Cinnabar moth caterpillars on ragwort at Millhams Mead (17th). Buzzard sat on a pylon near lower Millhams (17th am). Enchanter`s Nightshade flowering in Cudnell Wood (17th). Rose Chafer resting on ragwort at Millhams Mead (17th). Adder activity at Millhams Mead (17th pm). Small group of Mistle Thrushes flying through the grounds of Kinson school (17th pm). Glow-worm activity close to Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (17th eve). Bee orchids now all seeded in the Kinson area (18th). Small group of Carrion Crows on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (18th am). Trailing Bellflower flowering on a bankside near Great Oaks, Kinson Common (18th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering on masonary at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (18th). Well formed Hazel nuts in a hedgerow at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (18th). Mountain Ash with ripening berries alongside the main track, Kinson Common (18th). Wild Bees at their nest site in an oak tree by the main track, Kinson Common (18th). Enchanter`s Nightshade flowering in a shaded region of Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson (18th). Hedge & Meadow Browns, Speckled Woods, Large & Small Skippers, also Whites on the wing around Kinson Common (18th pm). 6-Spot Burnet moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (18th pm). Bell Heather and Common Cow-wheat flowering on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (18th). Bog Asphodels fading with Cross-leaved Heath and Sundews featuring strongly in Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Golden-ring dragonfly hawking over the grassland at Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (18th pm). Harebells flowering on a flat grassy region within the Kinson Cemetery (18th). Spiraea in flower on the Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (18th). Glow-worm activity observed on Kinson Common (18th eve). Ragwort pulling Day at Millhams Mead (19th). Glow-worm activity in the lower valley, Kinson Common (19th eve). Large fish observed again in Pepin`s Pond (19th eve). Family of 8 Long-tailed Tits in a sloe hedgerow near Longham bridge (20th am). Comma, Meadow Brown and Red Admirals observed around Millhams Mead (20th am). Grey Wagtails observed by Longham bridge (20th am). Lesser Skullcap and Marsh pennywort flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Brimstone, Holly Blue, Hedge & Meadow Brown, Small Skipper,Speckled Wood and Whites active around Kinson Common (20th am). Ruddy Darter dragonflies observed around Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th am). Glow-worm activity near Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (20th eve). Large fish seen near the pond trough, Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th eve). 3 Buzzards flying around lower Millhams (21st am). 7 Jackdaws flying around rooftops in central Kinson (21st am). Glow-worm activity near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (21st eve). Buzzard activity at lower Millhams (22nd am). Red Admiral, Meadow & Hedge Brown butterflies active around Millhams Mead (22nd am). Sheepsbit flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). Common Darters observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Fox sunning itself in the afternoon sunshine, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (22nd). 6-spot Burnet moths on knapweed, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (22nd). Comma, Hedge & Meadow Brown, Large White, Peacock and Small Skipper butterflies observed on Kinson Common (22nd pm). GloW-Worm activity observed near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd eve). Buzzard being chased by two gulls through central Kinson towards Kinson Common (23rd 8pm). Glow-Worm-activity observed by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common 23rd eve). Large fish observed in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (23rd eve). Brimstone,Hedge Brown,Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and Whites observed on Kinson Common (24th pm). Glow-Worm activity observed on Kinson Common (24th eve). Greenfinches active around gorse on Millhams Mead (25th am). Commas, Hedge & Meadow Browns, Peacocks, Purple Hairstreaks (6), Red Admirals,Speckled Woods and Whites observed on Kinson Common (25th pm). Three-spined Sticklebacks recorded and photographed on Kinson Common (25th). Lesser Skullcap flowering throughout Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Common Darters and Keeled Skimmers active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Glow-Worm activity near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (25th eve). 3 Grey Wagtails under the arches of Longham bridge (26th am). 2 Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (26th am). Wild Bees at their nest site in an oak at Millhams Mead (26th am). 16 Jackdaws feeding at ground level on Kinson Village Green (26th am). Grey Wagtail on a mudflat at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th pm). Peacocks on Buddleia, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th pm). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons over central Kinson (26th pm). Hedge & Meadow Browns, also Small Skippers active on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th pm). Glow-Worm activity near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (26th eve). Bats active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th eve). Buzzard mewing while looking for its young at lower Millhams (27th am). Grayling and Holly Blue butterflies in a garden near Kinson Village Green (27th pm). Glow-Worm activity on Kinson Common (28th eve). Hedge Browns, Meadow Browns and Small Skippers active on the higher grassland at lower Millhams (28th am). 6-spot Burnet moths observed in the grassland at Millhams Mead (28th am). Sticklebacks observed in a stream on Kinson Common (29th). AUGUST Carrion Crows feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Adder activity at Millhams Mead (1st am). Common Toadflax flowering at Millhams Mead (2nd). Monbretia flowering at lower Millhams (2nd). Buzzard with one offspring flying over central Kinson and then returning to Millhams Mead (2nd pm). Two Roe Deer browsing in a large meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (3rd). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (4th am). Foxes active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th eve). Fleabane in flower at lower Millhams (5th). Adders active at Millhams Mead (6th). Globe thistles flowering at Millhams Mead (7th). Three dead baby adders found at Millhams Mead (8th). Thrushes and Whitethroats around brambles at Millhams Mead (12th am). Reed Bunting activity at lower Millhams (12th am). Adder activity at Millhams Mead (12th). Cinnabar caterpillars on over abundant ragwort at Millhams Mead (12th) 6-spot Burnet moths on Teasels at lower Millhams (12th). Hedge Browns active on the higher ground at lower Millhams (13th am). Adder activity observed at Millhams Mead (13th). Hawthorn with ripe berries, by Fryer`s Close,Kinson Road (13th). Purple and Yellow Loosestrife, also Marsh Thistle and ripening Reedmace in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (13th). Guelder Rose with cherry-red berries and flowering Hemp Agrimony, Kinson Common waterfall (13th). Seeded Cuckoo-pints under willows, Central Sallows, Kinson Common (13th). Good show of heathers flowering on the higher ground of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (13th). Common Cow-wheat flowering on Two Barrow Heath, also Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th). Two ragged Meadow Browns on the wing during a wet afternoon on Poole Lane Meadows (13th). 4 Mallards, 1 Moorhen and a Kingfisher sat on a twig waiting for sticklebacks, Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th pm). Rosebay Willowherb flowering on the fringes of Central Bog and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th). Tawny Owl calling from Central Sallows and Great oaks, Kinson Common (13th eve). 2 Buzzards on power lines near Millhams Mead (14th am). Family of Whitethroats on brambles at lower Millhams (14th am). Red-fruited Apple tree on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (14th am). Young Swallows on the wing in the Longham valley near Dudsbury (14th am). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (15th am). Adder activity at Millhams (15th am). Wild Mushrooms appearing on the higher ground at lower Millhams (15th). Common Blue,Grayling,Hedge Brown,Holly Blue,Meadow Brown,Peacock, Speckled Wood and Whites on the wing, Kinson Common (15th pm). Wasp Spiders observed on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (15th). Common and Red Darter dragonflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th pm). Pale Crab Spider with a hover fly on loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th pm). Painted Lady on Buddleja in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (15th pm). Ripening Sloes in a hedgerow near Longham bridge (16th). Common Toadflax flowering near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (16th). Devilsbit Scabious coming into flower at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th). Carrion Crows and Magpies raiding a litter bin in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (17th am). Adder activity at Millhams Mead (17th). Common Blue (male) and Hedge Browns observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (17th). Fox calling from Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th eve). Hedge and Meadow Browns on the wing at Millhams Mead (18th am). Adder observed at Millhams Mead (18th). Orange Hawkweed flowering on a Wimborne Road, Kinson garden (19th). Speckled Wood butterflies active in central Kinson gardens (19th). Adder activity observed at Millhams Mead (19th). Harebells flowering at the western end of Kinson Cemetery (19th). Beautiful damselfly (male) and numerous common darters present in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (19th pm). Reedmace highly visible in the north-eastern corner of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (19th). Common Blue (males), Grayling, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and Whites active around the whole of Kinson Common (19th pm). Devilsbit Scabious now flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th). Stands of Hazels around Kinson Common already displaying new buds for Spring 2009. Mallards and a Moorhen present on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th pm). Stands of Fleabane and Lesser Knapweed attracting butterflies on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (19th pm). Fox stood on the Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (19th eve). Fox investigating a bin near the Kinson Road Medical Centre (19th eve). Greenfinches active around gorse at lower Millhams (20th am). Adder activity observed at Millhams Mead (20th). House Martins and Swallows flying low over central Kinson (21st am). South Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies active in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (21st pm). Wasp Spiders present in Central Bog north-side, Kinson Common (21st pm). Common Darters and Common Blues (males) observed in Central Bog south-side (21st pm). Keeled Skimmers pairing between Central Bog and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (21st pm). Mini moto bikers enjoying an afternoon ride around Kinson Common (21st). Blues,Hedge Browns, Graylings,Speckled Woods and Whites generally active around the whole of Kinson Common (21st pm). Buzzard flying around central Kinson and Cuckoo Woods (21st pm). Four Foxes on the short grass of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st eve). Fox on the western boundary of Pepin`s Pond eyeing up four mallards paddling by the margins, Kinson Common (21st eve). Swifts active over central Kinson (21st eve). Hedge and Meadow Browns active around the grassland at Millhams Mead (22nd am). Family of Chiffchaffs investigating gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (22nd am). Green Woodpecker activity at lower Millhams (23rd am). Grey Wagtails searching for insects around Longham bridge (23rd am). Buzzards flying over central Kinson (23rd am & pm). Buzzards active around the Millhams Mead region (24th am). Nuthatch on an oak tree near Millhams bridge (24th am). Robin on a fence post at the entrance to Millhams Mead (24th am). Wax cap and Field Mushrooms emerging on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (25th am). Good numbers of Mallards downstream of Longham bridge (25th am). House Martins, Swallows and Swifts circling low over the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (25th am). Ripe Elderberries in the hedgerows of Millhams (25th). It`s conker time again in Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th). Buzzards active over Millhams Mead and central Kinson (26th am). Kestrel flying over central Kinson (26th pm). 2 Foxes sat down in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th eve). Bistort flowering by a footpath at lower Millhams (27th). Little Egret flying over Kinson Manor farm towards the Dudsbury valley (27th am). Swallows gathering downstream of Millhams bridge (27th am). Common Bat feeding around the canopies of oaks within the grounds of Kinson Primary School (27th dusk). Black rabbit with wild ones feeding on the fringes of a large meadow at Kinson Manor farm (28th). Herring Gulls and Jackdaws present around central Kinson (28th). Kestrel active over central Kinson (28th pm). Large flock of greenfinches feeding around gorse at Millhams Mead (29th am). Foxes present on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th eve). Buzzards active over central Kinson during the daytime (30th). Adult Frog in a bog pool after dusk, Kinson Common (30th). Rising mist with lots of moths on the wing after dusk, Poole Lane Meadows (30th). Moorhens active around Millhams bridge (31st am). Good numbers of Mallards observed on the Dorset Stour at Longham (31st am). SEPTEMBER Creeping and Spear Thistle, Evening Primrose, Fleabane and St John`s Wort in flower at lower Millhams (1st). Hops and crab apples in hedgerows at Millhams Mead (1st). Goldfinches and Greenfinches around gorse and teasels by Millhams Mead and Longham bridge (1st am). 5 Canada Geese flying over Millhams Mead towards Bear Wood (1st am). Kestrel hunting over central Kinson and Millhams (1st am). Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (1st am). c20 Jackdaws on the rooftops near central Kinson (2nd am). Common Darter dragonflies active around Pepin`s Pond, Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Carpets of Tormentil still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Orange hue of faded Bog Aspodels eye-catching in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Ripe Reedmace heads noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Bittersweet, Gipsywort and Purple Loosestrife still flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd). Fine specimen of a Southern Hawker dragonfly observed at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Faded Speckled Woods and wild fungi observed under an oak tree at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Robins noticeable now on autumn morning walks around central Kinson (3rd). Sparrowhawk circling and gliding over central Kinson (3rd pm). Globe thistles fading now at Millhams Mead (4th). Common Bat activity in back gardens close to Kinson Primary school (4th eve). 3 Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (4th eve). Wild fungi emerging under an oak tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Meadowsweet and Purple Loosestrife flowering in an unused stockaded grazing area at Millhams (6th). Himalayan Balsam in flower on a bankside near Millhams bridge (6th). Heron flying over Pelhams Park towards Kinson Manor Farm (6th am). Buzzard flying low over Kinson Manor Farm (7th am). Tansy in flower at lower Millhams (7th). Martins and Swallows flying around oak canopies and skimming low over the Dorset Stour, downstream of Longham bridge (7th am). Fox sitting on the short grass of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th eve). Buzzard being chased by crows through the grounds of Kinson Primary School (8th am). Collared Doves at ground level by Kinson Church entrance (8th). Tawny Owls calling to each other in the darkness, near Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th). Dog Rose still in flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (9th). Lone Swallow flying low through central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (9th pm). 4 Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (9th eve). Common Shrew (dead) on the higher ground at lower Millhams (10th). Green Woodpecker activity around Millhams Mead (10th am). Report received of Badgers being observed between Kinson and Millhams (10th). Purple Loosestrife and Pampas grasses noticeable at the rear of the Millhams Recycling unit (11th). Cherry red berries of Guelder Rose noticeable in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th). 4 Foxes on the short grassland at the south end of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th eve). Mallards roosting at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th). Tawny Owls calling to each other near Poole Lane, Kinson (11th eve). Small charm of Golfinches on teasels in the valley at Millhams Mead (12th am). Groups of Swallows flying together through Millhams Mead and over central Kinson (12th am). Buzzard flying low over Kinson Primary School towards Millhams Mead (12th am). Flock of Black-headed Gulls around Kinson Village Green (13th am). Grey Squirrels active in Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th am). Common Centaury still flowering in the grassland at Millhams Mead (13th am). Mother-of-Pearl Moth resting on nettles near Millhams bridge (13th am). Buzzard flying over central Kinson (13th pm). Foxes calling to each other on Poole Lane Meadows through the mist of an Autumn evening (13th). Little Egret in the margins of the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (14th am). 2 Buzzards on a pylon at Millhams Mead (14th am). Numerous Waterboatmen in a bog pool on Kinson Common (14th eve). Foxes on the prowl around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th eve). Large fish active in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th eve). Comfrey (cream-coloured) flowering on a bankside near Millhams bridge (15th). Large White butterflies on the wing around central Kinson (15th pm). Greenfinches and Goldfinches together on brambles at lower Millhams (16th am). Buzzard activity near Kinson Manor Farm (16th am). Foxes observed at the southern end of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (16th eve). Buzzard and Sparrowhawk looking for prey between Kinson Manor Farm and Millhams Mead (17th am). Red Campion flowering on banksides between Kinson church and Millhams bridge (17th am). Lawyer`s Wig fungi (3) emerging in the grassland at Millhams Mead (17th). 5 Foxes on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th eve). Puss moth caterpillar on Buddleia in a lower Kinson Road garden (18th am). Large Whites, Red Admiral and a Brimstone (male) active in central Kinson (18th pm). Buzzard flying low over Central Bog towards Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (18th pm). Fox eyeing up Mallards in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th eve). Chiffchaff family active around gorse at Millhams Mead (19th am). Speckled Wood butterflies active in all sunny glades of Kinson Common (19th am). Ripe Reedmace in abundance in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (19th). Long-tailed Tit family active around the gorse on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th pm). Devilsbit Scabious adding colour to a mellowing Poole Lane Heights (19th). Earth Ball fungi on the south-facing slope of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th). Wasp Spiders observed, some with fresh prey in their webs, Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Pale Butterworts found in flower, Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Common Darter & Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around most areas of Kinson Common (19th pm). Red Admiral butterfly activity around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (19th pm). Crows mobbing a Buzzard deep within Central Sallows, Kinson Common (19th pm). Bell Heather & Cross-leaved Heath still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Bell Heather also in good patches on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th). Common Lizard sunning itself on an old oak stump, Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th pm). Sparrowhawk swooping low over the grassland at Millhams Mead (20th am). Large White, Comma and Red Admirals on the wing in central Kinson (20th pm). Jackdaws on the rooftops around central Kinson (20th pm). Swallows flying over central Kinson during a glorious red sunset (20th dusk). Brown Trout active in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th eve). Grey Wagtail investigating the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st am). 3 Foxes on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st eve). Good numbers of Evening Primrose still flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (22nd am). Wood pigeons disturbed by a Sparrowhawk near Cuckoo Woods (22nd am). Red Admirals and Speckled Woods active in central Kinson gardens (22nd pm). Common Toadflax flowering in a bramble patch, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (22nd). Fox activity on the short sward of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (22nd eve). Corvids and Wood pigeons active over central Kinson & Kinson Village Green (23rd am). Small flock of Jackdaws observed flying over central Kinson (23rd pm). 3 Foxes sitting on Poole Lane Meadows and 1 patrolling Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (23rd eve). 2 Canada Geese flying over Kinson Manor farmland towards Longham bridge (24th am). 2 murmurations of Starlings flying over central Kinson while the Red Arrows were training (24th am). Kestrel hovering over the grassland of Millhams Mead (24th am). Flailing in the lower valley, especially in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (24th). 2 Foxes on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (24th eve). Red Campion and Tufted Vetch flowering on a bankside near Kinson church (25th). 2 Cormorants flying over Longham bridge (25th am). 36 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag Goose, 1 Heron, 1 Little Egret and numerous gulls and mallards, all downstream of Longham bridge (26th am). Long-tailed and Great tits in a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (26th am). Bindweed still flowering in profusion around Millhams Mead (26th). 2 Foxes sitting in a freshly raked Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (26th eve). Foxes also active around Glenmeadows, Pepin`s Pond and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th eve). Large fish active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th eve). Speckled Wood and Red Admiral activity in central Kinson gardens (27th). Foxes observed by the Poole Lane Meadows play-area, Kinson Common (28th eve). 3 Grey Squirrels scurrying around at ground level in Pelhams Park (29th am). 1 Canada Goose, 1 Heron, 1 Liitle Egret, Mute Swans with 6 immature cygnets and an assortment of gulls and ducks on the river bed downstream of Longham bridge (29th am). Small charm of Goldfinches on teasels at Millhams Mead (29th am). Pale Butterworts doing well with good signs of succession for the future, Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Devilsbit Scabious flowering on Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath (29th). Small pockets of Sheepsbit flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (29th). Withering Wasp Spiders still guarding their cocoons in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Heath and Heathers, also Honeysuckle still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Common and Ruddy Darter dragonfly activity around Kinson Common (29th pm). Fox trotting through Glenmeadows in the early afternoon sunshine, Kinson Common (29th). Comma, Large White, Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th pm). Fox activity on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (30th eve). OCTOBER Patches of St. John`s Wort and Evening Primrose still flowering at Millhams. Conkers and Sweet Chestnuts in abundance at Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Himalayan Balsam still flowering at lower Millhams (1st). Amelanchier leaves very colourful by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Kinson Common`s Gover`s Glade recently raked following September 2008 conservation work to promote the continued well being of heath spotted orchids in 2009. (1st). Wood pigeons scattering to avoid a bird of prey over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st am). Foxes active on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st mid evening). Conkers galore again in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd am). Comfrey (cream coloured) still flowering at Millhams Mead (2nd). Corvids flying westwards in good numbers over central Kinson at dusk (2nd). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in central Kinson gardens (2nd pm). Large fish swimming around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd eve). Jackdaws active around central Kinson (3rd am). Charm of Golfinches on teasels at Millhams Mead (3rd am). Moorhens active around the perimeter of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th am). Large stand of Reedmace noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (4th am). Goldfinch charm feeding from teasels and burdocks on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (4th am). Buzzard on a pylon near Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Jackdaws active again around central Kinson (4th). Pockets of Corn Marigolds still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). 5 Foxes observed between Poole Lane Meadows and Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (5th eve). Mallards and one Heron at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th am). Herring Gull and Wood Pigeons flying over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (6th am). Cormorants and Mallards flying towards Dudsbury from Longham bridge (6th am). Goldcrest activity in the undergrowth by Millhams bridge (6th am). Heron flying over central Kinson towards Kinson Manor Farm (6th am). Foxes active on the damp grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (6th eve). Goldfinches and Greenfinches flying together over the gorse at Millhams Mead (7th am). Foxes active in the taller grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th eve). Waterboatman active in bog pools and pools close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th eve). 4 Mute Swans flying over Millhams Mead towards Dudsbury (8th am). Family of Long-tailed Tits in a willow tree downstream of Millhams bridge (8th am). Teal with a small group of Mallards at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). Grey Wagtail and Moorhens observed at the southern end of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). Yellow Brain Fungus on a dead tree stump, Central Sallows, Kinson Common (8th). White dead-nettle in flower on a stream bank at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Wild Bees very active in a former woodpecker nest site at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th am). Ripe Holly berries in abundance at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Shetland cattle sheltering in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (8th am). Pockets of Devilsbit Scabious still flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th). Brimstone (male), Large Whites and Speckled Wood butterflies enjoying the morning sunshine on Kinson Common (8th). Hazel catkins well formed in an ancient stand at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Fox sitting near an ancient ditch in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (8th eve). Young Fox trotting through the grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th eve). Large fish feeding with great gusto in the margins of pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th eve). Amelanchier leaves very colourful by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th). Goldfinches and Greenfinches in good numbers on the dew-laden teasels at Millhams Mead (9th am). 7 Mute Swans flying over Millhams bridge heading in the direction of Longham bridge (9th am). Stag`s horn sumach cutting by Kinson Common (9th). Fox sitting in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (9th eve). 3 young Swallows flying low over the higher ground at Millhams Mead and dispersing finches (10th am). Carrion Crows and Jackdaws active around central Kinson (10th). Little Egret in the swollen margins of the Dorset Stour by Longham bridge (11th am). Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing in central Kinson (11th pm). 20 Jackdaws flying together over central Kinson (11th pm). 3 Foxes sitting on the short grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th eve). Sparrowhawk (female) chasing finches in a low-level flight over gorse at Millhams Mead (12th am). 3 Foxes sitting on the shorter grass at Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th eve). Roe Deer family (5) observed in meadowland between Kinson and Millhams Mead (13th am). Angry Tawny Owl calling from dense cover in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (13th late evening). Tawny Owl calling from oaks in Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th evening). 3 Roe Deer (does) grazing on meadowland near Millhams Mead (14th am). 3 Roe Deer grazing on meadowland by Millhams Mead (15th am). Comfrey & Himalayan Balsam still flowering at Millhams Mead (15th). Foxes active at Glenmeadows and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (16th eve). Good numbers of corvids and gulls observed around Millhams Mead (17th am). Conkers and Sweet Chestnuts plentiful in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Cut-leaved Cranesbill flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (18th). Badger observed on Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve (19th). 6 Mute Swans and 1 Little Egret downstream of Longham bridge (20th am). Green Woodpecker activity around the meadowland of lower Millhams (20th am). Roe Deer (buck and does) grazing in open country near Millhams Mead (21st am). Pied Wagtails on the roof of Kinson Library (22nd am). Fish observed in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (22nd). Fox in excellent condition sitting in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd eve). Roe Deer (buck and doe) grazing on meadowland near Millhams Mead (23rd am). 12 Mute swans flying in formation from Kinson Manor Farm towards Longham waterworks (24th am). Lesser Periwinckle flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (24th). Grey Wagtail observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). Buzzard being pestered by angry crows around Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (24th pm). Guelder Rose berries noticeable by the waterfall at Kinson Common (24th). Wild Bees taking advantage of the autumn sunshine around their tree-home in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (24th pm). Bell Heather flowering in small pockets on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (24th). Devil`s-bit Scabious still flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th). 2 Shetland cattle laying on the grass at the western end of Poole Lane Heights (24th pm). Fox crossing the Kinson waterfall to join other members of its family on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (24th eve). House Sparrow family in a very chirpy mood in a hedge by Kinson Village Green (25th am). Green Woodpeckers active at ground level around Millhams Mead (25th am). Cormorants flying from Longham bridge towards the Dudsbury valley (25th am). Blackthorn blossom found in a hedgerow near Millhams Mead (26th). Cormorant taking off from a swollen Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (26th am). Winter Moth activity around Kinson Common (26th eve). 3 Foxes calling to each other on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th eve). 3 Roe Deer (does) grazing in open ground near Millhams Mead (27th am). Finches and Thrushes active among the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (27th am). Red Admiral on the wing in a central Kinson garden (27th am). Lawyer`s Wig fungi emerging at Millhams Mead (27th). 2 Foxes sitting under trees in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (27th eve). Robins a common sight now from Kinson Village Green to Longham and Millhams Mead (28th am). Glistening Inkcaps in abundance by the waterfall on Kinson Common (28th). Pheasants feeding in meadowland by Millhams Mead (29th). Fox out walking in the morning sunshine at Millhams Mead (29th). 12 Pied Wagtails flying to roost near Kinson Common (29th). 3 Roe Deer grazing in meadowland by Millhams Mead (30th am). Hen Pheasants feeding around horses close to Millhams Mead (30th am). Fresh Deer tracks found at lower Millhams (31st am). Cormorants flying from Dudsbury towards Longham bridge (31st am). Good numbers of Goldfinches and Greenfinches observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (31st am). Jackdaws and Carrion crows observed on central Kinson rooftops (31st pm). 2 Mallards, 1 Moorhen and 3 Teal on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (31st eve). NOVEMBER Buzzard hunting low over Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st am). 2 Shetland cattle grazing at the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st am). Green Woodpeckers active around Central Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st am). Male catkins well developed on Hazel at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Glistening Inkcaps by the waterfall at Kinson Common (1st). Wood Pigeons present on the short sward of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st am). Jackdaws and other corvids active on rooftops near Kinson Village Green in central Kinson (1st am). Autumn morning dog walk on Kinson Common ruined by a dog attack by an unsupervised large canine (2nd am). Black headed Gulls and a Herring Gull active over central Kinson (3rd am). Forsythia flowering in a Wimborne Road garden close to central Kinson (4th). 23 Jackdaws investigating the rooftops around central Kinson (5th am). Grey Wagtail foraging around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th am). Grey Squirrel family scurrying around in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th am). Holly stand with ripe berries, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Flowering White dead-nettle on a bankside, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). 5 Shetland cattle grazing on the south-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Green Woodpecker tapping on an oak trunk in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (9th). Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common very high with recent signs of overflowing through an outlet channel (11th am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level around 5 Shetland cattle grazing on the south-facing lower region of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (11th am). Lesser Periwinkle flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (16th). Bramble in full bloom at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (16th). 5 Shetland cattle grazing together at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th am). Mallard activity around the margins of a swollen and heavily clogged Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th am). Dogwood coming into flower in a central Kinson garden (19th). 12 Redwings flying over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (20th am). 7 Mallards exploring a temporary water-filled ditch at Millhams Mead (21st am). Mute Swans in the margins of a swollen Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (22nd am). Holly tree laden with ripe berries in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Fresh Mole holes on the fringes of Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Roe Deer grazing on open ground near Kinson Manor Farm (24th am). Small gathering of Mallards in a water-filled valley at Millhams Mead (24th am). Red Campion flowering on a hedgebank by Kinson church (24th). Pockets of gorse in flower on Poole Lane Heights and Shetland cattle grazing in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Teal (male) and 2 Mallards present on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th). Green Woodpeckers foraging in the grassland around Millhams Mead (25th am). Roe Deer grazing in an ancient field once known as In-Ox near Kinson church (26th am). Golfinches and Greenfinches feeding on teasel heads on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (27th am). 2 Roe Deer feeding under a pylon near Millhams Mead (28th am). Goldcrest exploring low-lying brambles at lower Millhams (28th am). DECEMBER Pair of Buzzards sitting in their 2008 nest site near Millhams Mead (1st am). Heron stalking in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (1st am). Pair of Little Egrets flying over Millhams Mead and Kinson church (1st am). 3 Pied Wagtails foraging at ground level around Kinson Village Green (1st am). Collared Doves present in Kinson churchyard (1st am). Green Woodpeckers present in both compartments of Millhams Mead (1st am). Rabbits feeding in Kinson church car park (1st am). Gorse, Ragwort and a small pocket of Lesser Stitchwort flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). Lonely Moorhen on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm). Grey Squirrel activity in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st pm). 5 Shetland cattle grazing around the Poole Lane Heights region of Kinson Common (1st pm). Blackthorn flowering in a hedgerow by Millhams Mead (2nd). Cormorants flying towards Dudsbury from Longham bridge (2nd am). Mute Swans and a Heron downstream of Longham bridge (2nd am). 3 Roe Deer (does) feeding near a pylon close to Millhams Mead (3rd am). 3 Roe Deer grazing in open country near Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Mute Swans and Cormorants in the river valley between Longham bridge and Dudsbury (4th am). Greenfinches with a charm of Goldfinches on teasels at lower Millhams (4th am). Small group of Chaffinches in a hedgerow by Millhams bridge (4th am). House Sparrows galore in a shrubbery at the rear of the demolished Kinson library (6th am). Signs of recent Mole activity around the fringes of Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th am). 30+ Black-headed Gulls flying around Kinson Village Green (7th am). Sparrowhawk being chased by three crows in a low-level pursuit in front of Pelhams House, Kinson Community centre (7th am). Snipe at the western end of the side-stream running through Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th am). 5 Shetland cattle grazing at the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th am). Conservation working party cutting gorse and birch at the eastern end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Cormorant activity around the Millhams Mead valley (12th am). Kitcher`s Mead and parts of Millhams Road around Millhams Mead flooded (15th am). Cormorant active around the Millhams Mead valley (15th). Greenfinches and Goldfinches active around teasels at Millhams Mead (15th). Shetland cattle sheltering in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (18th). Nuthatches investigating trees at Great oaks, Kinson Common (18th am). Male Hazel catkins showing signs of opening in a hedgerow by Kinson Baths (18th). Wild Bees active around their former woodpecker home at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (18th pm). Moorhen and Mallards active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th). Herons active, upstream and downstream of Millhams bridge (19th am). 3 Roe Deer grazing in open country near Kinson Manor Farm (21st am). Heron rising from the stream bed below Millhams bridge (22nd am). Green Woodpecker activity on the higher ground of Millhams Mead (22nd am). Small pockets of Sloe flowering in a hedgerow by Longham bridge (22nd). Burnt out car in the car park by Millhams bridge (22nd am). Sheep grazing in Big Meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (24th am). Cormorants active downstream of Longham bridge (24th am). 4 Long-tailed Tits in a Kinson Road garden (24th am). Tawny Owl flying over central Kinson towards Cuckoo Woods at dusk (24th). Robin singing in an elderberry in Kinson School (25th 5am). Green Woodpeckers on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (25th am). Sheep and Mute Swans on Big Meadow by Kinson Manor farm (25th am). Cormorants and Mallards downstream of Longham bridge (25th am). 100+ Starlings sat among the highest branches of a London Plane in Pelhams Park (25th am). Sheep grazing in Big meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (26th). Great Spotted Woodpecker on an alder tree at Millhams Mead (26th am). Teal (male + 2 females) on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th am). 5 Shetland cattle grazing close together at the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th am). Roe Deer and a flock of Sheep in Big meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (27th am). Green Woodpecker activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (28th & 29th am). Black-headed and Herring Gull activity around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (29th). Small pockets of Sloe blossom flowering in a hedgerow close to Longham bridge (31st). Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (31st am). Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2009 JANUARY Black-headed and Herring Gulls active around central Kinson (1st). 4 male Blackbirds arguing over territory in Pelhams Park (1st am). Small flock of Wood Pigeons feeding in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Grey Squirrel scampering around a sweet chestnut tree in Pelhams Park (1st). Collared Doves active around Millhams bridge (1st am). Robins active around Millhams Mead (1st am). Sheep in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (1st & 2nd). Heron active around Millhams bridge (2nd am). Cormorant and Black-headed Gulls downstream of Longham bridge (2nd am). Teal (male and two females) on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Roe Deer and Sheep grazing in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (3rd am). Cormorant and a hunting Kestrel observed at lower Millhams (3rd am). Jays in a holly tree within the grounds of Kinson church yard (3rd am). Large flock of 30+ Corvids including Jackdaws active around Kitcher`s Mead and Kinson church yard (3rd am). Green Woodpecker activity on the higher and lower ground at Millhams Mead (3rd am). Moorhen and Teal in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd am). 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers with Jays at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (3rd). Nuthatch calling from oaks within Kinson Cemetery (3rd am). Hazel catkins (male) fully opened in a hedge at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (3rd am). Buzzard calling from a hidden location in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (3rd am). Snipe present at both ends of Central Bog, with another in flight over Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (3rd). 5 Shetland cattle grazing together on the south-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Buzzard scattering 13 pigeons while chasing a magpie across Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Single Lesser Celandine in flower near Poole Lane, Kinson Common (3rd). Large family of House Sparrows scampering about in laurels near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd am). Song Thrush in a hedgerow by Kinson church (4th am). Robins and Thrushes visiting Kinson gardens (4th). Cormorants active between Longham bridge and the Dudsbury valley (5th am). Green Woodpeckers active at lower Millhams (5th am). Family of House Sparrows in a shrubbery by Kinson Village Green (5th am). Murmuration of Starlings observed in Pelham`s Park (5th pm). Goldcrest on Forsythia in a garden near Kinson Village Green (6th am). Small party of Chaffinches on willows by Millhams bridge (6th am). Green Woodpeckers active around the higher ground at Millhams Mead (7th am). Cormorants flying around Millhams bridge (7th am). Black rabbit resting under a hedgerow near Millhams Mead (8th am). Buzzard sat on a pylon at Millhams Mead (8th am). Starlings and Gulls active around central Kinson (8th am). Nuthatches calling from oaks by Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (8th pm). 5 Shetland cattle grazing on the south-facing slope of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th pm). Buzzard resting on a dead oak by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th pm). Buzzard taking refuge from magpies in a silver birch tree on the north-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th pm). Snowdrops and Snowflakes well into leaf by Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (8th). House Sparrows feeding near Kinson Village Green (9th am). Large flock of sheep close together in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor farm (9th am). Finches exploring frost laden gorse at Millhams Mead (9th am). Pheasant rising from the grassland at Millhams Mead (10th am). Heron flying over Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (10th am). Cormorants, Mallards and Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (11th am). House Sparrows exploring a Kinson School shrubbery (11th am). Small flock of Black-headed-Gulls taking bread from Kinson Village Green (11th am). Buzzard flying over the Bridge House towards Millhams Mead (11th am). Cormorants, Gulls, Little Egret, Mallards and Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (12th am). Large charm of Goldfinches feeding from teasel heads on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (13th am). Black coloured rabbit feeding with numerous wild rabbits by a hedgerow close to Millhams Mead (13th am). Party of House Sparrows feeding within the grounds of Kinson School (13th am). Large flock of Corvids flying over central Kinson towards Cuckoo Woods (14th am). Goldfinches and Song Thrushes investigating gorse at Millhams Mead (14th am). House Sparrows active in a shrubbery in the grounds of Kinson School (14th am). Cormorant activity around Longham and Millhams bridges (14th am). House Sparrow family exploring a hedgerow near Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Sparrow Hawk eyeing-up homeward bound corvids near Kinson Village Green (15th pm). Charm of Goldfinches feeding on teasel heads at Millhams Mead (16th am). Heron upstream of Millhams bridge (16th am). Cormorant activity around Millhams Mead (16th am). Ancient stand of Hazel with fully opened catkins between Great Oaks and Kinson Baths (16th). Grey Wagtail present around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th am). Sweet Violet in flower on a bankside near the Kinson Baths (16th). 5 Shetland cattle grazing towards the eastern end of Central Bog (16th). Nuthaches visiting the Gover`s Glade and Great Oaks regions of Kinson Common (16th). Nuthatches present around Millhams Mead (17th am). Black-headed and Herring Gulls taking food from around Kinson Village Green (18th am). Green Woodpeckers active around Millhams Mead (18th am). Important orchid region by Millhams Mead affected by motor cycling (18th). Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, at a very high level following overnight rainfall (19th am). Cormorants, Ducks, Heron, Little Egret and Swans downstream of Longham bridge (19th am). Pair of Foxes active on Kinson School playing field before midday (19th). Heron sitting in a tree upstream of Millhams bridge (20th am). Reed Bunting activity in the margins of the stream which flows through Millhams Mead (20th am). Goldfinches and Green Woodpeckers feeding around the higher ground at Millhams Mead (20th am). Lone Buzzard flying eastwards over Kinson School towards Cuckoo Woods at dusk (20th). Lone Heron in a frost laden meadow near Kinson church (21st am). Sheep grazing on high ground in a field once known as In-Ox belonging to Kinson Manor Farm (22nd am). Robin singing bodly, late evening, by the traffic lights of Wimborne and Home Roads in central Kinson (22nd). Many Wood Pigeons and a large murmuration of Starlings circling Kitcher`s Mead (23rd am). Heron fishing in the margins upstream of Millhams bridge (23rd am). Family of 6 Long-tailed Tits in willows by Millhams bridge (24th am). Kitcher`s Mead and lower Millhams experiencing flood conditions (24th). Hazel catkins in abundance in the southern half of Kinson Common while 573metres northwards, some have yet to open (25th). Large murmuration of Starlings active around Pelhams Park and central Kinson (26th am). Cuckoo Pints and good numbers of flowering Snowdrops on a bankside near Kinson church (26th). Fresh Roe deer tracks around Millhams Mead (27th). Dead adult Fox in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Cormorants, Mallards and Swans downstream of Longham bridge (29th am). Large flock of Gulls flying around Kinson School playing field (29th am). Buzzard flying around its old nest site and then soaring past Kinson Manor Farm towards Dudsbury (29th). 15 Jackdaws with Gulls on rooftops near Gulliver`s Tavern, Kinson (30th am). Roe deer tracks found at lower Millhams (31st). FEBRUARY Shepherd with his 3 dogs moving a flock of sheep from In-Ox to Big Meadow on Kinson Manor Farm (1st am). Roe deer tracks on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (1st). Robins and Dunnocks observed around Millhams Mead (1st). Fine stand of fully opened Snowdrops on a hedgebank by Kinson church (1st). Green Woodpecker activity around Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Ancient Hazel stand with a fine display of male catkins, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Sweet Violets in flower on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). 4 Snowdrops flowering on a stream bankside at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). 1 Winter Snowflake flowering by Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Sparrowhawk kill in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Meadow Pipit flying around gorse at the western end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st pm). Lesser celandine in partial flower on a stream bank near Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Moorhens investigating mud flats in an area above Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). 4 Countryside volunteers clearing scrub on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). 5 Shetland cattle at the Central Sallows gate, waiting to be fed, Kinson Common (1st). Fox trotting along a snow laden pavement by Kinson School (2nd 6.35am). Corvids flying westwards through the snow flurries in central Kinson at dusk (2nd). Cormorants active in a snow laden valley close to lower Millhams (3rd am). Pied Wagtails walking along the snow covered pavement by Gulliver`s Tavern, Kinson (3rd). Robin singing near Kinson Village Green (4th 6.30am). Crocuses peering through the melting snow in Pelham`s Park, Kinson (4th). House Sparrows huddling together in a tall shrubbery by Kinson School (4th am). 7 Redwings flying southwards over Millhams Mead towards Cudnell Wood (5th am). Charm of Golfinches active among gorse on the higher ground of Millhams Mead (5th am). Sheep grazing in a sheltered region of Big Meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (5th am). Dunnocks investigating bramble by Millhams bridge (5th am). Heavy snowfall during the morning in Kinson (6th). Parids in good numbers around Gover`s Glade & Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th pm). Gover`s Glade waterlogged and much trampled with a smattering of snow throughout its length (6th pm). Dragonfly Hollow crisp and slushy at its southern end (6th). House Sparrow family in a shrubbery within the grounds of Kinson School (7th am). Kitcher`s Mead and the trackway downstream of Millhams bridge flooded (7th). Snipe present among the grassy pools at Millhams Mead (7th pm). Buzzard circling in low flght between Millhams Mead and Longham bridge (7th pm). Sheep grazing in In-Ox due to the lower riverside meadows at Kinson Manor Farm being waterlogged (7th). Large flock of Black-headed Gulls on a partly submerged Kitcher`s Mead at Millhams (8th am). Wild Rabbits active around bramble on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (8th am). Blue Tits and Long-tailed Tits visiting gardens in central Kinson (8th am). Nuthatch activity around Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Conservation working party on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th). Daffodils flowering in a Millhams Road garden (9th). Grey Squirrels active in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th am). Reed Buntings congregating around the flooded margins of Millhams bridge, Millhams Mead (10th am). Good showing of Snowdrops on a bankside by Kinson church (10th). Snowdrops and Lesser Celandines flowering on the stream bank which flows through Central Sallows, Kinson Common (10th). Erection of cattle fencing continues on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (10th). Pair of Buzzards eyeing-up a flock of pigeons over central Kinson (10th pm). Cuckoo-pints emerging in Cuckoo Woods (10th). Kinson church car park and the lower Millhams Road flooded (11th). Rabbits chasing each other in a frost-laden In-Ox meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (11th am). Hartstongue fern and flowering Snowdrops on a bankside near Kinson church (12th). Floodwaters near Millhams bridge slowly receding from a record high of the previous day (12th). Lesser Celandines appearing in shaded areas near Gover`s Glade and Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (13th). Wild Plum well into bud at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (13th). Garden crocuses flowering on the fringes of Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (13th). Unrestricted access by the public to Two Barrow Heath on Kinson Common now almost completely lost due to enclosing by cattle fencing (13th). 10+ Mute Swans on Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (13th). 50+ Wood Pigeons flying over Kinson church towards central Kinson (14th am). 20+ Snowdrops flowering under a blackthorn hedge at Millhams Mead close to Longham bridge (15th). Cormorants active in the valley between Longham bridge and Dudsbury (15th am). Fresh Frogs` spawn found in Central Bog, Kinson Common and at least 23 jelly masses of eggs found (15th). Long-tailed tits exploring willows in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (15th). Daffodils flowering in a Millhams Road, Kinson garden (16th). A Buzzard and a Sparrowhawk hunting over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (16th pm). Little Egret activity between Longham bridge and the Dudsbury Valley (17th am). 50+ corvids circling Kitcher`s Mead near Kinson church (18th am). Robins singing after dark in central Kinson (18th mid-eve). Parids and good numbers of crows observed around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th am). Pond trough being cleared of debris at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th am). Pair of Tree Creepers exploring the trunks of willows at Millhams Mead (20th am). Pair of Buzzards circling and calling to each other over Cudnell Woods (20th pm). Nuthatches whistling to each other in Cudnell Woods (20th pm). Wood Anemones emerging in Cudnell Woods (20th). Roe Deer activity around Millhams Mead (20th). Toad at the roadside near Kinson church (21st). Large congregation of Greenfinches on gorse at Millhams Mead (21st am). Buzzard standing in its nest of 2008 near Millhams Mead (22nd am). Good numbers of Starling with several Collared Doves in a tall tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Frogs in abundance in the wet bogland of Kinson Common. Fresh jelly masses traced to 194 metres in the south and 14.8 metres to the north of the site 22nd am). Grey liquid in the side-stream which divides Central Bog, Kinson Common, being sampled by the Environment Agency. This type of liquid was often present on site during the 1980`s (22nd pm). 2 Buzzards standing in and investigating their 2008 nest near Millhams Mead (23rd am). 3 Buzzards circling and flying from Cuckoo Woods towards Kinson Village Green in central Kinson (23rd 4pm). Cattle fencing erected on the eastern perimeter of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (23rd). Palmate newts in bog pools on Kinson Common (23rd eve). Cattle fencing erected around Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (24th). Robins singing in the evening in central Kinson (24th & 25th). Buzzards re-arranging sticks in their 2008 nest site near Millhams Mead (26th am). Lesser Periwinkle and Quince flowering near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (26th). Cattle fencing has progressed through Gover`s Glade and is now being undertaken in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th). Signs of Heath spotted orchids appearing in the enclosed lower valley, Kinson Common (26th). Frogs spawn in a muddied pool in the north western sector of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th). Greenfinches displaying courtship flights around the gorse covered region of Millhams Mead (27th am). Buzzard standing in its 2008 nest site near Millhams Mead (28th am). Winter Snowflakes, Sweet Violets and a smattering of Lesser Celandines flowering in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (28th). Lenormand`s Water Crowfoot flowering in the side-stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (28th). Amenlanchier larmarckii coming into bud on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (28th). Cattle fencing extending southwards around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (28th). Wild Arums noticeable under hedgerows on Kinson Common (28th). Fresh frogs spawn found at 068961 on Kinson Common (28th). MARCH Large flock of Black-headed Gulls and pigeons feeding at Kinson Village Green (1st am). Primroses flowering in Pelhams Park and at Millhams Mead (1st). Chaffinches and Dunnocks highly visible and tuneful around central Kinson (1st am). Large mass of flowering Snowdrops on a bankside by Kinson church (1st). House Sparrows squabbling in a Kinson Primary School shrubbery (1st am). Finches, especially Greenfinches, very active around the gorse scrub at Millhams Mead (1st am). Cattle fencing being erected at the southern end of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd). 3 emerging Heath Spotted Orchids (tallest 10mm), found at 068961 Kinson Common (2nd). Sweet Violets flowering at Great Oaks & Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (2nd). Wild Plum flowering at 070957, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd). Wild Bees active around their oak tree home at 069958, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Foxes sunning themselves in the southern region of Kinson Common (2nd pm). 80+ Gulls flying southwards over central Kinson at dusk (2nd). Buzzard in low-level flight in search of prey in the valley at Millhams Mead (3rd am). Emerging Heath Spotted Orchid, 27mm tall at 068961,Kinson Common (4th pm). At least 12 Heath Spotted Orchids found around the 068961 region of Kinson Common (4th pm). Cattle fencing work continuing around the Blanchard`s Copse and Gover`s Glade regions of Kinson Common (4th). Snowy morning with Gulls on the lamp posts in central Kinson (5th). Gull chasing a Heron over central Kinson on a bright sunny afternoon (5th). Buzzard sitting on top of a pylon waiting for breakfast at Millhams Mead (6th). 3 Deer grazing by the riverside close to Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (6th am). Blue Tits, Dunnocks, Great Tits, Green Woodpeckers, Robins and Long-tailed Tits busy in the morning sunshine at Millhams Mead (6th am). 2 majestic Mute Swans flying through the Dudsbury valley towards Longham bridge (6th am). Pussy Willows and Primulas seen on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (6th am). Carrion Crows by their nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th am). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (7th am). Flowering primula found at 067971 Millhams Mead (7th). Roe Deer in Big Meadow near by Kinson Manor Farm (7th). Winter visiting thrushes flying through the Millhams valley towards Dudsbury (7th am). Nuthatch whistling and chasing away 4 Blue Tits from near the Blanchard`s Copse region of Kinson Common (7th pm). Frog`s spawn found at 068960 on Kinson Common (7th pm). 20 emerging Heath Spotted Orchids ranging in height from 3mm to 24mm at 068961 on Kinson Common (7th pm). 20+ Jackdaws active around rooftops close to central Kinson (8th am). Pussy Willows well into bud at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common (8th). Wild Plum well into flower now at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). 17+ Sweet Violets flowering on a bankside at 070957, Kinson Common (8th). Nuthatches active around Central Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (8th). Buzzard pewing while hidden in dense willow cover at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (8th pm). Quince in flower near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (8th). Grey Heron flying over Cuckoo Woods towards Kinson Common (9th am). Chaffinches present around the hedgerows of Millhams Mead and by Millhams bridge (9th am). An afternoon of fencing repairs and observing a majestic Buzzard on Kinson Common (9th). Pair of Goldcrests on a conifer at Millhams Mead (10th am). Residents survey being undertaken at Millhams Mead (10th). Heath Spotted Orchid 25mm tall found at SZ068961 with good numbers of tinier specimens emerging close by (10th). 3 Heath Spotted Orchids 3mm,8mm and 14mm tall found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Kingfisher in the margins downstream of Millhams bridge (11th pm). Black-headed Gulls and Herring Gulls present near Kinson Village Green (11th pm). Flock of Wood pigeons scattering from Cuckoo Woods due to the presence of a hawk (11th). Greenfinches well established in the gorse region of Millhams Mead (12th am). Southern Marsh Orchids to 14mm(1),18mm(2),20mm(2) tall at SZ068962, Kinson Common (12th). Heath Spotted Orchids to 19mm(2) tall at 068962, Kinson Common (12th). 40+ Buzzard feathers, many nipped, found at 067960 Kinson Common (12th). Frogs` spawn found in a pool at 068960 Kinson Common (12th). Cattle fencing wiring being completed around Blanchard`s Copse and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (12th). Additional kissing-gate about to be installed by the Main track immediately below the rough path leading up to the Bowl Barrow (SZ067959) Kinson Common (12th). Little Egret in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (13th am). Grey Wagtail flying over the waterfall towards Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (13th pm). Fine example of a Heath Spotted Orchid (26mm tall) found at 068961 Kinson Common (13th pm). Sloe flowering in a hedgerow at SZ065972,downstream of Longham bridge (14th ). Peacock butterfly sunning itseld at SZ067960 on Kinson Common (15th am). 50+ emerging Heath Spotted Orchids located at SZ068961 Kinson Common (15th am). Numerous Frog tadpoles found in bog pools at SZ068960 Kinson Common (15th). A Magpie gathering seeing off a Buzzard from Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th am). Nuthatches active around Central Sallows, Kinson Common (15th am). Brimstone (male) on forsythia at SZ070965 in central Kinson (15th pm). Lone Buzzard standing in its nest site near Millhams Mead (16th am). Recent Mole hills in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). 2 Roe Deer grazing near Big Meadow Kinson Manor Farm (17th am). 120+ Heath Spotted Orchids emerging at SZ068961 Kinson Common (17th). 14+ Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh Orchids emerging at SZ068962 Kinson Common (17th). Comma butterflies active around grassy glades at SZ067960 & SZ 067960 Kinson Common (17th). Brimstone butterflies (males) active around SZ067960,SZ067961,SZ068961 & SZ068962, Kinson Common (17th). Buzzard chased from birches to oaks and back again at SZ067960, Kinson Common (17th pm). Fresh Frog spawn strewn around dry ground at SZ067962, Kinson Common (17th). More Molehills appearing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). 1st Chiffchaff (with broken song) recorded downstream of Millhams bridge (18th am). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (18th am). Nuthatches calling from trees close to Kinson church (18th am). Peacock flying around gorse at SZ065960 Kinson Common (18th am). Large flowering clump of Sweet Violets at SZ064959 Kinson Common (18th). Primroses flowering at SZ064959 Kinson Common (18th). 1st Chiffchaff (broken song) recorded at SZ065959 & SZ065960 Kinson Common (18th). Lenormand`s water crowfoot flowering at SZ066959 Kinson Common (18th). Small Tortoiseshell settled on open sunny ground at SZ066959 Kinson Common (18th). Brimstone in combat with a Comma at SZ068960 Kinson Common (18th). Pair of Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (19th am). 3 Roe Deer (does) grazing in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor farm (19th am). Buzzard flying over central Kinson towards Cuckoo Woods (19th pm). 3 Roe Deer grazing in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (20th am). Comma butterfly observed at SZ066959 Millhams Mead (20th). 144+ Wood Anemones flowering at SZ060968 Cudnell Wood (20th). Primroses found at SZ062967 Cudnell Wood (20th). Nuthatches active at SZ060968 & SZ061967 Cudnell Wood (20th). Heron flying around the Cuckoo Woods region of Kinson (20th 6pm). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (21st am). Greenfinches galore around the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (21st am). Red Admiral on nettles at SZ067973 lower Millhams (21st). Comma & Small Tortoiseshell at SZ068975 lower Millhams (21st). Mass of flowering Sweet Violets in a hedgerow at SZ062970 by Millhams Mead (21st). Small White & Comma on nettles at SZ062967 Millhams Mead (21st). Nuthatches whistling to each other in Cudnell Wood (21st). 2 Mute swans and a gull attacking a Heron downstream of Longham bridge (21st). Emerging Southern Marsh Orchid to 28mm tall at SZ068962 Kinson Common (22nd). 1st emerging Early Marsh Orchid at 14mm tall recorded at SZ068960 Kinson Common (22nd). Heath Spotted Orchid to 35mm tall at SZ068961 Kinson Common (22nd). Comma butterflies observed at SZ067960 Kinson Common (22nd). Three-spined Sticklebacks observed in the stream at SZ068963 Kinson Common (22nd). Buzzard soaring over SZ067963 Kinson Common (22nd am). Kestrel hunting alone throughout Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd am). Two male Pheasants sparring in the middle of Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (23rd am). Heron plodding slowly westwards over Millhams Mead towards Longham (24th am). Sparrowhawk being chased over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (24th pm). 150+ Heath Spotted Orchids appearing at SZ068961 with much recent ground scuffing and tree branches lying around, Kinson Common (24th). Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted Orchids continuing to appear at SZ068962 despite waterlogging and animal trampling, Kinson Common (24th). Three-spined Sticklebacks active again at SZ068963 Kinson Common (24th). Mass of Red Dead-nettles observed at SZ068963 Kinson Common (24th). Hoards of frog tadpoles glistening in a sunlit bogpool at SZ067960 Kinson Common (24th). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (25th am). Chiffchaff with broken song at SZ066969 Millhams Mead (25th am). Fresh Molehills at SZ070968 Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th). Buzzard sitting at its nest site near Millhams Mead (26th am). Chiffchaff in full song at SZ067973 at lower Millhams (26th am). Cormorants and Mallards flying through the valley between Longham bridge & Dudsbury (26th am). 6+ Fieldfares perching together in a hedgerow at lower Millhams (27th am). 20+ Southern Marsh & Heath Spotted orchids emerging at SZ068962 Kinson Common (27th). Heath Spotted Orchids fine at SZ068961 with 1 specimen to 37mm tall, Kinson Common (27th). 3 emerging Heath Spotted Orchids found at SZ067961 Kinson Common (27th). 1st emerging Heath Spotted Orchid found at the south end of Kinson Common at SZ068960 (27th). Chiffchaff in full song at SZ065959 Kinson Common (27th). 16 Buzzard feathers found on the ground at SZ067959 Kinson Common (27th). Great Spotted Woodpecker observed on birch near Central Bog, Kinson Common 27th pm). 2 Buzzards visiting and flying around their nest site near Millhams Mead (28th am). Bee Orchids beginning to emerge in north Bournemouth (28th). To date, 11 emerging Bee Orchid plants observed in north Bournemouth (29th). Chaffinches observed at SZ066969 & Sz066973 at Millhams Mead (29th). Pied Wagtail activity around Kinson Village Green (29th). 3 Roe Deer grazing on Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (30th am). Linnets and Greenfinches on gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (30th am). 4 Roe deer grazing in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (31st am). Green Alkanet in flower and Hawthorn well into leaf at SZ069963 Kinson Common (31st). Early Marsh Orchid emerging at SZ068960 Kinson Common (31st). 40+ Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh Orchids appearing at SZ068962 Kinson Common (31st). APRIL Primroses flowering in Pelhams Park in Kinson (1st). Chaffinches and Dunnocks highly visible and tuneful around central Kinson and Millhams Mead (1st am). Finches, especially Greenfinches, active around flowering gorse scrub at Millhams Mead (1st am). 3 Roe deer grazing on Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (1st am). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (1st am). 3 Mute Swans flying together through the valley between Longham bridge and Dudsbury (1st am). 2 Swallows flying over Millhams Mead at SZ066973 (1st pm). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (2nd am). Green Woodpecker activity on the grassland near Longham bridge (2nd am). Bluebell clumps in flower at SZ069963 Kinson Common (2nd). Frog tadpoles very lively in rapidly drying-out bog pools at SZ067960 Kinson Common (2nd). Heath Spotted orchids measured at 39mm, 40mm & 41mm tall at SZ067960 Kinson Common (2nd). Comma in good condition observed at SZ068960 Kinson Common (2nd pm). Commas in courtship flight and a Brimstone (male) observed on dandelion at SZ069963 Kinson Common (2nd pm). Heath Spotted orchids measured at 18mm, 19mm, 39mm & 41mm tall in a shaded area at SZSZ067960 Kinson Common (2nd). 3 Spined Sticklebacks near the stream`s surface at SZ068963 Kinson Common (2nd pm). Nuthatches & Chiffchaff calling from willow & oak cover at SZ069960 Kinson Common (2nd pm). Tawny Owls in flight and calling after dusk around the south-side of Millhams Mead (2nd). Sparrowhawk flying through the valley between Longham and Millhams Mead (3rd am). Buzzards visiting their nest site near Millhams Mead (3rd v& 4th). More Bee Orchids emerging in the north Bournemouth region (4th). 2 Speckled Woods and a Comma resting on the ground at SZ068961 Kinson Common (4th pm). Wild Bees active around their oak tree home at SZ069958 Kinson Common (4th). Greater Stitchwort flowering at SZ070963 Kinson Common (4th). Brimstones (males) on the wing around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th pm). Mass of Lesser Celandines flowering at SZ069958 Kinson Common (4th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax & Harts-tongue ferns found at SZ070957 Kinson Common (4th). Comma and Brimstone activity observed at SZ066959 Kinson Common (4th pm). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (5th am). Chiffchaffs and Greenfinches disputing territory on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (5th am). Willow Warbler present at SZ066969 Millhams Mead (5th am). Ground Ivy generally flowering around Millhams Mead (5th). Green Alkanet flowering on a sunny ridge close to Kinson Church (5th). Cormorant activity in the valley between Longham bridge and Dudsbury (5th am). 4 Roe deer grazing in open country near Kinson Manor Farm (5th). Heath Spotted Orchids to 50mm tall at SZ068961 Kinson Common (5th). Southern Marsh Orchids to 58mm tall at SZ068962 Kinson Common (5th). Early Marsh Orchids gradually appearing at SZ068960 Kinson Common (5th). Pair of Speckled Wood butterflies observed at SZ068961 Kinson Common (5th). Peacock butterfly on the wing at SZ065960 Kinson Common (5th). Commas sunning themselves on sun-bleached grasses at SZ068960 Kinson Common (5th). Amelanchier coming into flower at Poole Lane Heights and by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th). 4 Roe deer (bucks and does) laying in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (6th am). 2 adult Swallows observed at SZ067973 Millhams Mead (6th am). More Molehills at SZ070968, Pelhams Park in Kinson (6th). Buzzards at their nest site near Millhams Mead (7th am). 4 Roe deer running through Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (7th am). Report received from Mr. Harry Watton, a founder member of the original Kinson Common Management group, of finding a dead badger on site (7th). Good numbers of Speckled Woods on the wing in the sunny glades of Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (7th). Buzzards around their nest site location near Millhams Mead (8th & 9th). Wild Rabbits active around Millhams Mead (9th). 300+ Heath Spotted Orchids appearing at SZ068961 Kinson Common (10th). Over 100+ Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted Orchids (tallest to 63mm) appearing at SZ068962 Kinson Common (10th). Early Marsh Orchids 26mm, 35mm & 42mm tall at SZ068960 Kinson Common (10th). 1st Southern Marsh Orchid found, 51mm tall, at SZ067959 Kinson Common (10th). Good numbers of Bee Orchids emerging now in north Bournemouth (10th). Mute Swans nesting near Longham bridge (11th). House Martin circling over central Kinson (11th eve). Roe deer, 4-in-a-line, sitting in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (12th am). Low-flying Swallows observed around lower Millhams and Longham (12th am). Bugle coming into flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (12th). Bluebells, Green Alkanet, Ground Ivy, Forget-me-nots,Hedge Parsley, Red and White dead-nettles flowering on hedgebanks close to Kinson church (12th). Blackcap singing from dense cover by Millhams bridge at Millhams Mead (13th am). 6 Canada Geese flying over and 4 Roe deer resting in Big Meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (13th am). Pair of Green Woodpeckers feeding at ground level on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (14th). Common Bat circling at dusk at SZ066969 Millhams Mead (14th). Southern Marsh Orchids between 75mm to 100mm tall at SZ068962 Kinson Common (15th). Heath Spotted Orchids at 80mm to 83mm tall where region drying out at SZ068962 Kinson Common (15th). 6+ excellent stands of Lady`s Smocks at SZ067962 Kinson Common (15th). Heath Spotted Orchids sampled at 40mm to 89mm tall at SZ068961 Kinson Common (15th). Tadpole huunters catching and releasing samples at the waterfall, Kinson Common (15th). Blackcap singing near Gover`s Glade and by Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (15th). Heath Spotted Orchids sampled at 42mm & 50mm tall at SZ067961 Kinson Common (15th). Pair of Nuthatches in Central Sallows and on an oak in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). 4 Early Marsh Orchids between 30mm to 37mm tall observed at SZ068960 Kinson Common (15th). 3 small flowering Louseworts near a bog pool on Kinson Common (15th). Pair of Buzzards being mobbed as they flew over Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). 3 Speckled Woods in combat at SZ068961 Kinson Common (15th pm). Peacock in good condition on Sloe at SZ067962 Kinson Common (15th pm). Green Woodpecker activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (16th am). Blackcap in full song near Millhams bridge (16th am). Workmen attending to trackway repairs downstream of Millhams bridge (16th). 4 Roe deer feeding in Big Meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (17th am). Trackway repairs downstream of Millhams bridge on-going (17th). Flowering currant and Crab apple flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (18th). 3 Swallows flying low over the grassland at Millhams Mead (18th am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present at Millhams Mead (18th am). Common Bat circling Millhams bridge soon after sunset (18th). Fox running across Kinson Village Green heading for Pelhams (18th eve). Buzzard circling its nest site near Millhams Mead (19th am). Common Bats active around Millhams Mead at dusk (19th). 4 Roe deer grazing in Big Meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (20th am). Whitethroat activity around brambles on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (20th am). Green Alkanet and Primulas flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (21st). More Bee Orchids emerging in north Bournemouth (21st). Mole popping its head up through the top of a molehill in Pelhams Park, Kinson (21st am). Brimstone (male), Holly Blue, Peacock, Small White & Speckled Wood butterflies observed generally around Kinson Common (21st pm). Medium-sized shoal of 3-Spined Sticklebacks observed in the stream at SZ068963, Kinson Common (21st pm). Heath Spotted orchids to 68mm tall at SZ068961, Kinson Common (21st). Southern Marsh Orchids to 104mm tall in the south and 87mm tall in the north of the lower valley, Kinson Common (21st). Pair of Buzzards pestered by crows while flying over Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (21st pm). Good showings of Lousewort in the bogland and Common Dog Violets in the shaded regions of Kinson Common (21st). Early Marsh Orchids begin to show themselves with the tallest measured at 59mm at SZ068960,Kinson Common (21st). Pair of Mallards sunning themselves on a stream bank in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st pm). Blackcap in full song by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st pm). Large Red Damselfly at SZ067960 Kinson Common (21st pm). Jackdaws investigating rooftops in central Kinson (21st). 4 Roe Deer present in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (22nd & 23rd). Green Woodpeckers active around Millhams Mead (23rd am). Roe Deer grazing near the riverside close to Kinson Manor Farm (24th). Swallows flying around the treetops at Millhams Mead (24th). Little Egret flying from the direction of Kinson Manor Farm towards Longham bridge (24th am). Wild Bees active in their oak tree home at Great oaks, Kinson Common (24th am). Comfrey (pink & cream variety) flowering alongside the trackway downstream of Longham bridge (25th). Red Campion flowering on a bankside near Kinson church (25th). Heron flying over the Millhams grassland towards Longham bridge (25th am). Hawthorn coming into flower around Millhams Mead (25th). Little Egret and Heron in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (26th). 4 Roe deer grazing near Millhams Mead at dusk (26th). Kingfisher perched near the gambian weir at lower Millhams (26th eve). Tawny Owl flying around Cuckoo Woods and nearby Kinson Common (26th eve). More molehills in Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th). Roe deer grazing in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (27th & 28th). Greenfinches galore around the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (28th am). Large dead goldfish recently dropped by a heron in Central Bog, Kinson Common (28th am). Good numbers of Whitethroats recorded around brambles at Millhams Mead (29th am). Southern Marsh Orchids to the north 110mm tall and 100mm tall in the south of the lower valley, Kinson Common (29th). Emerging Heath Spotted orchids in Gover`s Glade to 78mm+ tall, Kinson Common (29th). Early Marsh orchids of varying size with the tallest speciment to 70+mm tall in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Peacocks, Whites and Speckled Woods on the wing generally around Kinson Common (29th). Dolomedes recorded in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps recorded on the fringes of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th). Honesty and Lady`s Smocks recorded in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th). Buzzard soaring over central Kinson (29th pm). Roe Deer grazing late in the day close to Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (30th). MAY Heath Spotted, Early Marsh and Southern Marsh orchids progressing well on Kinson Common (1st). Buzzards calling from their nest site close to Millhams Mead (1st am). More fresh molehills observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Bluebells, Garlic Mustard, Hedge Parsley, Red Campions, White and Red-deadnettles flowering on the banksides close to Kinson church (1st). Blackcaps and Whitethroats observed at Millhams Mead (1st am). Roe Deer grazing on the fringes of Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (2nd am). Heron plodding through the Dudsbury Valley towards Longhgam bridge (2nd am). Swallows and Buzzards circling over central Kinson (2nd pm). Holly Blue butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (2nd). Reed Warblers and Buntings in the margins downstream of Millhams bridge (2nd). 4 Roe Deer grazing at close quarters in Big Meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (3rd). 3 Swifts flying around the canopies of trees downstream of Longham bridge (3rd am). 12 Plants of 3-Cornered Leek flowering on a bank side in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Heath Milkwort flowering at SZ067960 Kinson Common (3rd). Small Copper & Brimstone butterflies observed at SZ066959 Kinson Common (3rd). Orange-Tip (male) flying through Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Willow-Warbler present in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (3rd). Good numbers of Large Red damselflies observed on stream vegetation in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Painted Lady butterfly, in good condition, observed at SZ070965 Kinson (3rd 2pm). Pair of Reed Buntings in the margins at lower Millhams (4th am). Roe Deer grazing around Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Blackcaps and Whitethroats observed around Millhams Mead (4th am). Borough Nature Walk on Kinson Common (4th am). Bee Orchids emerging well and a new Pyramidal Orchid find in north Bournemouth (5th). Some Early Marsh and Southern Marsh Orchids on Kinson Common approaching the flowering stage (5th). Fox trotting through Kitcher`s Mead at Millhams at dusk (5th). 2 Common Bats flying around Kinson churchyard at dusk (5th). Roe Deer feeding alone in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (6th). Large gathering of Swallows and Swifts feeding at low-level downstream of Longham bridge (6th)). Mute Swans nesting by Longham bridge in an area laden with bricks (6th). Heath Spotted Orchid Survey work undertaken on Kinson Common (7th). Swallows, Swifts, Martins and a Little Egret downstream of Longham bridge (8th pm). Orange-Tip butterfly (male) on garlic mustard at Millhams Mead (8th). Whites including a Green-veined White observed on the wing around Millhams Mead (8th). Silverweed flowering alongside the trackway downstream of Millhams bridge (8th). 3 Laburnhams flowering on the high ground at Millhams Mead (9th). Bramble in flower at Millhams Mead (9th). Common Blue, Orange-Tip,Peacock,Speckled Wood and various species of Whites on the wing around Kinson Common (9th pm). Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Tormentil flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). 15+ Early Marsh Orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). 3 Broad-bodied Dragonflies (females) close together in low-lying vegetation Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). 3-spined Sticklebacks observed upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th). Beautiful Demoiselle (female) on streamside vegetation by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th). Good numbers of Large Red damselflies observed around the banks of the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). Brimstone,Holly Blue, Peacock, Speckled Woods and Whites generally seen around Kinson Common (11th). Heath Spotted Orchids approaching the flowering stage in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (11th). Flock of Jackdaws active around Millhams Mead (12th). Buzzard poised "kestrel style" hunting for prey near Longham bridge (12th am). Green Woodpeckers feeding at ground level around the grassland of Millhams Mead (13th & 14th). Small gathering of Swifts flying over central Kinson (14th am). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity around the trees close to Millhams bridge (15th). Heron feeding in the margins upstream of Millhams bridge (15th am). Small frogs active in the bogland near the waterfall region of Kinson Common (15th pm). Pair of Mute Swans (nest sadly destroyed) downstream of Longham bridge (16th am). Reed Warblers in full song in the margins downstream of Millhams bridge (16th am). Sparrowhawk chasing a blackbird through Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (16th pm). Heath Milkwort flowering near Central Sallows, Kinson Common (16th). Early Marsh Orchids survey, Kinson Common (16th). Bog Cotton Grass, Lousewort, Sundews and Tormentil noticeable in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). 11+ Jackdaws flying through Central Bog towards Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th pm). Greenfinches collecting nesting material near Millhams Mead (17th). Bee Orchids approaching the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (18th). Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers active around Millhams Mead (18th & 19th). Red and White Campions flowering on a bankside at Millhams Mead (19th). Common Blue butterfly and Burnet Companion moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th am). Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted orchids coming into flower in the lower valley, Kinson Common (20th). Large Red damselflies active alongside the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Bog Cotton grass, Heath Milkwort, Lousewort, Tormentil and Sundews showing well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Brimstone, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (20th). Painted Lady settled near Red Campion on a bankside by Kinson church (21st am). Roe Deer grazing near Big Meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (21st eve). Buzzard being chased by corvids while hunting around Millhams Mead (21st eve). Kinson Common Orchid survey on-going (21st & 22nd). Painted Lady butterflies active around Poole Lane Height, Kinson Common (22nd am). Common Lizard activity near Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Common Blue, Peacock, Speckled Wood and White butterflies generally active around Kinson Common (22nd). House Martins busy under the eaves of a house in Lake Road, Kinson (23rd am). 3 Buzzards circling over central Kinson & Kinson Common (23rd pm). Fox trotting through Kitcher`s Mead by Millhams bridge (23rd eve). Cuckoo calling while journeying through Millhams Mead towards Dudsbury (24th am). Roe Deer feeding in a buttercup meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (24th am). Pied Wagtails and Gulls feeding at ground level close to Kinson Village Green (24th). Cuckoo observed and heard calling around Millhams Mead (25th am). Roe Deer grazing in a buttercup meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (25th). Painted Lady butterflies observed around Central Bog, Poole Lane Heights and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th). 3-Spined Stickleback activity downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th). Pale Butterworts approaching the flowering stage, Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids in flower on Kinson Common (25th). Heath Milkworts flowering and Bog Asphodels soon to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Cuckoo present and calling around Millhams Mead (26th am). 4 Painted Lady butterflies on valerian in a local garden near Kinson Village Green (26th). Flowering Heath Spotted orchids to 560mm tall and Southern Marsh orchids to 600mm+ tall on Kinson Common (27th). Notices posted on Kinson Common relating to the return of cattle to graze (27th). Painted Lady on the wing on a moist afternoon in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Goldfinches preening themselves on the roof of Kinson Primary School (29th am). Cuckoo calling around lower Millhams and the Dudsbury valley (29th am). Buzzard sat on the top of a pylon at Millhams Mead (29th am). Painted Lady butterfly on bramble at Millhams Mead (29th am). Painted Lady and a Large Skipper butterfly observed in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29pm). Assorted White butterflies, also Speckled Woods and Common Blues observed on Kinson Common (29pm). Scarce Chaser & Broad-bodied dragonflies, also numerous Large Red and several Beautiful demoiselles observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th pm). Some Early Marsh orchids beginning to fade now and pockets of Heath Spotted orchids beginning to flower in the damper regions of Kinson Common (29th). 3-spined Sticklebacks feeding near the surface of Pepin`s Pond (29th). Cuckoo calling from lower Millhams close to the Dudsbury valley (30th am). Painted Lady butterflies active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (30th am). Greater Celandine and Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (30th). Pied Wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (30th & 31st am). Buzzard hunting in low flight around Millhams Mead (31st am). More Bee orchids approaching the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (31st.) . Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2009 JUNE Broad-bodied chaser and Common Blue & Large Red damselflies busy around a bog pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st pm). Early Marsh Orchids fading and Heath Spotted orchids displaying well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids flowering to perfection in the lower valley, Kinson Common (1st). Beautiful Demoiselles (males and females) present in good numbers around the side-stream flowing through Kinson Common (1st pm). Vixen crossing the busy Kinson Road at 6pm to enter the grounds of Kinson Primary School (1st). Fledgling Carrion Crow wandering at ground level around Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st eve). Painted Lady activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (2nd). Pockets of Meadow Cranesbill flowering at Millhams Mead (2nd). Buzzard calling while hunting at Millhams Mead (2nd). Swallows flitting low over Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). Hay-making in In-Ox, an ancient meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). Bee Orchids now flowering in north Bournemouth (2nd). Scarce chaser dragonfly, also Common Blue, Large Red, White-legged and Beautiful damselflies active around Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Pale Butterworts flowering with at least 50 developing plants found in one small area measuring 0.0929 sq metre, Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Heath Milkwort flowering at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Common Blue butterflies, also Burnet Companion and Mother Shipton moths on the wing in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Very tatty Painted Lady observed on tall grass in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Medium-sized Common frog observed in a very damp region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Early Marsh orchids fading now. Tallest 290mm, smallest about 100mm, Kinson Common (3rd). 1 Heath Spotted orchid 672mm tall and 1 Southern Marsh orchid 705mm tall in the lower valley, Kinson Common (3rd). 5 Spot Burnet moth, Burnet Companion and Mother Shipton moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Banded damselfly (male) observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Wild bees active around their oak tree home, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (3rd eve). Evening visit to photograph Kinson Common wild orchids with a Bournemouth cine group (3rd). More Bee orchids flowering in north Bournemouth (4th). Roe deer grazing in a buttercup laden meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Cuckoo resting in a willow downstream of Millhams bridge (5th am). 12+ Bee orchids at the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (5th). Common Blues, Painted Lady and Red Admiral butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (5th). 3 Buzzards in an aerial tussle over ownership of a rabbit which then fell to the ground and was picked up again, Millhams Mead (5th pm). Pair of Grey Wagtails under the arches of Longham bridge (5th pm). Roe deer present in a buttercup meadow close to Kinson Manor Farm (6th). Whitethroats active around bramble on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (6th am). 2 Buzzards hunting together for small prey around Millhams Mead (6th am). Painted Lady butterflies present around Millhams Mead (6th). 2 Banded Demoiselles (males) present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th am). Small numbers of Large Skippers, day-flying moths such the 5-Spot Burnet and several Painted Lady butterflies observed in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (6th). 3 Spined Sticklebacks present in good numbers upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th). Roe deer (buck) walking through Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (7th am). Swallows and Sand Martins feeding at low level by the trackway downstream of Millhams bridge (7th am). Small Tortoiseshell resting on gravel at Millhams Mead (7th am). Bog Asphodels coming into flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th). Scarce Chaser (female) resting on tall grasses in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th). Sparrowhawk passing through Central Bog and scattering pigeons, Kinson Common (9th am). Cross-leaved Heath and Bog Asphodel flowering in the wet bogland of Kinson Common (9th). Bee Orchids flowering well in north Bournemouth (9th). Pair of Mute Swans with 8 cygnets by Millhams bridge (10th am). 2 Roe deer in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (10th am). Bell heather and Common Cow-wheat flowering on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (10th). Wild Bees busy around their Oak tree home at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (10th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (10th). Beautiful Demoiselle activity by the streamside near Kinson Baths, Kinson Common (10th). More Bee orchids flowering in north Bournemouth (11th). Green Woodpeckers feeding at ground level on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (11th am). Meadow Brown butterflies now emerging on the Kinson Common and Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserves (11th). Heron active around Millhams bridge (11th eve). Pair of Little Egrets flying over Millhams Mead downstream of Longham bridge (12th am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level with rabbits around them at Millhams Mead (12th am). Fox cubs chasing their tails at Millhams Mead (12th am). Buzzards on the prowl in the lower valley at Millhams Mead (13th am). Bunnies galore at dusk on the high ground at Millhams Mead (13th). Pied Wagtails active in the grassland downstream of Longham bridge (14th am). Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady and Speckled Wood butterflies active in the upper and lower valleys at Kinson Common (14th am). Banded Demoiselle, Beautiful Demoiselle and Large Red damselfly, also Keeled Skimmer dragonfly activity around Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). 20+ 3-Spined Sticklebacks feeding around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Orange Hawkweed flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Buzzards circling over central Kinson & Kinson Common (15th). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level by Millhams bridge (15th am). Opium Poppy (garden escape) flowering on waste ground downstream of Millhams bridge (15th). Emperor dragonfly (male) patrolling the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Keeled Skimmer (males) disputing ownership of a bog pool, Kinson Common (15th pm). Signs of a recent SparrowHawk kill in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th pm). Shoal of Sticklebacks attacking a small creature in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th pm). Yellow Bartsia flowering on the high ground at Millhams Mead (16th). Fox calling its cubs to safety at Millhams Mead (16th eve). Green Woodpecker activity around Millhams Mead (18th am). Swallows and Sand Martins flying over the higher ground at Millhams Mead (18th am). Painted Lady butterflies present at Millhams Mead and on Kinson Common (18th). Green woodpeckers feeding in the grassland around Millhams Mead (20th). Good numbers of Bee orchids observed in north Bournemouth (21st). Comma, Common Blue, Meadow Brown and Painted Lady butterflies observed at Millhams Mead (21st). Tufted vetches, trefoils and clover abundant at Millhams Mead (22nd). Heath Spotted & Southern Orchids showing well in the lower valley at Kinson Common (22nd). Orchids in the upper valley beginning to fade now and Bog Asphodels now showing strongly around the bogland at Kinson Common (22nd). Pair of Buzzards watching over Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (22nd). Cinnabar moths observed on Millhams Mead & Kinson Common Local Nature Reserves (23rd). Bracken spraying on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (23rd am). Painted Lady, Skippers,Small Copper and Meadow Brown butterflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd). Blackcap and Chiffchaff activity noted around Goover`s Glade and Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd). Jackdaws, Magpies and Wood Pigeons observed on Kinson School Playing field (23rd eve). Hay-making continues in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (24th). Fox hiding in the grassland waiting for unsuspecting bunnies to pass at Millhams Mead (24th am). Sparrowhawk swooping low through trees in pursuit of small prey at Millhams Mead (24th am). Scarlet Tiger moth flying in a marshy area in bright sunshine at Millhams Mead (24th am). Pied Wagtails patrolling Kinson Village Green (24th am). Green Woodpeckers active around the higher ground of Millhams Mead (25th am). Some Bee Orchids beginning to fade now in north Bournemouth (25th). Great Willowherb and Purple Loosestrife flowering downstream of Millhams bridge (25th). 5-spot Burnet moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th pm). Blackcaps singing from dense cover near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (26th). Bog Asphodels and Cross-leaved Heath putting on a good show in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Rosebay Willowherb flowering on the fringes of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (27th). Common Centaury including a white form flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (28th). Garden Everlasting Pea flowering on the higher ground at lower Millhams (28th). 200+ Gulls flying eastwards together over central Kinson (28th pm). Chiffchaff resting in the shade of an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (29th am). Woundwort flowering alongside the trackway at lower Millhams (29th am). Kingfisher hunting sticklebacks at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th). Purple Loosestrife flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th). Pair of Buzzards soaring low over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th pm). Whitethroats active around the bramble patches at Millhams Mead (30th am). Swans with 8 cygnets at lower Millhams (30th am). JULY Bee Orchids now well faded in north Bournemouth (1st). Commas and Meadow Browns showing well at Millhams Mead (1st). Roe Deer present near Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (1st). Brown Hawker and Emperor dragonflies circling Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Banded and Beautiful Demoiselles active in the lower valley, Kinson Common (1st). Small numbers of Southern Marsh orchids still flowering in the lower valley, Kinson Common (1st). Blackcaps present around Gover`s Glade and Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (1st). Commas, Large and Small Skippers, Meadow Browns, Speckled Woods and White butterflies active around Kinson Common (1st). Good numbers of 5-spot Burnet moths observed in the grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Roe Deer grazing together in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). Red Admirals observed on brambles at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Green Woodpeckers feeding in the grassland at lower Millhams (2nd). Globe thistles coming into flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (2nd). Whitethroats investigating bramble patches at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Comma,Green Hairstreak, Meadow Brown, Large Skipper, Small Copper, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies observed around the lower valley of Kinson Common (2nd). Heath Spotted orchids well faded in the lower valley at Kinson Common (2nd). Large shoal of 3 spined Sticklebacks and Palmate newts observed around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Damselflies of many varieties including the Beautiful Damselfly present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Hazel nuts forming on a hedgebank by Kinson Primary School (2nd). Roe Deer grazing in a hay meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (3rd). Comma, Large White, Meadow Brown, Small and Large Skipper, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Kinson Common (3rd pm). Fox seeking cover under a bramble patch at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd pm). First of the season`s blackberries ripening at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Small numbers of 5-spot Burnet moths observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Despite most orchids now fading, Southern Marsh orchids continuing to flower at the northern end of the lower valley, Kinson Common (3rd). Purple Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife flowering and ripened Reedmace heads observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Green Woodpeckers, Pied Wagatils and Starlings feeding together at ground level at Millhams Mead (4th am). Buzzard "pewing" while flying over Millhams bridge towards Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Brimstone (male), Large and Small Skippers, Meadow Browns, Small Copper and an assortment of White butterflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th pm). Golden-ringed and Brown Hawker dragonflies observed in a sunny glade in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (4th pm). Beautiful Demoiselles and Large Red Damselflies patrolling the Central Bog stream banks, Kinson Common (4th pm). Keeled Skimmer dragonflies (male & females) active around pools at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th pm). Blackcaps singing from tree cover around the Glenmeadows and Pepin`s Pond regions of Kinson Common (4th pm). Lesser Skullcaps and 10+ Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (4-5th). Pied Wagtail activity around Kinson Village Green (5th am). Black-headed and Herring Gulls active around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (6th). Creeping Thistles, Spear Thistles and Bunnies galore at Millhams Mead (7th am). Comma,Large and Small Skipper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and Large White butterflies observed around Kinson Common (7th pm). 5 & 6-spot Burnet Moths active in the grassland of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th pm). Small Skipper visiting Black Knapweed was grabbed by a Pale Crab Spider, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th pm). Soldier beetles congregating together on creeping thistles at Millhams Mead (8th am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park and at Millhams Mead (8th am). Bee Orchids well seeded now in north Bournemouth (8th). Buzzard at rest being attacked by 3 magpies at Millhams Mead (9th am). Linnets settled on gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (9th am). Green Hairstreak resting on fern at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (9th). Grey Wagtail on a mudflat at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th). Purple Hairstreaks active in the lower valley and around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (9th). Hedge Brown butterflies emerging on the Millhams Mead and Kinson Common Nature Reserves (9th). Buzzard in low flight heading from Central Bog to Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (9th am). Small colonies of Cinnabar caterpillars feeding on Ragwort at Millhams Mead (10th). Purple Hairstreaks feeding on low foliage beneath oaks in the lower valley of Kinson Common (10th). Comma, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Large Skipper, Large White, Meadow Brown, Small Skipper, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies generally active around Kinson Common (10th). Blackcaps singing at Glenmeadows, Dragonfly Hollow and in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (10th). House Sparrows nesting under our eaves staying indoors on a very wet day in Kinson (11th). 3 Foxes standing in the middle of the lower end of Kinson Road during late evening (11th). Hedge & Meadow Browns, also Skippers active around the grassland at Millhams Mead (12th am). 2 Buzzards flying over Millhams Mead towards the City Lodge (formerly The Bridge House) at Longham (12th am). Emperor dragonfly hawking in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (12th pm). 2 Brown Hawkers active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th pm). Purple Hairstreak in Gover`s Glade rising from bracken and heading for nearby oaks (12th pm). Comma, Green Hairstreak, Hedge Brown, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral,Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and various White species of butterflies on the wing generally around Kinson Common (12th pm). Comma butterfly chasing a Brown Hawker dragonfly at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (12th pm). Burnet moths, Hover flies and wasps active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (12th). Black-headed & Common Gulls staying close to Kinson Village Green & central Kinson (13th). Buzzard at its nest site near Millhams Mead (14th am). Roe deer grazing by Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (14th). Creeping, Globe and Spear thistles well into flower at Millhams Mead (14th). Comma,Common Blue, Hedge Brown,Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady,Small Skipper,Speckled Wood and Large White butterflies active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (14th pm). Common Darter dragonflies active around Dragonfly Hollow and Gover`s Glade, also in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th pm). Scarce Chaser and Southern Hawker dragonflies active upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th pm). 6-spot Burnet moths observed in Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th pm). Sundews in flower and Bog Asphodels fading now in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Keeled Skimmer dragonflies (male and female) present at a shallow pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Purple Hairstreaks present around oaks bordering Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (14th). 3-spined Sticklebacks present in good numbers upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond (14th pm). Common Centaury (two colour forms),Evening Primrose, Fleabane, Hardheads and Teasels flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (15th). Hedge Brown and Meadow Brown butterflies active around the grassland at Millhams Mead (15th). Assorted White, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Large and Small Skipper butterflies active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th am). Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Large Skipper, Small Skipper and Speckled Wood butterflies active in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (15th pm). Purple Hairstreak activity around the oaks of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th pm). Brown Hawker and Southern Hawker dragonflies, Grayling, Brown and Skipper butterflies observed on a heavily gorsed region of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (15th pm). Red Admirals enjoying the sunny regions of Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (15th). Glow-worm recorded in the northern region of Kinson Common (15th eve). Agrimony, Garden everlasting Pea and Wild Parsnip showing well at Millhams Mead (16th). Himalayan Balsam flowering in the margins below Millhams bridge, Millhams Mead (16th). Common Mallow and White Deadnettle flowering in a shaded corner near Millhams bridge (16th). Roe Deer grazing and a dark-backed Fox hunting in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (17th am). Large numbers of Greenfinches congregating around the gorse at Millhams Mead (17th am). Whitethroats present around lower Millhams (17th am). Grass mowing at Kitcher`s Mead by Millhams bridge (17th). Buzzard circling and later landing at its 2009 nest site near Millhams Mead (18th am). Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady and Speckled Wood butterflies active around the brambles and grassland at Millhams Mead (18th am). Black Swan present on the Dorset Stour near lower Millhams, north Bournemouth (18th). Sand Martins circling the oak canopies downstream of Longham bridge (19th am). Lousewort flowering with Sundews by a pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Keeled Skimmers (males) observed close to the stream running through Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th am). Numerous White butterflies present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Goldfinches perching on telephone wires by the Kinson Road Medical Centre (19th). 3 Common Blues (males) settled on creeping thistles at Millhams Mead (20th am). Tree Creeper on a dead oak tree by Millhams bridge (20th am). Wild Bees active around their oak tree homes at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common (20th). Another Glow-worm observed in the lower valley at Kinson Common (20th late evening). Greenfinches and Bunnies galore with a dark-backed Fox closely watching proceedings at Millhams Mead (21st am). Buzzard perched high up in a willow tree watching for signs of activity in a mown section of Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (21st am). Buzzard circling its 2009 nest site near Millhams Mead (22nd am). Montbretia flowering on the eastern perimeter of Kinson Baths (23rd). Painted Lady butterflies visiting Kinson gardens near Kinson Village Green (24th). Cherry Plum ripening at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (24th). Tawny Owl present in the northern sector of Kinson Common (25th eve). Hedge Brown,Painted Lady and Speckled Wood butterflies visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (25th & 26th). Painted Lady butterfly activity at Millhams Mead (26th). Stands of St. John`s Wort flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (26th). Buzzard attacked by a gull while circling over central Kinson (27th pm). Common Bat hunting moths around an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (27th eve). Roe Deer chasing each other near Millhams Mead (28th am). 3 Common Bats flying around gardens near Kinson Village Green (28th eve). Painted Lady butterfly activity close to a stand of Wild Parsnip at Millhams Mead (29th am). Hedge Brown butterflies active around brambles at Millhams Mead (30th am). Small numbers of Whitethroats observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (30th am). Creeping, Globe and Spear thistles, also Evening Primrose, Fleabane and Mullien flowering at the rear of the Millhams Recycling Unit (30th). Swifts observed flying over central Kinson (30th am). Southern Hawker dragonfly hunting insects around the oak canopies of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (31st pm). Large shoal of 3-spined Sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (31st pm). Brown Hawkers present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st pm). Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies on Fleabane in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (31st pm). Southern Hawker dragonfly observed "hawking" around gorse on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st pm). Graylings in good numbers, also Common Blue, Hedge Brown and Meadow Brown butterflies observed on bell heather and ling on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st pm). Fox sunning itself surrounded by gorse and heather in the middle section of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st pm). Excellent stands of flowering Common Cow-Wheat observed on Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st). Ripening Mountain Ash berries observed on trees near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (31st). Ripening berries of the Guelder Rose noted, especially by the waterfall, Kinson Common (31st). Common Hemp-Nettle flowering close to Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (31st). AUGUST Common Bat flying through the grounds of Kinson Primary School at dusk (1st). Fox hiding under a car near Kinson Village Green (2nd c10am). 50+ Greenfinches and Goldfinches active around the gorse and teasels at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Southern Hawker dragonfly hunting for insects around the margins of Millhams bridge (2nd am). Black Rabbit feeding alone on the perimeter of Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (2nd am). 6-spot Burnet moth resting on knapweed at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Hedge Brown, Painted Lady and Red Admiral butterflies observed at Millhams Mead (2nd am). Whitethroats feeding among the bramble patches at lower Millhams (2nd am). Globe thistles well into flower at Millhams Mead (2nd). Sloes showing well at the rear of the Millhams Mead Recycling Unit (3rd). Brown Hawker dragonflies observed at Central Bog,Dragonfly Hollow and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Wasp Spiders observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Common Toadflax, Common Hemp Nettle and Hedge Woundwort growing together in the shaded regions of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd). 3 Waxcap fungi found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Common Earth Balls present on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (3rd). 6-spot Burnet moths on the wing at Kinson Common and Millhams Mead Nature Reserves (3rd). Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Peacock, Red Admiral,Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies generally observed on Kinson Common (3rd pm). Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Grey Wagtail present around the southern end of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Common Toadflax flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd). Beautiful Demoiselle (female) resting on bracken in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Ruddy Darters present in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). 2 Pheasants (males) feeding together in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (4th am). Meadow Sweet and Purple Loosestrife in flower at lower Millhams (4th). Buzzard in low flight hunting rabbits downstream of Longham bridge (4th am). Painted Lady flying around Buddleia on a drizzly afternoon in central Kinson (4th). Starlings in good numbers on a pylon at Millhams Mead (5th). Black Rabbit feeding with wild rabbits on Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (6th am). Painted Lady, Hedge and Meadow Browns observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th pm). Painted Lady, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown and Skipper butterflies on fleabane in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (6th pm). Heath Milkwort and a few Bog Asphodels flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th pm). Pair of Buzzards flying together over Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th pm). Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady,Peacock, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (7th pm). Naturalist recording bees, particularly those associated with Yellow Loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th pm). Shoal of 3-spine Sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th pm). Southern Hawker dragonfly active in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th pm). Brown Hawkers active around Poole Lane Heights and Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th pm). Ruddy Darter dragonflies active in the upper and lower valleys of Kinson Common (7th pm). Brimstone, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and White butterflies visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (7th pm). Migrant Hawker dragonfly observed on brambles at Millhams Mead (8th am). 3 Painted Lady and Hedge Brown butterflies om flowering knapweed at Millhams Mead (8th am). Yellow Bartsia, Evening Primrose and Purple Loosestrife flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (8th). Brimstone,Painted Lady, Purple Hairstreak, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and numerous White butterflies on buddleja in a garden close to Kinson Village Green (8th). Buzzard attacked by crows as it visited its 2009 nesting site near Millhams Mead (9th am). Painted Lady and two species of Brown butterflies observed around Millhams Mead (9th am). A charm of Goldfinches and some Whitethroats present on the higher ground around Millhams Mead (9th am). Comma, Holly Blue, Painted Lady, Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and various species of White butterflies on buddleja in a garden close to Kinson Village Green (9th). Canada Geese present downstream of Longham bridge (10th am). Tansy flowering on a riverbank downstream of Longham bridge, also at lower Millhams (10th). Comma,Painted Lady, Peacock and an assortment of White butterflies visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (11th). Common Blue,Grayling, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Red Admiral,Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies generally observed on Kinson Common (12th am). Southern Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (12th). 40+ Harebells flowering in Kinson Cemetery and none found on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). Devil`s Bit Scabious flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). Bog Asphodel, Cross-leaved Heath and Sundews flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Green Woodpecker activity around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (12th). Painted Lady and an assortment of White butterflies visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (12th). Buzzards calling to each other as they flew over central Kinson (12th pm). Buzzards in low flight over Central Kinson (13th pm). Painted Lady on clover at Millhams Mead (13th). Holly Blue, Painted Lady, Peacock and assortment of White butterflies visiting Kinson gardens close to Kinson Village Green (13th). Common Bat circling elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School at dusk (13th). Wild Bees busy around their oak tree home at Millhams Mead (14th). Ripening Sloes and Elderberry in a hedgerow downstream of Longham bridge (15th am). Coot, Little Egret and good numbers of Mallards present downstream of Longham bridge (15th am). Wild bees very active around their oak tree home at Millhams Mead (15th am). Painted Lady butterflies observed at Millhams Mead (15th am). Swans with 8 large cygnets feeding by Millhams bridge (15th am). House Martin activity over central Kinson (15th pm). Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (16th am). Buzzards flying together over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (16th pm). Painted Lady and White butterflies on flowering shrubs close to Kinson Village Green (16th pm). Common Bat flying around gardens close to Kinson Village Green at dusk (16th). Grey Heron, Mallards and Swans in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (17th am). Grey Wagtail on a log in the middle of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th am). Small numbers of Wasp Spiders observed in the lower valley, Kinson Common (17th). Painted Lady butterflies present in Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th). Pair of Brown Hawker dragonflies patrolling Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th). Pair of Keeled Skimmer dragonflies observed in the eastern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Buzzards present at Kinson Common and Millhams Mead Nature Reserves (17th). Buzzard sat in the Monterey Pine in Millhams Close, Kinson (17th am). Enchanter`s Nightshade flowering at base and Nuthatches active around the taller trees of Cudnell Wood (18th pm). Southern Hawker dragonfly active on the track by Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (18th pm). Painted Lady, Red Admiral,Speckled Wood, also various Browns and White species of butterflies on the wing around Millhams Mead (18th pm). Small party of Jackdaws on rooftops in central Kinson (19th). Painted Lady, White and Speckled Wood butterflies visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (19th). Buzzards present again over central Kinson (19th pm). Sloes and Mountain Ash berries ripening near Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th). Hop and crab apples in hedgerows at Millhams Mead (21st). Globe thistles fading now at Millhams Mead (21st). Heron sat on the waterwork`s wooden bridge close by Longham bridge (21st am). Common Darter dragonflies active at Pepin`s Pond and around Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (21st). Chiffchaffs investigating willows around Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (21st). Nuthatches present around Glenmeadows and central Sallows, Kinson Common (21st). Migrant Hawker dragonfly resting on brambles at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st pm). Fox sitting in open grassland opposite Kinson church (22nd am). Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady and an assortment of White butterflies generally observed on Kinson Common (23rd). Golden-ringed and Darter dragonflies active around the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd). Common Frogs of varying sizes observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (23rd). Buzzard calling as it flew over central Kinson throughout the day (23rd). Painted Lady flying around the grassland in front of Kinson Community centre (23rd am). Emperor, Migrant Hawker and Darter dragonflies active in the lower valley of Kinson Common (24th). Wasp Spiders present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Kinson Common (25th). Wasp Spiders (females) much smaller in size in the upper valley than observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (25th). Good numbers of non-flowering Pale Butterworts observed at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Cornflowers and Corn Marigolds still flowering in the "meadow-themed areas" of Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th). Murmuration of Starlings, at least 100+ observed late afternoon flying over Kinson School and central Kinson (26th). Carrion Crows and Jackdaws active around rooftops in central Kinson (26th). Little Egret and a Grey Heron observed downstream of Longham bridge (27th am). Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats observed around leafy glades at Millhams Mead (27th am). Ox-eye Daisies and Red Campion flowering around the "meadow theme" in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Nuthatches active around the oak canopies in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th am). 7 Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level by the tennis courts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th am). Moles active around the northern boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th). Walnuts ripening in Pelhams Park, Kinson (31st). SEPTEMBER Meadown Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (1st am). Ruddy Darter and Southern Hawker dragonflies active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st am). Carpets of Tormentil still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Ripe Reedmace heads noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Bittersweet, Gipsywort, Purple Loosestrife and Willowherb still flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Fast fading Fleabane still attracting butterflies on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Raft Spider spiderlings observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Robins noticeable now on autumn morning walk around Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Robin singing mournfully in the grounds of Kinson School (2nd am). 5+ Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level on Kinson Village Green (3rd am). Excellent morning for looking at trees in Pelhams Park, particularly the Mainhair tree (3rd am). 4+ Pied Wagtails scurrying around the car park at the rear of the Kinson Community centre (3rd am). At least 16 Long-tailed Tits with a small party of Chaffinches visiting the grounds of Kinson School and central Kinson (4th am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (4th am). 6 Pied Wagtails feeding on the football area in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th am). Black Mulberries ripening in the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Kingfisher diving from a willow branch into Pepin`s Pond at Kinson Common (4th am). Terrier chasing a fox through Pond Scrub at Kinson Common at 12 noon (4th). Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around the northern margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th pm). Speckled Wood and Large White butterflies generally active around Kinson Common (4th). Wine maker picking sloes in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (4th). Fox sat on a grass verge by the Kinson Road Medical Centre (5th before 8am). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Carrion Crows, Wood Pigeon and a woodpecker observed around Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Large party of Long-tailed Tits visiting gardens again in central Kinson (5th am). Mulberry picking in Pelhams Park (6th). Creeping Thistles and Red Bartsia remaining in flower at Millhams Mead (6th). Rosy red Rose hips in a hedgerow near the Millhams Recycling unit (6th). Little Egrets and a family of Mute Swans observed downstream of Longham bridge (6th eve). House Sparrows chattering busily in a hedge by Kinson Village Green (7th). Jackdaws active around the rooftops in central Kinson (8th am). Ruddy Darters, Golden-ringed and Southern Hawker dragonflies active in the lower valley region of Kinson Common (8th pm). Brimstone (male), Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies enjoying the Autumn sunshine on Kinson Common (8th pm). Long-winged Coneheads, Bush crickets and Wasp spiders observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (8th pm). Asters, Patches of Yellow and Purple Loosestrife, Tormentil and Willowherbs flowering in the lower valley, Kinson Common (8th). House Sparrow family in a hedgerow near Kinson Primary School (8th). Painted Lady and Large White butterflies settled on marigolds in a central Kinson garden (9th). Buzzard being chased by 2 crows over central Kinson towards Millhams Mead (10th eve). Amelanchier leaves changing colour by Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (11th). Small patches of Asters, Fleabane and Hemp Agrimony continuing to flower around Kinson Common (11th). Glossy-red berries of the Guelder Rose very noticeable by the waterfall on Kinson Common (11th). Ferns and flowering Ivy-leaved Toadflax observed on a stream bank at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (11th). Wild bees busy high-up in their oak tree home at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (11th am). Heather continuing to flower around an open area of grassland at the western end of Two Barrow Heath (11th). Plums ripening on the high ground at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (11th). Speckled Wood butterflies enjoying the autumn sunshine around the whole of Kinson Common (11th). Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around the margins of Pepins Pond, Kinson Common (11th). A Buzzard being chased by a crow almost collided with a Sparrowhawk hunting over the Cuckoo Woods region of Kinson (11th pm). Buzzard mewing as it flew over central Kinson (12th). Holm Oak with acorns and an Amelanchier changing colour in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Another Roesel`s Bush-Cricket observed on Kinson Common (12th). Grey Wagtail and a Moorhen feeding around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th am). Jay family scurrying around the tree canopies by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (13th). Gps map work on Kinson Common in connection with nature studies on site (12th & 13th). Pair of Mute Swans flying over Pelhams Park heading for lower Millhams (14th am). Pair of Buzzards circling over Cuckoo Woods in Kinson (14th pm). Squirrels, pigeons and crows active in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Autumnal signs appearing on the trees in Pelhams Park and good indications of bumper crops of conkers and sweet chestnuts (15th). 5 Mute Swans flying over Kinson Village Green heading in the direction of Ensbury (16th am). 2 Sparrowhawks circling together over Pelhams Park closely watched by crows (16th am). A large gathering of Swallows and Martins circling over central Kinson close by Kinson Village Green (16th am). Young Swallows circling over Kinson Primary School and central Kinson (17th am). Speckled Wood butterflies active around the oak trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Gps tree recordings undertaken in Pelhams Park in connection with local nature studies (17th am). Family of Jackdaws flying around the rooftops in central Kinson (18th am). Gps wildlife recordings in Pelhams Park in connection with local studies in Kinson (18th am). Pied Wagtails on the scaffolding of the Kinson Library building site and at ground level around Kinson Village Green (19th am). Conkers at ground level under chestnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Buzzard mewing while in flight over Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th am). Ripe Holly noticeable around the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Pockets of Bog Asphodel, Cross-leaved Heath and Ling flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). A Fox trotting through Central Bog heading for Central Sallows, Kinson Common (19th late morning). Small area of Native Golden-rod and Campion noticeable in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (19th). Gps tree recording in Gover`s Glade in connection with local nature studies (19th). Wine-maker picking sloes in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (19th am). Speckled Wood, Red admiral and white species of butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (19th). Ruddy Darters and Hawker dragonflies observed in the lower valley of Kinson Common (19th). Nuthatches exploring the oaks in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (19th). Great Spotted Woodpecker activity around the small oaks in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Nuthatches active around oaks in the Great Oaks region of Kinson Common (20th am). Wild Bees busy at their oak tree home in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (20th am). Devil`s Bit Scabious and Native Golden-rod flowering round Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (20th). Buzzard mewing over Cuckoo Woods and Kinson Common (20th am). Green Woodpecker, Crows including Jackdaws and Woodpigeons observed around Pelhams Park, Kinson (21st am). Gulls and Jackdaws congregating around Kinson Village Green ( 22nd am). Red Admirals observed in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (23rd am). Small groups of Crows flying westwards over central Kinson (23rd eve). Small flock of Wood Pigeons feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson 24th am). Speckled Wood butterfly activity around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th am). Earth balls emerging alongside the trackway of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th). Grey Wagtail at the northern end of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). Buzzards mewing to each other while flying over Cuckoo Woods and Kinson Common (24th pm). Family of Nuthatches present around oaks in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (24th pm). Grey wagtail feeding at Pepin`s Pond (25th pm). Sparrowhawk being chased away by crows while flying over central Kinson (25th pm). Buzzards calling to other while flying over Kinson School grounds (26th am). Nuthatches active around the trees at Great Oaks (26th am). 5 Shetland cattle grazing in Central Bog (26th am). Small pockets of Native Golden-rod and Devil`s Bit Scabious flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th am). Speckled Wood butterflies in spiral mode around the Poole Lane Heights and Blanchard`s Copse regions of Kinson Common (26th am). Nuthatches active around the trees in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (27th am). Speckled Wood butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (27th am). Common Darter dragonflies present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson (27th). Gps tree recording on Kinson Common (27th). Common Darter dragonflies visiting central Kinson garden (27th). Ripe Holly observed around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common and in Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Family of noisy House Sparrows observed in a hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th am). Corn Marigolds continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). 3 Buzzards circling together over central Kinson and Kinson Common (28th). Noisy family of House Sparrows in a hedgerow by Kinson Village Green (30th am). Lone Heron flying eastwards over Kinson Village Green (30th am). Grey Wagtail, Moorhens, also Hawker and Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th am). Speckled Wood butterflies in spiral mode around the sunny glades of Poole Lane Heights and Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (29th am). Nuthatches present in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (29th am). Robin driving away Grey Wagtails from a black plastic bucket on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (30th am). OCTOBER House Sparrow family in a hedgerow by Kinson Village Green (1st am). Corn Marigolds, Plantain and small pockets of Cornflowers still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Pigeons and Squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Speckled Wood butterflies generally active in sunny glades throughout the Kinson Common (1st pm). Nuthatches active around oaks in Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st pm). Hawker & Ruddy Darter dragonflies active around Central Bog, Dragonfly Hollow and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm). Good numbers of Asters flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Tree Creeper chased away by wild bees as it approached their oak tree home in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st pm). Rowan with numerous ripe berries, Glenmeadows firebreak, Kinson Common (1st). Conkers galore at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd & 3rd). Hawker dragonfly, Moorhens and Grey Wagtails present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd am). Nuthatches on oaks at the lower Kinson Road entrance to Kinson Common (3rd). Amelanchier beginning to show colourful leaves by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th). Signs of catkins beginning to form on Hazels in central Kinson (5th). Kingfisher present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th). Carrion Crow guarding the football goal in Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th am). Green Woodpecker activity around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Grey Wagtail on the stream bed at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (7th am). Fly Agaric fungi appearing near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (7th). Honey Fungus appearing at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (7th). Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (8th). Holly Blue butterfly on ivy in a garden near Kinson Village Green (8th pm). Conkers and Sweet Chestnuts plentiful in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). House Sparrows active in hedgerows by Pelhams Park and near Kinson School (9th & 10th). Speckled Wood butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (10th pm). Pair of Buzzards mewing to each other while flying over Kinson Common and central Kinson (10th pm). Gps tree recording on Kinson Common (11th am). Mallards and a Moorhen feeding in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th am). Fly Agaric fungi present close to Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (11th). Grifola frondosa growing at the foot of an old oak tree at SZ06767 BNG96098, Kinson Common (11th). Buzzard scattering many woodpigeons as it flew over Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th am). Pockets of corn marigolds still flowering in Pelhams Park (12th am). Family of House Sparrows busy around Kinson Village Green (12th am). Red Admiral butterfly activity in central Kinson gardens (12th). Himalayan Balsam still flowering by Millhams Bridge, Kinson (13th). Common Centaury, Evening Primrose,Gorse,Sow thistle, Wild Carrot, Willow herb and Yarrow flowering at Millhams Mead (13th). Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher and Mute Swans downstream of Longham bridge (13th pm). Buzzards soaring over Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (13th pm). Wrens active around the hedgerows downstream of Millhams bridge (13th). Pair of Pheasants active on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (13th). Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies active around the sunny glades at Millham Mead (13th pm). Lone Swallow flying over Kinson School and central Kinson (13th pm). Buzzard flying low over central Kinson (14th pm). Speckled Wood butterfly flying around a very colourful amelanchier by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th pm). Mallards present in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th). Gps tree recording around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th). Urban Heath warden patrolling the lower valley region of Kinson Common (16th). Buzzard being mobbed by crows as it flew from Cuckoo Woods towards central Kinson (17th pm). Party of 20 Long-tailed Tits exploring an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson School (18th am). Grey Squirrels and pigeons feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Scores of Sweet Chestnuts at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). 50-60 Starlings flying over central Kinson heading for Kinson Common at dusk (20th). Flock of crows flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (21st). Grey Wagtails, Mallards, Moorhens and Teal present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (22nd am). Small pockets of Corn Marigolds still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Colourful Amelanchier leaves almost gone from a tree by Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (22nd). Small area of Corn Marigolds still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). 40+ Ladybirds on a wall near Kinson Village Green (23rd pm). Red Admiral visiting a garden close to Kinson Village Green (24th). Crows and Gulls resting on the tops of street lamps near Kinson Village Green (24th am). Grey Wagtail, 3 Teal, Mallards and 2 Moorhens present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th am). Bramble in flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (25th). Buzzard flying low over Pepin`s Pond to settle on an oak in Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (25th pm). Gps tree recording in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Pale Butterwort plants in good condition recorded at SZ06630 BNG95972 Kinson Common (25th). 11 Fly Agaric fungi on a stream bank at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (25th). Speckled Wood butterflies active in sunny glades around Pepin`s Pond and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (25th). Mallards, Moorhen and a Teal on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th am). 100+ Wood pigeons scattering over Pelhams Park from Kinson Manor Farm (27th am). Brimstone Butterfly (male) visiting a garden close to Kinson School (27th pm). Ripe Holly berries noticeable in Pelhams Park and around Kinson Common (28th). Glossy red Guelder Rose berries much in evidence by the waterfall on Kinson Common (28th). Hard and Hart`s Tongue ferns in good condition by Great Oaks bridge, Kinson Common (28th). Fresh Fly Agaric fungi by Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (28th). Pond trough recently cleared and arisings on bankside,Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (28th). Dogwood flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Mobbed Buzzard flying over central Kinson towards Kinson Common (30th pm). Tormentil still flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (31st). Native Golden-rod flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (31st). Small flock of Woodpigeons feeding on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (31st). Stag`s Horn Sumach very colourful near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (31st). NOVEMBER House Sparrows activity around Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park (1st). Male Hazel catkins already formed on a tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Corn Marigolds continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Sweets Chestnuts galore at ground level in Pelhams Park (2nd). Wood Pigeons and a large group of Thrushes flying from Cuckoo Woods towards central Kinson (2nd am). Crows including Jackdaws on rooftops in central Kinson (2nd am). Small party of House Sparrows in the grounds of Kinson School (2nd am). Pair of Grey Wagtails active around the waterfall by Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (3rd am). Clearance of logs and debris by the Parks team from Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd am). Wild fungi emerging on Kinson Kinson including Golden Spindles (3rd). Cattle grazing at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd am). Red Admiral on buddleja in a central Kinson garden (4th am). Red Admiral activity around sunlit oaks in Cuckoo Woods (4th am). Gps tree recording in Cuckoo Woods (4th). A few meadow buttercups with unopened flowers in the grassland around Cuckoo Woods (4th). Ripened Holly noticeable in Pelhams Park and around Cuckoo Woods (5th). Gps tree recording in Cuckoo Woods (5th am). Forsythia with tiny flowers in a central Kinson garden (5th). Mallards and a Moorhen present in the margins of an autumnal Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th am). Gps recording especially trees around Cuckoo Woods (7th). Hogweed flowering among nettles in Cuckoo Woods (7th). Small charm of assorted finches including goldfinches on an ash tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th am). Pair of Mute Swans flying over Kinson Common towards central Kinson (8th am). Gps recording of wildlife and trees around Kinson Common (8th). Crows chasing a Buzzard across Poole Lane Meadows towards Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (9th pm). Small numbers of Corn Marigolds still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Fresh Mole hills in the north-western corner of Pelhams Park (9th). Good numbers of House Sparrows chirping loudly while hidden in a hedgerow at the northern end of Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th am). Gps tree and natural history recording in the north-east sector of Kinson Common (10th). 4 Teal (1 male + 3 females), Mallards and Moorhens on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (11th am). Gps recording around Kinson School and playing field (12th). Gps tree and route recording by Millhams Mead (13th). Wind-grounded pigeon attacked by a group of crows in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th am). Wood Pigeons and Pied Wagtails foraging through the grassed region at the entrance to Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Wild fungi appearing under the oaks and other deciduous trees in the eastern region of Pelhams Park (15th). The River Stour by Longham bridge in spate and Kitcher`s Mead partially flooded by Millhams bridge (15th). Wallflowers in flower in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (15th). Herb Robert flowering on a bankside near the entrance to St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (15th). Gps route and tree recording around Kinson Village Green, Millhams Mead and Pelhams Park (15th). Small groups of starlings present around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (15th). Red Admiral butterflies active during a brief sunny spell in central Kinson (15th am). Buzzard flying low over Kinson School by Kinson Road (15th early morning). Corn Marigold and Yarrow still flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). Sweet Williams partially in flower in a central Kinson garden (16th). Noisy Nuthatches active around the oak canopies in Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (17th am). Orange Hawkweed flowering on grassland by Poole Lane, Kinson (17th). Gps tree and route recording around the Old Pitt`s Farm and Durdells regions of Kinson (17th). 100+ Gulls blown around in the strong winds as they flew over Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Gps tree recording around St. Andrew`s church and Millhams Mead (18th). Nuthatches present around the deciduous trees in Kinson churchyard (18th pm). Gps location recording in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Little Egret flying over central Kinson close by Kinson School (20th am). Gps location and tree recording around the central and East Howe Lane regions of Kinson (20th). Kinson`s "Great Oak" is located close to the junction of The Broadway and Wimborne Road at SZ06790 96086 (20th). Numerous House Sparrows in a bare hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (21st am). Grey Wagtail on a mud bank in Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st am). A party of 30-40 thrushes flying by Cuckoo Woods and then heading for Kinson Common (21st pm). Parasol fungi emerging under a hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Yarrow flowering on grassy verges at Cudnell and Millhams Mead (24th). Gps route and tree recording around Cudnell and Millhams Mead (24th am). Fields which once formed part of Great Cudnell Mead between Bear Cross and Longham bridge flooded (24th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering in a central Kinson garden (25th). Large family of House Sparrows present in a bare hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Gulls, corvids and wagtails present around Kinson Village Green (25th). Cattle grazing in Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (28th). Numerous thrushes feeding in a holly tree at the rear of Kinson Community Centre (29th am). Cattle back grazing again on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (30th). DECEMBER Gulls and corvids active around Kinson Village Green (1st am). 2 Foxes sitting in the layby by Kinson Primary School (1st 12.15am). Mute Swans ands Cormorants swimming around in a field upstream of Millhams bridge, Kinson (1st pm). Grey wagtail and Robin activity among willows downstream of Millhams bridge, Kinson (1st). Small pockets of Evening Primrose flowering on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Kinson (1st). Heron and Cormorants in the margins of a flooded Dorset Stour, downstream of Longham bridge (1st pm). A smattering of Sloe blosssoms flowering in a Millhams Mead hedgerow (1st). Spring growth of Winter snowflakes and bluebells appearing around Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (2nd). 3 Herring Gulls flying over the grounds of Kinson Primary School (3rd am). Small party of Jackdaws on the rooftops in central Kinson (3rd). Nuthatches, Thrushes and Sparrows active around the trees and hedgerows in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th am). Pair of Kingfishers and Moorhens active in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th am). 5 Shetland cattle grazing in the northern sector of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (4th am). Late Chiffchaff present on willows by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th am). Shy Teal in the southern margins of pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th). 116m of hedge-planting in front of cattle fencing on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th). Gps route recording around Durdells close to Kinson Common (5th). Corvids and gulls active around Pelhams Park & Kinson Village Green (6th am). Cornflowers,Dogwood and Sweet Williams flowering in a central Kinson garden (6th). Grey Wagtail present around the waterfall steps, Kinson Common (6th am). Penny Bun fungus growing at the base of an oak in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Party of Long-tailed Tits, Blue and Great Tits feeding around oaks in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (6th). Stream water to within 200mm of the overflow channel at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th). Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Meadows being unable to enter other regions within the lower valley of Kinson Common due to very high water levels (6th). Gps recording of an ancient tithe boundary below Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (6th). Corvids and gulls present around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (7th). Crow chasing a Buzzard through Pelhams Park towards Kinson Manor Farm (8th early morning). House Sparrow family present in the new environmental area at Kinson Primary School (8th). Nuthatches calling to each other from the high oak canopies in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th & 9th am). Buzzard flying low over Pelhams Park from Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (9th & 10th am). Goldcrest inspecting the lower branches of a hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th am). 16+ Redwings flying from Cuckoo Woods towards Kinson Village Green (11th am). Buzzard flying low over the tree tops in Pelhams Park heading for Kinson Manor Farm (12th am). Bullfinches and Magpies present in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (12th am). Shetland cattle grazing in the southern sector of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th). Pepin`s Pond water level on Kinson Common much lower now due to a recent thorough clear-up and tidy by Parks staff (12th). Patches of gorse flowering on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (12th). Gps route and boundary recording on Two Barrow Heath (12th am). Hard ferns and Hart`s Tongue ferns observed on a stream bank at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (12th). Green Woodpecker activity at ground level on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th am). Common yellow russula fungus observed in a wooded region of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (13th). Newly planted hedgerow on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, gps measured and found to extend to c175m (13th). Family of Nuthatches present on oaks by Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (13th). Despite the colder conditions, Dogwood, Ivy-leaved Toadflax and Sweet Williams continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (14th). Carrion Crows, Black-headed and Herring Gulls circling over central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (14th am). Small gathering of Pied Wagtails on the rooftops around central Kinson (15th pm). Moorhens feeding in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th). Large flock of Corvids flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (17th). 5 Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Meadows with one breaking the ice and then drinking from their water trough, Kinson Common (18th). Grey Wagtail and Moorhens active in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th pm). Check for visiting Snipe in Central Bog, Kinson Common but none found (18th). Blackbirds disputing territory near Kinson Village Green (20th am). Black-headed and Herring Gulls, also corvidsand pied wagtails active around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (20th am). Party of Pied Wagtails on the rooftops close by Kinson Village Green (21st). Flock of Corvids hurrying westwards at dusk over central Kinson (22nd). Nuthatches and thrushes present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Kingfisher present downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th am). Moorhens active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). Cattle grazing in the north-west corner of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th am). Recent signs of extensive willow cutting at Glenmeadows close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). Lesser Periwinkle flowering in a sheltered corner of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (26th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (26th). Snipe rising at OS06657 BNG95988, Kinson Common (26th am). Lesser Celandines not flowering yet at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (26am). 9 dead flower heads of Heath Spotted Orchids found in an unflailed Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (26th am). Green Woodpecker activity around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (26th am). Nuthatches, thrushes and sparrows present around Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th am). Buzzard chased away from Great Oaks, Kinson Common by gulls (28th am). Nuthatches present around Great Oaks,Blanchard`s Copse and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (28th). Green Woodpecker activity by Dragonfly Hollow, Blanchard`s Copse, Central Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). Hazel catkins opening at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). Sweet Violets well into leaf at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). Robin singing after sunset and well into late evening in central Kinson (30th). A Year on Old Kinson Common in 1989 Our Kinson Common month-by-month extracted nature recordings of 1989, covering the months from January to December. JANUARY 1989 Wild Birds recorded in January 1989 on Kinson Common: Blackbird,Blackcap,Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Collared Dove, Dunnock, Fieldfare, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Greenfinch, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail,Heron, House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Jay, Kestrel, Kingfisher, Linnet, Long-tailed Tit, Magpie, Mallard, Meadow Pipit, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Nuthatch, Pheasant, Pied Wagtail, Redwing, Reed Bunting, Robin, Rook, Snipe, Song Thrush, SparrowHawk, Starling, Tawny Owl, Treecreeper, Water Rail(Central Bog), Woodpigeon, Wren. FEBRUARY 1989 Frog`s spawn found in 6 places between Pepin`s Pond and Central Bog (10th). Pheasants, cock and hen observed between Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath (10th). Blackbird, Song Thrush and Wren nesting in Pond Scrub (21st). MARCH 1989 Chiffchaff first heard on the Common (9th). Pepin`s Pond and side-stream turned grey. Wessex Water informed, (9th pm). 37 Palmate Newts rescued from stream pollution between 9th-11th. Pond and stream yellow and grey covered. Wessex Water informed (11th 4-4.30pm). 8 Palmate Newts seen at Pepin`s Pond. Brimstone flying over Poole Lane Heights, (15th am). Pair of Nuthatches observed in Central Sallows, (15th am). Small Tortoiseshell observed on Poole Lane Heights (15th). Treecreepers observed at Blanchard`s Copse and Pond Scrub (15th). Sparrowhawk swooping low at birds in Central Sallows (16th 10am). Sloe flowering at Glenmeadows (16th). Small Toad found at Glenmeadows (25th). Common Lizard observed on Two Barrow Heath, (26th). Song Thrush sitting on eggs in a Pond Scrub nest (26th). Blue Tits nesting at Poole Lane Heights (26th). Brimstone, Pond Scrub, (27th). Small Tortoiseshell, Glenmeadows, (27th). Blackcaps observed at Central Bog, Great Oaks and Pond Scrub (27th & 28th). Queen Wasp found at Great Oaks,(30th). Dace and Minnow observed in Pepin`s Pond (30th). Spotted Flycatcher observed at Poole Lane Heights (30th am). Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies observed at Glenmeadows, (30th am). Speckled Woods (pair) observed at Central Sallows (30th). APRIL 1989 Wren nest found at Great Oaks (8th). Common Lizard observed during early afternoon on Two Barrow Heath (9th). Peacocks, Small Tortoiseshells and Small Whites active on Kinson Common (9th). Mistle Thrush nest in fork of tree by Central Sallows (9th). Family litter-picking session on Kinson Common (9th). Blackcap at Great Oaks (10th). 114 Palmate Newts moved from polluted stream (to 12th). Common Dog Violets in flower by the waterfall (13th). Honesty flowering in Central Bog by a streambank (13th). Swallow flying low over Poole Lane Meadows (19th). Adder observed at 10am on Poole Lane Heights (19th). Spotted Flycatcher resting on elderberry in Pond Scrub (19th). Birdsfoot found by S. Clarke at Pond Scrub (19th). Cormorant activity at Pepin`s Pond (22nd). Grey Wagtail at Pepin`s Pond at 11am (26th). Reed Bunting observed in Dragonfly Hollow at 10.30am (27th). Heath Milkwort and Lousewort flowering in Central Bog (28th). Cormorant at Pepin`s Pond (29th). House Martin(s) flying over the Common (29th). MAY 1989 Wood Pigeon with eggs in nest in Pond Scrub (2nd). Brimstone, Comma, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood generally seen around Kinson Common (3rd). Adder, Poole Lane Heights (3rd am). Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond (3rd late afternoon). Whitethroat observed at Two Barrow Heath (4th at 3.30pm). Tormentil flowering in Central Bog (4th). Orange-Tip observed in Central Sallows (4th). Heath Spotted orchids well into leaf near the waterfall (5th). Adder, in Poole Lane Heights ditch (5th 10am). Toad found on Two Barrow Heath (7th). Fires, general on Kinson Common (15th). Early Marsh Orchids, 8 in flower in Central Bog (23rd). Green Hairstreak at Pond Scrub (22nd). Buzzard flying over Kinson Common (21st midday). Green Hairstreak observed on Poole Lane Heights (29th). Bullfinch, nest with eggs at Poole Lane Heights in hawthron (29th). Pale Butterwort flowering in Central Bog (31st). JUNE 1989 Pollution from sewer cover in Central Sallows (15th). Good showing of Bog Asphodel, Bog Cotton grass, Cross-leaved Heath and Tormentil in Central Bog (15th). Emperor dragonflies at Pepin`s Pond (17th). Brimstone, Comma,Green Hairstreak,Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Heath,Small Skipper, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood generally observed around Kinson Common (24th & 25th). 16 Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog (28th). JULY 1989 Purple Hairstreak. 31 specimens observed between 8-9.15pm around oaks on a hot muggy evening before rain fell (5th). Green Vieined white, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Large Skipper, Large White, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral,Small Copper, Small Skiiper and Speckled Wood generally observed around Kinson Common (8th). Greater Knapweed and Field Scabious flowering in Pond Scrub (10th). Blue tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Brown Hawker, Keeled Skimmer, Scarce Chaser, Small Red Damselfly (Central Bog), Golden ringed Dragonfly and Common Darter observed on Kinson Common (12th-14th). Common Blue observed in Central Bog (14th). Travellers arrived with 8 vehicles on Poole Lane Meadows between 12-12.30pm (21st). Travellers left site. Tarmac and 1 burnt out vehicle left on Poole Lane Meadows (30th). Nature Trail marked out on Kinson Common By Borough Parks department (31st). Pheasant observed around Central Sallows (31st). AUGUST 1989 Common Blue, Green Veined White, Grayling,Hedge Brown,Holly Blue, Large White, Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral, Small Copper, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White and Speckled Wood observed on Kinson Common (5th). Sparrowhawk flying through Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights (5th). Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond - calling late evening (5th). Poole Lane Meadows still left completely unsecured (6th). Clearance and tidy up of all rubbish and tarmac from the Common including Poole Lane Heights (6th). 14 species of butterfly recorded on Kinson Common including 13 Speckled Woods (6th). 11 species of butterfly recorded on Kinson Common including 16 Graylings and 2 Purple Hairstreaks (7th). Nuthatches observed at Great Oaks (2nd to 8th). Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond (11th at 10am). Chrome pollution in stream above the waterfall also in pond below pond bridge (11th). Traveller lorry taken away from Poole Lane Meadows by authorised contractor. SEPTEMBER 1989 Several Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog (7th). Common Blue, Grayling, Large White, Red Admiral,Small Copper, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood generally seen around Kinson Common (8th). Blue Tit, Greenfinch, Grey Wagtail,House Martin, Long-tailed Tit,Swallow and Wood Pigeon active around Kinson Common (8th). Common Blue, Large White, Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Copper and Speckled Wood observed around Kinson Common (17th). OCTOBER 1989 2 clumps of Royal Fern observed in Central Sallows (6th). Rabbit observed at Pond Scrub (6th). Pale Butterwort flowering in Central Bog (6th). House Martins active over Central Bog (7th-8th). 24 Pied Wagtails observed at Glenmeadows at dusk (12th). Grey Wagtail observed at Pepin`s Pond (12th). Common Bats observed on Kinson Common (12th dusk). Pollution in stream at Kinson Baths (13th). Common Darter observed at Pepin`s Pond (13th am). Orange-red pollution from the Poole Lane side-stream affecting Dragonfly Hollow, Pepin`s Pond and waterfall regions of Kinson Common (16th-17th 3.30-4.30pm). Snipe observed at crossing-point of stream below Poole Lane Heights (20th). Water Rail at Pepin`s Pond (c20th). NOVEMBER 1989 Tawny Owl observed at Glenmeadows (6th). Gorse generally in flower on Kinson Common (11th). Small pocket of Devilsbit Scabious flowering near Two Barrow Heath (11th). Brimstone & Small Tortoiseshell observed at Pond & Pond Scrub (12th am). Red Admiral observed at Poole Lane Heights (12th 11am-12noon). Goldcrest observed on Kinson Common (20th). Tawny Owl heard at dusk at Pond Scrub (23rd 5pm). Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond (27th 3pm). Heathland burnt and tatty plus burnt out car present (29th). Birds observed during November 1989 on Kinson Common: Blackbird, Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Bullfinch,Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Collared Dove, Dunnock, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Greenfinch, Green Woodpecker,Grey Wagtail, House Sparrow, Jay, Kingfisher, Long-tailed Tit, Magpie, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Pied Wagtail, Robin, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Tawny Owl, Wood pigeon, Wren. DECEMBER 1989 Snipe on grassy area by Pond bridge (1st). Kestrel observed at Great Oaks (3rd). SparrowHawk present at Fryer Close by Glenmeadows (3rd). Moorhens at Pepin`s Pond at dusk (4th). Mallards (4) on Pepin`s Pond at dusk (5th). Tawny Owl observed at dusk on Kinson Common (5th). Goldcrest (pair) observed by Glenmeadows and Fryer`s Close (6th). Kingfisher observed at Pepin`s Pond at 9.45am & 3pm (8th). Tawny Owl present in Central Sallows (9th 4.30pm). Kinson School flooded on (13th-14th). Pepin`s Pond extremely high on (19th). Motor bike scrambling around Central Bog across side-stream (22nd). Drainpipes, soakaway, also rubble and earth at bottom of path to Bowl Barrow on Two Barrow Heath (21st). Waterfall completely flooded with stream overflowing whole length of banks. Central Sallows severely flooded (19th-20th). Mallards, Moorhens and Water Rail present at Pepin`s Pond (31st). Wild birds observed during December 1989 on Kinson Common: Blackbird, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Collared Dove, Dunnock, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Greenfinch, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, House Sparrow, Jay, Kestrel, Kingfisher, Linnet, Long-tailed Tit, Magpie, Mallard, Meadow Pipit, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Pied Wagtail, Reed Bunting,Robin,Snipe, Song Thrush, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Tawny Owl, Wood pigeon,Wren. A Year on Old Kinson Common in 1990 Our Kinson Common month-by-month extracted nature recordings of 1990, covering the months of January to December. KINSON COMMON 1990 JANUARY 1st Minnows in Pepin`s Pond and Water Rail present. 3rd Tawny owl on oak bough in Blanchard`s Copse, 6.30pm. 3rd Strimming of bank at Great Oaks near Kinson baths. 4th Kestrel on oak by Pepin`s Pond, 10am. 5th-8th Clear trees and vegetation in Dragonfly Hollow. Mr. S. Clarke and assistant Andrew. 8th Small tortoiseshell butterfly observed near Dragonfly Hollow. 8th Kingfisher observed at Pond by Val Pepin. 8th Sewage in water inspection, S. Clarke & R. Haskell. 9th Grey Wagtail at Great Oaks bridge. 9th-10th Sidestream and waterfall to Pond strimmed by engineers. Heavy pollution (from external source) in system about 5pm on the 10th. 10th Reed buntings present in Dragonfly Hollow. 12th Small patches of gorse in flower on Two Barrow Heath and Poole Lane Heights. Honeysuckle leaves already climbing amongst dense undergrowth. 13th Fieldfare present on Poole Lane Meadows. Several redwings also recorded. 13th Small working party at saucer barrow under the guidance of Mr. S. Clarke. 13th Val Pepin reported recording of bullfinches to R. Haskell. 14th Kingfisher recorded at Pepin`s Pond by Brian & Sylvie Robertshaw. 15th Reed bunting present at Pepin`s Pond at 10am. 15th White burnt out mini metro by path Two Barrow Heath. 16th Kestrel present around Pond Scrub. 17th Tree creeper recorded at Central Sallows by Brian Robertshaw. 17th Small flock of redpolls recorded on site by Brian Robertshaw. 17th Foam detergent at waterfall at 4.30pm. 18th 3 fielfares on Poole Lane Meadows and long-tailed tits in Central Sallows. 19th Foaming detergent at waterfall. 20th Foaming detergent at waterfall and pond turned greyish, 1.30-3.30pm. 21st Scramblers present all afternoon on Two Barrow Heath. Fire on concrete at the waterfall. Grey wagtail at pond. 22nd Foaming detergent at waterfall. Magpies taking sticks to a nest destroyed by storm on 25th. 22nd 42 black-headed gulls on Poole Lane Meadows. 25th High winds and gales. 2 large oaks down just before Great Oaks bridge (trees now known as fallen oaks in 2010). 26th Damage around Common evident on a visit to site. 27th & 28th Detergent in stream. 28th Scramblers on Two Barrow Heath. 30th Very heavy petrol smell and stream discoloured. 10 mallards on pond. 31st Recording resident wild birds on the Common. Thunder and lightning at 7pm. Wild Birds recorded on Kinson Common, January 1990 Blackbird Black-headed Gull Blue Tit Bullfinch Carrion Crow Chaffinch Collared Dove Cormorant Dunnock Fieldfare Goldcrest Goldfinch Great Spotted Woodpecker Great Tit Greenfinch Green Woodpecker Grey Wagtail House Sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Meadow Pipit Mistle Thrush Moorhen Pied Wagtail Redpoll Redwing Reed Bunting Robin Rook Snipe Song Thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Tawny Owl Tree creeper Water Rail Woodpigeon Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 FEBRUARY 1st 101 Black-headed gulls on Poole Lane Meadows. 1st Whole of Central Sallows waterlogged. 1st Detergent 2.30-5.30pm. Trail of foam from waterfall to pond. 2nd Sewage leaking from covers at the waterfall. 2nd Evidence of scrambling on Poole Lane Meadows. 3rd Kinson School and Kinson Playgroup flooded. 3rd Stream flowing old course at pond. Stream flowing everywhere at the waterfall and sewers leaking. Area of Dragonfly Hollow completely waterlogged. 3rd Kingfisher at the waterfall at 2.30pm. Scrambler on Two Barrow Heath. 4th 1 man working on gorse am. Kingfisher at pond 10.30am. 5th Gorse clearance on Two Barrow Heath by Mr. S. Clarke and assistant Andrew. 5th Kingfisher and Grey Wagtail at Pepin`s Pond. Sewer covers showing signs of leaking at the waterfall. 6th Lesser celandines in flower at Pond Scrub. 6th Magpie taking sticks to nest near Poole Lane Meadows. 7th Main stream discoloured and sewer overflowing into Central Bog. 8th Kingfisher and grey wagtail at pond. Lesser celandines in flower at Great Oaks. Side-stream discoloured with slight trace of detergent late pm. 9th Foaming detergent at waterfall and side-stream 4.50pm. 9th Cherry plum with blossom at Kinson Baths,also hazel catkins in same region. 10th Winslade & Watton, 3 vehicles + 1 car, carrying out work on sewer adjoining Two Barrow Heath. 11th Young man picking up rubbish and cans and taking away from pond culvert and banks. Pair of goldcrests observed. 12th Kingfisher at pond and 2 cormorants on Kinson School field. Frogs spawn in pond and foam at the waterfall. 13th Mr. S. Clarke and Mr George from the Borough Engineer`s department looking at the site. 13th Large clump of frogs spawn in bog pool adjoining Central Sallows. Closed circuit tv van and men in protective clothing at Paget Road end of the Common. 13th Palmate newts in Central Bog pool. 14th Video team checking Central Bog and Central Sallows. 15th Pollution in stream. Kingfisher at pond. 15th Scramblers on Poole Lane Heights, Poole Lane Meadows, Pond and Pond Scrub. 16th Palmate newts observed below pond bridge. 16th & 17th Tidy by Mr. S. Clarke & team of Paget Road area. 2 scramblers on Two Barrow Heath. 18th 4-6 palmate newts observed in Central Bog. 21st Pond culvert cleaned out by Parks department am. 22nd Fires at the eastern and western ends of Central Bog. 22nd Sewer flowing like a stream in Central Bog. 23rd Fox running down to hole in bank near Glenmeadows. 23rd Male brimstone butterfly observed. Large bat observed bewteen 4-5pm in Central Sallows. 24th Engineers sorting leak in Central Bog. 25th 3 grey wagtails at the waterfall. 25th Stream discoloured and foamy in places. Bikers on Two Barrow Heath. 25th 23 lesser celandines flowering at Pond Scrub. 26th Foam at waterfall. Scramblers on Two Barrow Heath late afternoon. 27th Magpie building nest in oak in Pond Scrub. 28th Wet morning,stream dirty, also pond. Everywhere boggy and heavy going in places. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, February 1990 Blackbird Black-headed Gull Blue Tit Bullfinch Carrion Crow Chaffinch Cormorant Dunnock Collared Dove Fieldfare Goldcrest Goldfinch Great Spotted Woodpecker Great Tit Greenfinch Grey Wagtail House Sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Moorhen Mute Swan Pied Wagtail Redwing Reed Bunting Robin Rook Song Thrush Starling Tree Creeper Woodpigeon Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 MARCH 3rd Stolen red Ford turbo on site with wheels and seats stripped from it. 3rd Pair of linnets on Poole Lane Heights. 3rd Small tortoiseshells observed on Poole Lane Heights and at Pond Scrub. 3rd Pond level low and very silted. Fieldfare observed at Central Sallows. 3rd Parks team with tractor, trailer + another vehicle + 5 men litter picking from Paget Road to Kinson Baths. Also picked up heavier items. 3rd Andrew from the Countryside department undertaking a tree survey for storm damage. 3rd Lesser celandines in flower at Pond Scrub. 4th Bikers on Two Barrow Heath. Could be heard even in Cuckoo Woods. 5th Evidence of a blackbird building a nest in Pond Scrub. 5th Blackthorn in flower by Fryer`s Close near Glenmeadows. 5th Detergent at the waterfall 3.30-4pm. 6th 2 engineers with suction tanker at Glenmeadows + 1 yellow pipe to sewer cover at the waterfall. 6th National Rivers Authority on site and a lady with her dog taking stream samples. 6th Small burnt area at Two Barrow Heath and another by cemetery path behind hollies. 7th 4 wooden seats erected on Poole Lane Meadows. 7th Engineers working at sewer cover near waterfall. 7th Great Spotted woodpecker on oak at Poole Lane Heights. 8th Brimstones and small tortoiseshells observed pm. 8th Engineers on Common near Glenmeadows and looking at sewer cover overlooking Dragonfly Hollow. 8th 49 lesser celandines flowering at Pond Scrub and amelanchier with green buds by Pepin`s Pond. 9th Sparrowhawk unsuccessfully attacked a collared dove by Pond Scrub. 10th Stream low and detergent at "t" junction and waterfall. 10th Bumble bees observed on Common from 3rd to 10th. 11th 5 palmate newts below pond bridge. 11th Scrambler on Two Barrow Heath and other areas am. 11th Small fire (Sat) in bramble on stream bank near Kinson Baths. 12th Comma on dead grass in sunny position under a blackthorn bush from which a chiffchaff was calling (Poole Lane Meadows). 12th Brimstone (male) observed at Pond Scrub, Dragonfly Hollow and waterfall. 12th Peacock butterflies at the waterfall and a reed bunting in Dragonfly Hollow. 12th Small fire on Two Barrow Heath and large fire in area where orchids grow in Central Bog at its eastern end. 13th Detergent at waterfall. 13th Tawny owl on patrol over the Common and nearby Cuckoo Woods. 14th Green and great spotted woodpeckers present in Blanchard`s Copse. 14th Trackmarks of scrambler activity around the Common and a black/red helmet in stream below pond bridge (10am). 15th Dunnock, carrion crow, long-tailed tit and a blackbird seen with nesting materials. 15th Greater stitchwort in flower at Poole Lane Sallows near Paget Road. 15th 1st small copper butterfly of 1990 recorded at Poole Lane Heights. 16th Kestrel observed at Dragonfly Hollow and at Pond Scrub. 16th Liquid sewage slowly leaking into side-stream from a problem cover in Central Bog. 17th 6 small tortoiseshells, 10 brimstones, 3 peacocks, 1 comma, 1 small copper and 1 small white observed on the Common am. 17th Common lizard activity on Two Barrow Heath. 17th 1 adder observed moving into undergrowth by ditch on Poole Lane Heights. 17th Greater stitchwort now flowering everywhere and raspberry canes in leaf. 17th 5 grouped heath spotted orchids in leaf, 12 mm tall, at Dragonfly Hollow near the waterfall. Single specimens also seen in same area. 17th Parents and children out in Central Bog collecting palmate newts with nets and containers. Several newts seen above and below pond bridge. 18th Red admiral observed in Central Sallows. 5-spot and 7-spot ladybirds also observed. 18th 2 fires on Two Barrow Heath last night. 18th Blackbird sitting on nest in holly bush by cemetery pathway. 19th Police patrolling Common with tracker dog looking for a flasher. 22nd Comma observed by Fryer Close. 23rd Song thrush nesting in a holly by cemetery path. 24th 14 newts below pond bridge. 25th 3 goldcrests in sloe thicket between Poole Lane Meadows and Pond Scrub. 25th Long-tailed tits nest in gorse by pond bridge. 26th 23 different types of wild birds recorded on a walk around the Common. 27th Sedge warbler by Pepin`s Pond and Pond Scrub. 27th 2 fires on Poole Lane Heights. 27th Snowy, a family pet, caught a large rat at Pepin`s Pond. 28th Common dog violets in flower at Pond Scrub and amelanchier about to. 28th More areas of Two Barrow Heath burnt. Area now much devastated. 29th Common bat observed at pond between 7.45-8.00pm. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, March 1990 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 Martin House Sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Moorhen Pied Wagtail Reed Bunting Robin Rook Sedge Warbler Song Thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Tawny Owl Treecreeper Woodpigeon Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 APRIL 1st Speckled Wood & Holly Blue recorded at Pond Scrub 11.15am. Common Bat recorded eve. 2nd Frog chased by a rat at Pepin`s Pond. 4th Frog tadpoles below pond bridge. 4th 2 burnt out bikes on Two Barrow Heath. 4th Speckled Wood butterfly at Pond Scrub. 5th 23 common dog violets in flower at Pond Scrub. 6th 4 male and 2 female blackcaps recorded at Great Oaks am. 7th Rat stood at the top of a holly bush with dogs barking underneath by cemetery path. 7th Long-tailed tits nesting at the pond. 7th Newts and frog tadpoles below pond bridge. 7th Burnt out motor cycle in stream near Great Oaks bridge. 8th 2 slow-worms found under a carpet tile. 9th Fresh plucked woodpigeon by fox hole in Pond Scrub. 11th Fire in orchid area of Central Bog (eve). 11th Fox cub present in Pond Scrub. 11th Fire at Glenmeadows. 11th Spotted flycatcher at the waterfall. 11th 24 slow-worms found at Pond Scrub. 12th Report of 3 magpies shot at Poole Lane Heights. 12th Detergent at the waterfall. 13th Good show of common dog violets around Common generally. 14th Pale butterworts checked and found to be ok in Central Bog. 15th 3 baby newts found under rubbish at Glenmeadows. 16th Newts and leaches below pond bridge. 16th Report of burnt motorbike dragged from Central Bog to Great Oaks bridge and thrown into stream. 17th Royal fern new growth appearing. 17th Evidence of scrambling at Great Oaks. 18th Red yamaha in stream at Great Oaks. 18th Workmen with vans on Two Barrow Heath. 19th Side-stream and waterfall smelt of chemical cleaner. 20th Youths chopping oak + fire at Pond Scrub. 20th Stream clean am. Pond (trough) cleaned out. 20th Erection of all metal brightly coloured new slide and climbing frame on Poole Lane Meadows. 21st 14 heath spotted orchids noted at Dragongfl;y Hollow near waterfall. 21st Strong smell of chemical bleach at the waterfall late evening. 22nd Report of 10-15 common lizards being caught at Two Barrow Heath. 23rd Great spotted and green woodpeckers disputing nest hole in upper canopy of a large oak in Blanchard`s Copse. 23rd Small fire in corner above Dragonfly Hollow near waterfall. 23rd Residents unhappy about squirrel losses through shooting on the Common. 23rd Young man seen packing gun away into holdall near baths. 24th Whitethroat recorded at Poole Lane Heights. 24th White-legged damselfly recorded at Pond Scrub near pond. 25th 33 lady`s smocks flowering in Dragonfly Hollow. 25th Small fire in Central Sallows pm. 25th First annual recording of red damselfly at Poole Lane Heights. 25th Firemen present at 4pm attending to large gorse fire on Two Barrow Heath near Paget Road end of the Common. 26th Burnt out blue moped on Two Barrow Heath. 27th Motorbike in Pepin`s Pond. 28th Orangetip (male) butterfly recorded in Central Sallows. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, April 1990 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed Gull Blue Tit Bullfinch Carrion Crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared Dove Dunnock Goldcrest Goldfinch Great Spotted Woodpecker Great Tit Greenfinch Green Woodpecker Grey Wagtail House Sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Pied Wagtail Robin Song Thrush Spotted Flycatcher Starling Stonechat Tawny Owl Treecreeper Whitethroat Willow Warbler Woodpigeon Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 MAY 1st Lesser stitchwort flowering at Poole Lane Sallows. 1st 1st recording of swifts flying over the Common this year. 1st Several pairs of whinchats recorded on Two Barrow Heath by Mr. Stuart Clarke of Bournemouth council. 1st Slight detergent at the waterfall. 1st Green-veined white, holly blue, orange-tip, peacock, small copper, small tortoiseshell, small white and speckled wood butterflies recorded on the Common. 2nd 7 Mute swans and a cormorant flying over the Common. 2nd Much rubbish and glass around the two fallen oaks near Great Oaks. 3rd Heath milkwort and lousewort observed in Central Bog, also signs of heath spotted orchids emerging near the waterfall. 3rd Wood mouse observed at Poole Lane Heights. 4th Palmate newts and frog tadpoles noted in the western corner of Pepin`s Pond. 4th Assortment of butterflies including male brimstones on the wing. 5th Green longhorn, dock-leaf beetle and stag beetles observed on the Common. 5th Small tortoiseshell colony on nettles by Glenmeadows. 6th Common aeshna found on the Pond steps. 7th 1st recording of small heath in in 1990. 7th Fires noted, Poole Lane Heights along right-hand side going down towards Poole Lane Meadows. 8th Walk around the Common with Mr. Stuart Clarke, Bournemouth council. 8th-9th 28 species of wild birds including linnet, kestrel and whitethroat recorded on site. 9th 1st early marsh orchid in flower by a bog pool in Central Bog. 9th Slight traces of petrol and detergent in pond and side-stream. 9th Sundews ok Central Bog. 9th Detergent at waterfall 8.15pm, also observed by Mr. Brian Robertshaw. National Rivers informed. 10th 2 marsh orchids now flowering in Central Bog. 11th 3 marsh orchids now flowering in Central Bog. 12th Blackcap, chiffchaff, whitethroat and grey wagtail present on site. 13th Sphagnum moss being collected in Central Bog. 13th Common blue and large red damselflies, also broad-bodied chasers recorded at Poole Lane Heights. 14th 1 heath spotted orchid nearly flowering by the waterfall. 14th Sparrowhawk observed unsuccessfully chasing a sparrow and then a blackbird. 16th & 17th Pollution at the waterfall 8pm. 21st-22nd 21 marsh orchids flowering in Central Bog. 23rd Report noted ref the alleged shooting of a woodpecker on the Common, also of an alleged threat to a local resident by a youth with a hand gun. 23rd 1st flowering foxglove noted at Great Oaks. 29th 37 marsh orchids and 25 heath spotted orchids in flower on the Common. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, May 1990 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue Tit Carrion crow chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cormorant Cuckoo Dunnock Great spotted woodpecker Great Tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Mute swan Robin Rook Song thrush Sparrowhawk Spotted Flycatcher Starling Stonechat Swallow Swift Tawny Owl Whinchat Whitethroat Woodpigeon Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 JUNE 1st Common poppy, creeping thistle, vetches and common fumitory in flower. 7th Painted Lady (pair) by Fryer`s Close/ Glenmeadows on a flowering shrub. 7th Common cow-wheat, meadoe thistle, tormentil, foxglove, germander speedwell, lesser & greater stitchwort and pale butterwort in flower. Royal fern found. 12th 156 heath spotted orchids and 48 marsh orchids found. 15th Green hairstreak found in Central Bog on fern. 15th 1st recording of meadow brown in 1990 between Central Bog and the waterfall. 15th Large skipper (male) observed by Fryer`s/ Glenmeadows. 19th 5 herons flying over Kinson Common and Cuckoo Woods late evening. 19th Green hairstreak, red admiral, small tortoiseshell, large and small skippers recorded on the Common. 19th Repair to fencing at Great Oaks and gate section in stream. 24th 242 wild orchids found on the Common to date. 24th Butterfly recording. Green hairstreak and red admiral in Central Sallows. Speckled wood, small and large skippers, small tortoiseshell and meadow brown, all observed around Pond Scrub and Great Oaks grasslands. 24th 31 Pale butterworts counted in flower in Central Bog. 24th Bog asphodel, cross-leaved heath, meadow thistle, common poppy and cow-wheat flowering on the Common. 25th Kingfisher at (Pepin`s) Pond. 25th Purple hairstreak at Pond Scrub near Kinson School field. 26th Common Ischnura and common blue damselfly observed at the Pond. 26th Common lizard observed in Dragonfly Hollow, also bog pimpernels flowering in the same area. 26th Peacock butterfly colony found in Central Sallows. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, June 1990 Blackbird Song Thrush Swallow Swift House Martin Grey Wagtail Carrion Crow Wood Pigeon Magpie Jay Chiffchaff Blackcap Great Spotted Woodpecker Green Woodpecker Bullfinch Chaffinch Starling Robin Wren Collared Dove House Sparrow Dunnock Great Tit Blue Tit Long-tailed Tit Greenfinch Kestrel Sparrowhawk Black-headed Gull Mallard Linnet Whitethroat Heron Kingfisher KINSON COMMON 1990 JULY 2nd 10 purple hairstreaks seen on oaks at Pond Scrub. 2nd Comma at Pond Scrub. Red admirals around Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Meadows. Small tortoiseshells also observed. 2nd 6 slow-worms of varying sizes found at Glenmeadows. 5th Marbled white observed on Poole Lane Meadows. 5th Red Admirals, large skipper, small skipper and small tortoiseshell observed on site. 6th Butterflies observed on the Common: 4 commas, hedge brown, meadow brown, small heath, small tortoiseshell, large and small skippers. 6th Site meeting on Two Barrow Heath with Mr. E. Hunt, Parks manager of Bournemouth borough council. 7th Butterfly observations on Kinson Common: green-veined white, small white, large white, small skipper, large skipper, comma, holly blue, purple hairstreak, meadow brown, hedge brown and small tortoiseshell. 7th 40 pale butterworts found in Central Bog, also 2 common lizards. 8th to 22nd Butterfly recordings: holly blue, green-veined white, small white, large white, red admiral, large skipper, small skipper, purple hairstreak, green hairstreak, hedge brown, small tortoiseshell, speckled wood apeacock. Grayling also recorded with the most seen at one time, 4. 8th to 22nd damselfly & dragonfly recording: common blue damselfly, common coenagrion, green lestes and golden ringed dragonfly. 19th & 20th Kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond. 19th & 20th Scrambler(s) present on Two Barrow Heath. 21st & 22nd Fires at Glenmeadows (large patch), also at Poole Lane and Two Barrow Heath. 23rd Butterfly walk. Species observed included:peacock, speckled wood, grayling, small heath, small copper, purple hairstreak, hedge brown, red admiral, common blue, meadow brown, large white, comma, holly blue, small tortoiseshell, small white and large skipper. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, July 1990 Jay Magpie Carrion Crow Collared Dove Wood Pigeon Chaffinch Goldfinch Linnet Bullfinch House Sparrow Grey Wagtail Pied Wagtail Heron Kingfisher Great Spotted Woodpecker Green Woodpecker Starling House Martin Swift Black-headed Gull Dunnock Blackcap Chiffchaff Wood Warbler Whinchat Blackbird Song Thrush Swallow Robin Wren Great Tit Blue Tit Long-tailed Tit Kestrel Sparrowhawk Mallard Whitethroat KINSON COMMON 1990 AUGUST 1st Sparrowhawk flying over Two Barrow Heath circling sparrows and starlings. 1st & 2nd Hedge brown butterflies now the dominate species on Kinson Common. 11th Redstart recorded by Mr. Stuart Clarke of Bournemouth borough council at Glenmeadows. 17th & 18th Butterfly recording on Kinson Common. Species observed included: peacock, small tortoiseshell, common blue, holly blue, speckled wood, hedge brown, meadow brown, purple hairstreak, grayling, small heath, large white, small white, large skipper, small skipper, red admiral and painted lady. 17th & 18th Golden ringed and common sympetrum dragonflies recorded on the Common. Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common, August 1990 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed Gull Blue Tit Bullfinch Carrion Crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared Dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great Tit Great Spotted Woodpecker Greenfinch Green Woodpecker Grey Wagtail Heron House Martin House Sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed Tit Magpie Mallard Pied Wagtail Robin Song Thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Swallow Swift Whinchat Whitethroat Wood Pigeon Wood Warbler Wren KINSON COMMON 1990 SEPTEMBER Butterflies recorded this month on Kinson Common included: Red admiral, painted lady, small heath, grayling, common blue, meadow brown (few only), hedge brown, large white and small white. Dragonflies recorded this month included: Golden ringed, emperor, common sympetrum and brown aeshna. 18th & 19th Conservation tasks undertaken by the Bournemouth Parks department on Poole Lane Meadows and at Great Oaks. 24th Mr. Stuart Clarke (Bournemouth council) and his assistant Andrew, raked and cleared cuttings from mown grassed area at Great Oaks once known as Buttermead. KINSON COMMON 1990 OCTOBER & NOVEMBER. no data published. KINSON COMMON 1990 DECEMBER During December, Mr.Stuart Clarke, Andrew and Ian from Bournemouth Parks, undertook conservation work in Dragonfly Hollow and by the waterfall. This involved cutting willows and general clearance to encourage and to enhance growing space of heath spotted orchids. All Wild birds recorded on Kinson Common in 1990 Corvidae (1)Carrion Crow (2)Jackdaw (3)Jay (4)Magpie (5)Rook Fringillidae (6)Bullfinch (7)Chaffinch (8)Goldfinch (9)Greenfinch (10)Linnet (11)Redpoll (12)Reed Bunting Ploceidae (13)House Sparrow Sturnidae (14)Starling Motacillidae (15)Grey Wagtail (16)Pied Wagtail (17)Meadow Pipit Sittidae (18)Nuthatch Certhiidae (19)Treecreeper Regulidae (20)Goldcrest Paridae (21)Blue Tit (22)Great Tit (23)Long-tailed Tit Sylviidae (24)Blackcap (25)Chiffchaff (26)Whitethroat (27)Sedge Warbler (28)Willow Warbler Turdidae (30)Blackbird (31)Fieldfare (32)Mistle Thrush (33) Redstart (34)Redwing (35)Robin (36)Song Thrush (37) Stonechat (38)Wheatear (39) Whinchat Prunellidae (40)Dunnock Hirundinidae (41)House Martin (42)Swallow Troglodytidae (43)Wren Picidae (44)Green Woodpecker (45)Great Spotted Woodpecker Cuculidae (46)Cuckoo* Alcedinidae (47)Kingfisher Strigidae (48)Tawny Owl Falconidae (49)Kestrel (50)SparrowHawk Phalacrocoracidae (51)Cormorant Anatidae (52)Mallard (53)Mute Swan Ardeidae (54)Heron Scolopacidae (55)Common Snipe Laridae (56)Black-headed Gull (57)Herring Gull Rallidae (58)Moorhen (59)Water Rail Columbidae (60)Wood Pigeon (61)Collared Dove Phasianidae (62)Pheasant Apodidae (63)Swift Muscicapidae (64) Spotted Flycatcher Note: * Cuckoo recorded between 30th April and 6th May 1990. Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2010 Kinson Nature Diary Notes 2010 JANUARY 20+ Black-headed Gulls feeding at ground level by Kinson Village Green (1st am). Pied Wagtails feeding on a pavement near Kinson Village Green (1st pm). Thrushes disputing teritory and feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Dogwood continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Nuthatches calling to each other in the upper canopies of trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Frost-bitten sweet williams continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (1st). House Sparrow families present by Kinson Village Green also at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st am). Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers present at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st am). Hazel catkins and Sweet Violets emerging well at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Snipe dropping-in on Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Shetland cattle grazing around the Blanchard`s Copse, Gover`s Glade and Poole Lane Meadows regions of Kinson Common (1st). Moorhens, pigeons and parids present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Signs of Gorse flowering around the Central Bogs region of Kinson Common (1st). Clumps of developing Lesser Celandines showing well at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Dunnock singing in an elderberry within the grounds of Kinson Primary School (2nd am). Large flock of Crows flying westwards over Pelhams Park in Kinson before dusk (2nd pm). 3 Roe deer grazing in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). Cormorant flying over central Kinson heading towards Kinson Common (3rd am). Family of House Sparrows in a hedgerow by Kinson Primary School (3rd am). Sparrowhawk hunting around Cuckoo Woods and Central Kinson (3rd pm). Pied Wagtails on the roof area of the almost completed new Kinson Library complex (3rd pm). Pied Wagtails active with gulls and corvids around Kinson Village Green (4th). Pigeons, thrushes and squirrels foraging for food at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Corvids flying westwards in good numbers over central Kinson at dusk (6th). 60+ Redwings flying from Cuckoo Woods heading for central Kinson (7th am). Moorhens foraging in the margins of a frozen region of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th). Jackdaws and Carrion Crows on central Kinson rooftops at dusk (7th). Pied Wagtails feeding at pavement level in central Kinson (8th am). Fieldfare nibbling honeysuckle on a tree in central Kinson (8th am). 4 Fieldfares feeding on berries at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (8th am). Family of Chaffinches together on willows in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (8th am). Snipe present at Pepin`s Pond, also in the south and north regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th am). Redwings and Meadow Pipits feeding at ground level around the feet of grazing cattle in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th am). 3 Teal in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). Bullfinch nibbling on willow buds by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th am). 2 Teal and 4 Snipe observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th pm). 5 Shetland cattle grazing at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Flock of 60+ Redwings working their way through Poole Lane Sallows towards Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (9th). 6+ Meadow Pipits feeding at ground level with Redwings in the northern sector of Poole Lane Meadows (9th pm). Snowdrops and Winter Snowflakes well into leaf near the "boom-pipe" on Kinson Common (9th). Long-tailed Tits and Blue Tits feeding on willow buds by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th). Chaffinch family feeding in a hedgerow by Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (9th pm). Pied Wagtails investigating the roof of Gulliver`s Tavern, Kinson (9th). Redwings on oaks bordering Kinson Primary School (10th am). Fieldfare activity around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th am). Redwing activity generally around the whole of Kinson Common (10th). Teal ((male) at rest on the higher ground by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th am). 4+ Meadow Pipits feeding at ground level in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th am). 6 Snipe active around the whole of the Central Bog region of Kinson Common (10th). 5 Shetland cattle grazing on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). 100+ Crows flying westwards over Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th am). Fieldfare activity in central Kinson gardens close to Kinson Village Green (11th am). Fox sitting on a frozen bankside close to Fryer`s Close, Kinson (12th after midnight). Fieldfares boldly visiting central Kinson gardens close to Kinson Village Green (12th). Fresh Mole holes appearing in the softer ground around Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). House Sparrow families present by Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th am). Teal (2m+1f) present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th & 14th). Fieldfares and Redwings present at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (14th). Fox trotting through Kinson Cemetery (14th late morning). Woodpecker tapping on an oak in Great Oaks, Kinson Common (14th pm). Large group of Corvids flying eastwards over Pelhams Park, Kinson ( 14th & 15th am). 2 Teal (males) in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th). Redwings with Wood Pigeons in a hedgerow at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (15th pm). Grey Wagtail on gravel downstream of the waterfall on Kinson Common (15th pm). Shetland cattle present around the Central Bog and Central Sallows regions of Kinson Common (15th). Tawny Owl calling just after midnight from the Glenmeadows region of Kinson Common (16th). Damp grey morning over central Kinson with many gulls present today (16th). Heron plodding slowly over Millhams bridge heading for Kitcher`s Mead, Kinson (16th am). Greenfinches & Golfinches around gorse and willows on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (16th am). Mute Swan resting on Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (16th am). Dorset Stour water level high and one oak in the water downstream of Longham bridge (16th). Redwings at ground level also in the hedgerows around lower Millhams, Bournemouth (16th am). Fresh Mole hills around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Gps of paths and trees in Kinson cemetery (17th). Fox trotting through Kinson cemetery mid-afternoon (17th). Small flock of Redwings passing through Pelhams Park in Kinson with other thrushes (19th am). Signs of crocuses appearing at the base of the perimeter brick wall of Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Tawny Owl flying and calling in central Kinson just after midnight (21st). Pair of Mallards in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st). Green Woodpecker investigating an oak tree in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Common Frog (female) found dead near a bog pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Fieldfares and Wood Pigeons feeding together in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st). House Sparrow families active around Pelhams Park and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st). Buzzard flying low over Kinson School heading for Millhams Mead on a wet morning (22nd am). Robin singing late evening in central Kinson (23rd). Checks for signs of frogs spawn on Kinson Common (23rd). GPS recording of heathland tracks on Kinson Common (23rd). Dogwood showing signs of flowering again in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th). Fox crossing a side-road near the Cherry Tree Nursery at Northbourne, Bournemouth (25th am). Buzzard eating carrion by the roadside near the Old Vicarage at Northbourne, Bournemouth (25th pm). Fox trotting through Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th am). Fieldfares passing through Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th am). Primulas flowering in a central kinson garden (26th). Gps of some field systems at Kitcher`s Mead and the old Berry Hill at Kinson (26th pm). House Sparrows, Greenfinches and other finches present in the hedgerows around Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th am). Flock of Redwings and other thrushes in a wooded region at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th pm). 12 Mallards in the Millhams stream near Spindlewood (27th pm). Gps work around the ancient water meadow known as Kitcher`s Mead at Millhams, Bournemouth (27th pm). Bird of prey scattering a flock of pigeons over central Kinson (28th am). Gps of Millhams stream from Millhams bridge to bridges at Ringwood Road, Bournemouth (28th). Cormorant flying over Millhams Mead heading in the direction of Longham bridge (28th pm). 60-80 Redwings and other thrushes active in Cudnell Woods and around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th pm). Green Woodpecker activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th pm). Small flock of Redwings present in the trees around Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th am). Small Tortoiseshell on the wing on a sunny afternoon in central Kinson (30th). Chaffinches active around Pepin`s Pond & Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (30th pm). Fox sunning itself in a sunny glade on Kinson Primary School field (30th pm). Search for Frogs in Central Bog without success, Kinson Common (31st am). Hazel catkins doing well at Great Oaks but 600m north have yet to open, Kinson Common (31st). FEBRUARY Party of 6 Redwings feeding at ground level by a horse chestnut in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). House Sparrows active in hedgerows by Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st & 2nd). Cherry-plum well into bud in a hedgerow between Great Oaks, Kinson Common and Kinson Baths (2nd). Small party of Redwings present in the eastern sector of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd am). 7 Snowdrops flowering on a stream bankside at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (2nd). Primroses well into leaf on stream bankside upstream of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Small numbers of Redwings present around Poole Lane Meadows and Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (2nd am). Wallflowers and crocuses coming into flower in a central Kinson garden (3rd-4th). Frogs active and spawning in pools on Kinson Common (5th). Small pockets of Redwings and other thrushes present around Blanchard`s Copse and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th). Shetland cattle now grazing at the eastern end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (5th). Small gathering of Jackdaws present around the rooftops of central Kinson (6th). Redwings, House sparrows and Robins present around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Pied Wagtail activity close to Kinson Village Green (8th am). Yellow crocuses, though fewer in number, flowering on the traffic islands close to Kinson Village Green (8th). House Sparrow families present around Pelhams Park and Kinson Village Green (9th). Tawny Owl calling in the dead of night from Kinson Common (10th). Corvids and Gulls in good numbers present in central Kinson (11th am). Green Woodpecker activity on oaks in Pelhams Park< Kinson (11th am). Small clump of Snowdrops flowering in the south-east corner of Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Small gathering of Redwings passing through Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). 24+ Buzzard feathers found close together at ground level on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (12th). Frogs` spawn found in frozen bog pools around Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Cattle grazing at the far western end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (12th). Recent signs of gorse and scrub clearance on Two Barrow Heath with some remaining stumps from around 65mm to 280mm tall, probably awaiting flailing, Kinson Common (12th). Green Woodpecker activity around Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (12th am). Wood Pigeons and thrushes including some Redwings present around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th am). Small party of Redwings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th & 14th). Dunnocks, finches, thrushes, sparrows and robins present around Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th am). Flock of Wood Pigeons disturbed from Cuckoo Woods by a bird of prey (14th am). Nuthatch calling from a beech tree in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (16th am). Cuckoo-pints emerging in well shaded corners around Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Recent signs of mole activity observed around the south western region of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Great spotted woodpecker activity high up in the oak canopies of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Small party of Redwings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th & 20th). Buzzard "pewing loudly" and scattering many species of wild birds as it flew low over Pelhams Park heading towards Kinson Manor Farm (20th am). Blue tits entering a nest box in a central Kinson garden (20th am). Tree Creeper scurrying up a tall oak tree in the south east section of Pelhams Park, Kinson (21st am). Small party of Redwings feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Buzzard flying over central Kinson and heading for Cuckoo Woods at dusk (22nd & 23rd). 6 Palmate newts and numerous water boatmen in a pool on Kinson Common (24th). Tawny Owl flying over Central Bog heading for Kinson Cemetery (24th eve). Buzzard calling from a London Plane tree in Pelhams Park in Kinson, scattering birds feeding at ground level (25th am). Pied Wagtails present around Kinson Village Green (25th am). 3 Cormorants flying together over Kinson Primary School heading for Longham (26th am). Male Blackbird loudly singing from an elderberry tree in the grounds of Kinson Primary School well after dusk (26th). Buzzard pewing loudly from a tall oak tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th am). MARCH Dogwood showing signs of flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Peacock butterfly enjoying early afternoon sunshine in a central Kinson garden (1st). Numerous yellow crocuses now flowering on the traffic islands in central Kinson (1st). Tawny Owl calling from Kinson Common (1st late evening). Small clump of Lesser Celandines flowering in a central Kinson garden (2nd). Check for emerging wild orchids in the lower valley on Kinson Common (2nd). Orange wallflowers partially in flower in a central Kinson garden (3rd). Blackbirds, blue tits, great tits, dunnocks, robins,sparrows and wagtails present in the conservation area of Kinson Primary School, (4th). Great Spotted woodpecker activity in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Sparrowhawk carrying a blue tit being mobbed by other birds as it flew over Kinson Primary School at dusk (5th). Green woodpecker activity around a great plane tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th). 10+ Redwings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th & 7th am). Nuthatches present around Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th am). Buzzard and a Heron mobbed by crows as they flew over central Kinson (7th am). Redwings feeding with wood pigeons at ground level in front of Pelhams House, Kinson (8th & 9th am). Heron sitting on top of a bungalow roof at the lower end of Kinson Road, Kinson (10th). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level around Pelhams Park and Kinson Village Green (11th). More blossom on emerging Dogwood observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Buzzard mobbed by crows while flying over Kinson Village Green (13th pm). Buzzard mobbed by crows as it flew over Kinson Primary School heading for Kinson Common (14th am). Brimstone (male) present in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (15th am). Brimstone (male) flying around Kinson Village Green (15th pm). Heron perched in an oak tree overlooking Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th am). Frog tadpoles galore in numerous pools and ditches associated with Central Bog, Kinson common (16th). Pair of Buzzards flying low over Poole Lane Meadows and Dragonfly Hollow on Kinson Common,heading southwards (16th am). 3 emerging Heath Spotted Orchids (to 9mm tall) found in the lower valley on Kinson Common where conditions appear not to be favourable for orchid species this year (16th). Conservation work and the erection of additional fencing by the hedgeline of Kinson cemetery continues on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Common Lizard basking in the morning sunshine by the Bowl Barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Primroses emerging well on a bankside near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th). Patches of Lesser Celandines flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (16th). Lesser Celandines flowering in profusion in a central Kinson garden (16th). Additional cattle fencing and conservation work continues on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (17th). Gps of trees on Two Barrow Heath,Kinson Common following recent clearing of gorse (17th). Snipe present in Central Bog, Kinson Common at SZ06625 95977 (17th). Patches of water crowfoot flowering in the side-stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Buzzard pewing from dense cover near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th am). More Frogs` spawn found in a waterlogged region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Cherry Plum and Sweet Violets flowering at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (17th). Check of signs of emerging Bee orchids near Millhams Mead (17th). Roe deer present close to Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (17th). Wild bees showing signs of activity around their oak tree home at Millhams Mead (17th). Buzzard present in Pelhams Park scattering feeding thrushes and pigeons (18th & 19th). Heron plodding slowly from Cuckoo Woods heading away over Kinson Primary School and to Millhams beyond (20th pm). Pair of Buzzards active daily over central Kinson including Kinson Primary School (21st - 24th). Dogwood and Amelanchier emerging well in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th). Sparrowhawk swooping low and scattering birds within the conservation walkway at Kinson Primary School (25th dusk). Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids emerging now on Kinson Common. Early Marsh and Southern Marsh plants to 20mm tall and Heath Spotted plants from 13mm to 25mm tall (26th). Scores of frog tadpoles present in pools and ditches around Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Pairs of Mallards present at Pepin`s Pond and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Recent signs of a Sparrowhawk kill in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th). Freshly brocken Blackbird`s egg found at ground level on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th am). Small gathering of Jackdaws on the rooftops in central Kinson (28th). Hawthorn and Elderberry coming into leaf in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Heron mobbed by crows as it flew over Pelhams House, Kinson (30th am). Heron flying westards over the Pelhams Bowling Green towards Millhams Mead (31st am). APRIL Numbers of emerging Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids increasing on Kinson Common (1st). Primroses (at least 35 flower heads), flowering on a bankside on Kinson Common (1st). Cherry plum putting on a good show of flowers at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Sweets Violets and Primroses emerging in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Blackcap & Chiffchaff present around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (2nd & 3rd). Fox sat beside a track at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (3rd am). Gps of hedgerow and perimeter around the new Kinson Library (3rd). Family of House Sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (3rd am). Buzzard flying high over Pelhams Park and Kinson Village Green (3rd am). 3 Roe deer grazing in Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (4th). Pyramidal and Bee orchids emerging in the Kinson region of north Bournemouth (4th). Sweet Violets (white variety), flowering on the northern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Horse chestnut buds opening in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). House Sparrows and Pied Wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (5th am). Nuthatches active around Pelhams Park and in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (5th. Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (5th). Buzzard observed at Millhams Mead (5th). Buzzard active around its nest site near Millhams Mead (6th). Pied wagtails present on the grassland of Millhams Mead (6th). Brimstone (female) and Comma butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (6th). Early Marsh and Heath Spotted orchids emerging in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). 50+ Heath Spotted orchids emerging through dead bracken in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (6th). Peacock butterfly sunning itself on tussocks in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th pm). 400+ Wood Anemones in various stages of flowering in Cudnell Wood (7th). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Nuthatches present in Cudnell Wood (7th am). Buzzard mobbed by crows in Cudnell Wood (7th). Roe deer tracks noted around Millhams Mead (7th). Brimstones, Comma and Peacock butterflies observed by Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (7th). Heron activity over central Kinson at day break and again at dusk (8th). 6 paired Greenfinches perched in an elderberry tree in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (9th am). 3 Buzzards soaring together over central Kinson heading in the direction of Kinson Common (9th pm).) Buzzards again soaring over central Kinson announcing their presence by "pewing" calls (10th am). Gps of emerging Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Mrash orchids on Kinson Common (11th am). Nuthatch activity around Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th). Sloe blossoms well into bud on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (11th). Chiffchaffs announcing their presence between Gover`s Glade and Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). Sparrowhawk swooping low over gorse while chasing finches at Millhams Mead (13th). Signs of Pyramidal orchids being chewed by rabbits in the Kinson region of north Bournemouth (13th). Numerous Wood Anemones now flowering in Cudnell Woods by Millhams Mead (13th). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and noisy Nuthatches active throughout Cudnell Woods (13th). Swallow activity observed over the high ground of Millhams Mead which overlooks the City Lodge near Longham bridge (13th). Comma and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies resting on nettles by Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (13th). 2 Mute Swans upstream of Millhams bridge, Millhams Mead (13th). Buzzard soaring slowly and calling around the Poole Lane Heights region of Kinson Common (15th am) 45+ Primrose flowers in a clump on a stream bankside at kinson Common (15th). Snowflakes flowering in the Poole Lane Sallows region of Kinson Common (15th). Shoal of 3-spined sticklebacks observed in the Kinson Common stream (15th). Blackcaps and Nuthatches active at Central Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (15th am). 5 Greater Stitchworts flowering on the perimeter of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (15th). Early Marsh, Heath spotted and Southern Marsh orchids continuing to emerge on Kinson Common (15th). Brimstone butterflies (2m + 1f) together at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (15th pm). Amelanchier approaching the flowering stage at Poole Lane Heights and by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th). Chiffchaffs generally heard throughout the whole of the Kinson Common region (15th). 3 small clumps of Primroses beginning to flower on the southern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). Heron flying low over Kinson Primary School heading for Cuckoo Woods (16th am). Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps active around Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (16th pm). Brimstone butterfly activity around the perimeter of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th pm). Gps of trees and the barrows on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Comma and Peacock butterflies active around willows by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th pm). Rosebay Willowherbs emerging in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (16th). Common Dog violets flowering on a stream bankside and evidence of pollution in the stream at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (16th). Buzzard mobbed by gulls while flying over central Kinson (16th pm). Nuthatch activity around the oak trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Peacock butterflies active around Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (17th). 3-Spined Sticklebacks observed upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th). Blackcaps in full song at Kinson Common and Millhams Mead Nature Reserves (17th). Pied Wagtails and a family of House Sparrows active around Kinson Village Green (18th). Goldfinches and Greenfinches active in gardens in central Kinson (19th). Common Dog Violets and Primroses now flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). 85+ Heath Spotted orchids found in a trampled region of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common. Smallest 12mm, tallest 52mm (20th). Heath Spotted orchid hybrid 52mm tall in Dragonfly Hollow and Southern Marsh orchids from 32mm to 52mm tall in the same region of Kinson Common (20th). Good numbers of Early Marsh orchids found in Central Bog, Kinson Common, ranging from 20mm to 56mm tall (20th). Heath spotted orchids emerging in Central Bog, Kinson Common. 25mm to 39mm tall in the north and to 52mm in the south of the bogland region (20th). Pale Butterwort plants to c5mm found emerging in the western region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Small numbers of freshly emerged Large Red damselflies active alongside the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies observed at Poole Lane Sallows, Poole Lane Heights and in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th). Emerging Bee and Pyramidal orchids progressing well in north Bournemouth (20th). Pair of Sparrowhawks circling together over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (21st am). Buzzard landing and sitting in its nest near Millhams Mead (21st pm). Fox activity on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (21st pm). Finches including linnets present around the gorse stands at Millhams Mead (21st pm). Small White, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies present around central Kinson and at Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve (21st). Wild Bees very active around their oak tree home near Millhams bridge, Kinson (21st pm). Sparrowhawk circling over Kinson Common (22nd pm). 2 Swallows observed flying over central Kinson (23rd am). Nuthatches present on oaks by Kinson Primary School (24th pm). Holly Blue butterfly present in a central Kinson garden (24th pm). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present throughout Kinson Common (25th). Orange Tip butterflies (males) observed in Central Bog and at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (25th). At least 7 Mallards present in the upper and lower valleys on Kinson Common (25th). Small clumps of Lousewort flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). 16+ Lady`s Smocks plants flowering in the south-eastern corner of Dragonfly Hollow (25th). Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell and Small White butterflies present by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th). 20+ 3-spined Sticklebacks downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson (25th). Southern Marsh orchid plants to 90mm tall in the south and to 140mm tall in the north, Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th). Heath Spotted orchid plants very stifled in Gover`s Glade due to dead fern coverings (26th). Peacock & Speckled Wood butterflies active around the eastern perimeter of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th). Small patch of Honesty flowering near the Durdells exit from Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (26th). Small shoal of 3-spined Sticklebacks observed at SZ06871 96274 on Kinson Common (26th pm). Jackdaws active around central Kinson (27th). Brimstone, Orange Tip, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies observed around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats observed generally around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th). Roe deer observed near Kinson Manor Farm (28th). Buzzard mobbed by a crow while circling over Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (28th). Swallows observed near Longham bridge and over the higher ground at Millhams Mead (28th). Comma, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies present around Central Bog, Kinson Common (28th pm). 200+ Heath Spotted orchids emerging in an open region of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (28th). 1 Early Marsh orchid in Central Bog nearly at the flowering stage, Kinson Common (28th). South Marsh orchids beginning to appear now in Central Bog, Kinson Common. 1 to 105mm tall. (28th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in a Kinson garden near Kinson Village Green (29th). Small group of Jackdaws active on rooftops in central Kinson (29th pm). MAY Southern Marsh orchids between 75mm to 80mm tall emerging on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Early Marsh orchids between 30mm to 65mm tall emerging in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). 15+ Heath Spotted orchids emerging now in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Southern Marsh orchids between 75mm to 105mm tall emerging in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Great Pendulous Sedge and Dog Violets showing well by the waterfall on Kinson Common (1st). Mallard ducks present in the upper and lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Large shoal of 3-Spined Sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Orange Tip, Speckled Wood and White butterflies active around Kinson Common (1st). Bluebells, Dog Violets, Garlic Mustard and Primroses flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Hatched Starling`s eggshell found on the eastern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Three-cornered Leek flowering on a bankside in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Lousewort and Tormentil showing well in the damper regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). House Martins,Sand Martins,Swallows and Swifts observed at Millhams Mead and by Kinson Manor Farm (4th). Large Red Damselfly activity observed by the Dorset Stour at Millhams Mead and by Kinson Manor Farm (4th). Cormorants and Herons observed in the Dudsbury valley by Kinson Manor Farm (4th). Orange Tip, Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing close to Kinson Manor Farm (4th). Swallow activity observed over central Kinson (4th pm). Pipistrelle bat flying over Kinson Primary School at dusk (4th). Cuckoo present and calling from the Dudsbury valley by Kinson Manor Farm (5th am). Reed Warblers present in the reed margins at Millhams Mead and Kinson Manor Farm (5th). Common mouse-ears, Dandelions,Garlic Mustard,Greater Stitchwort, Ground Ivy,Lady`s smocks, Red Campion, Red-dead nettle and a whole host of others flowering around Kinson Manor Farm (5th). Comma, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood butterflies present around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (6th). Small numbers of Swallows and Swifts flying over central Kinson (6th pm). Over 60+ Bee and Pyramidal orchids emerging in the Kinson region of north Bournemouth (6th). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids emerging well in the lower valley on Kinson Common (7th). 69+ Early Marsh orchids emerging well in central Bog on Kinson Common with some approaching the flowering stage (7th). Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Tormentil showing well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). Holly blue butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (7th). Goldfinches, Greenfinches, House Sparrows and Starlings feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th am). Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps present generally around Kinson Common (8th & 9th). Monitoring of Heath Spotted and Early Marsh orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th & 9th). Bog Cotton Grass beginning to show at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Red Campion at the flowering stage in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Small party of Starlings feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th am). Large Red Damselflies active around the sunlit margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th). Shoal of 3 Spined Sticklebacks downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th am). Holly Blue (pair) and Orange Tips present on Hawthorn and bramble near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th). Peacock butterflies present in Central Bog and around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th). 5 Magpies tussling with each other around a bog pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th pm). House Sparrows present and investigating the taller vegetation in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). GPS of landscape and trees in Central Sallows, Kinson Common - rediscovery of an ancient ditch (10th). Large Frog nestling between marsh orchids in a muddy region of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th). 4 Swifts in hot pursuit of each other over central Kinson (10th eve). 2 Swifts flying together over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (11th am). Small group of Swifts flying over central Kinson near Gulliver`s Tavern (12th am). Check on Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids emerging in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th pm). Check on Bee and Pyramidal orchids emerging in the Kinson region of north Bournemouth (13th pm). Swifts circling central Kinson near Gulliver`s Tavern at dusk (14th). 3 Swifts circling low over central Kinson (15th am). 8+ House Sparrows feeding together by a stream bank in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Good evidence found of emerging Pale Butterworts in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Holly Blue and Speckled Wood butterflies present around Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Some Early Marsh orchids almost in flower now in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). 5+ tiny patches of Heath Milkwort flowering in the eastern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Palmate Newts and a shoal of 3 Spined Sticklebacks observed close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th). Three cornered Leek flowering in good numbers on a bankside near the Kinson Common waterfall (15th). Large Red Damselfly activity around the stream system flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Common Lizard observed at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Heath Spotted orchids showing well in open areas with evidence of recent trampling (15th). Southern Marsh and Heath Spotted orchids showing well in Dragonfly Hollow with trampling now at the entry point as the flowering season approaches (15th). Small area of Meadow Thistle at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). Columbine flowering near the Pelhams Bowling Green, Kinson (17th). Good numbers of Red Campions flowering near the eastern region of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Brimstone (male), Speckled Wood and Orange Tip butterflies active around Pond Scrub and Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th). Southern Marsh orchids between 98mm to 110mm tall on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (18th). Southern Marsh Orchids in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common, to 135mm tall in the north and to 138mm tall in the south (18th). Heath Spotted Orchid (hybrid) to 120mm tall in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (18th). Heath Spotted Orchids in Gover`s Glade on Kinson Common between 50+mm to 80mm tall (18th). Heath Spotted Orchids in Central Bog on Kinson Common to 75mm tall (18th). Early Marsh orchids (some at the flowering stage) between 70mm and 100+mm tall in Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Good showing of flowering Heath Milkwort and Lousewort in Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). 3 Mallards (males) together in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (18th). Good signs of Large Red Damselfly activity observed in the upper and lower regions of Kinson Common (18th). Buzzard circling over Kinson Manor Farm (19th pm). 3 Roe Deer present for a time in Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (19th). More emerging Bee orchids found in north Bournemouth (19th pm). Large shoal of 3 Spined Sticklebacks downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th). 17+ Early Marsh orchids in various stages of flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Sundews very noticeable now in the eastern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Large Red Damselfly activity on Kinson Common and in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (20th). Common Bat activity in Kinson Road close to Kinson Primary School 20th dusk). Buzzard soaring over central Kinson heading in the direction of Kinson Common (21st pm). 19+ Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Southern Marsh orchids in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, showing signs of wear (21st). Orange Tip and Peacock butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (21st). Rose chafer on hawthorn near Kinson Primary School (22nd). 38+ Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Holly Blue butterflies active in central Kinson gardens (22nd pm). Lone Sparrowhawk hunting over central Kinson close to Cuckoo Woods (22nd late pm). 4+ Jackdaws investigating rooftops in central Kinson (22nd eve). Woodpigeon carrying sticks to its nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). Southern Marsh orchids showing signs of flowering soon in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Brimstone (female) laying eggs on Alder Buckthorn, Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). Scarce Chaser dragonfly (female), present around Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). 60+ Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Large Red damselflies present in the upper and lower valley regions on Kinson Common (24th). Peacocks and Speckled Woods generally observed around Kinson Common (24th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs making their presence known in many regions of Kinson Common today (24th). Incident of fire affecting an area of 200 square metres of dead bracken and other vegetation in Dragonfly Hollow on Kinson Common within less than one metre of important orchid colonies (24th). Site visit to ascertain orchid damage on Kinson Common and to show an Urban Heath officer present on the Common, all orchid species on the reserve (25th). Scarce Chaser dragonflies present at Millhams Mead and on Kinson Common (27th am). 110+ Early Marsh orchids flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Buzzards circling together around Kinson Manor Farm and Millhams Mead (27th pm). Little Egret and a flock of gulls in the shallows downstream of Longham bridge (27th pm). Brambles with flowers near Millhams bridge, close to Millhams Mead (27th). Yellow Flags flowering downstream of Millhams bridge (27th). 4 Shetland cattle grazing in the Central Sallows and Central Bogs orchid regions of Kinson Common (27th eve). Check on Bee orchids in north Bournemouth and found that many have perished due to recent dry weather and rabbits! (27th). Brownie walk to look at the flora and fauna of Millhams Mead (28th eve). Evening walk to look for Bats on Kinson Common (29th). Dog Fox trotting through Pond Scrub, Kinson Common at dusk (29th). Azure, Beautiful, Common Blue and Large Red damselflies much in evidence around Kinson Common today (30th). Good numbers of Burnet Companion and Mother Shipton moths observed around Kinson Common today (30th). Scarce chaser dragonflies putting in an appearnce on Kinson Common today (30th). Charm of Goldfinches perched on the tennis courts fencing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (31st am). Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2010 Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2010 JUNE Annual survey of Early Marsh orchids on Kinson Common (1st). Planted hedgerow on Poole Lane Meadows beginning to develop with 519+ living trees noted (1st). Wild flower features in Pelhams Park well advanced with ox-eye daisies and red campions putting on an excellent show (2nd). Goldfinches visiting gardens near Kinson Primary School (2nd). Holly Blue butterflies and Rose chafers observed in central Kinson gardens (2nd). Small numbers of Large Red damselflies visiting central Kinson gardens (2nd pm). Stag Beetle activity observed at dusk in central Kinson (2nd). Southern Marsh orchids beginning to flower in the lower valley on Kinson Common (3rd). Heath Spotted orchids showing signs of flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (3rd). Good showing of Early Marsh orchids in the bogland at Kinson Common (3rd). 1 Southern Marsh orchid flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common and another found to be eaten (3rd). Bournemouth Natural Science Society members visiting and recording wild flowers on Kinson Common (3rd). Cuckoo calling from an oak tree in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Keeled Skimmer (female) present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). An assortment of damselflies present, also a Scarce Chaser (male), at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Brimstone butterflies (females), visiting alder buckthorns in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Common Blue butterflies present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Banded Demoiselles (pair), downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Large shoal of 3 spined Sticklebacks close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Wild Bees active around their oak tree home at Millhams Mead (3rd). Yellow Loosestrife and trefoils much in evidence on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Essential work progressing on the Bournemouth side of Longham bridge (3rd). Check made on Bee orchids in north Bournemouth and numbers appear to be considerably down (3rd). 4 Swifts racing together over central Kinson at dusk (3rd). Mother Shipton, Burnet Companion and Leopard moths observed on Kinson Common (4th am). Buzzards circling high over central Kinson (4th pm). Black cat and a Fox passing each other on open grassland at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (5th pm). Broad-bodied (female) & Keeled Skimmer (female) dragonflies present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th pm). Small Copper and Common Blue (males) butterflies observed in the grassy regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Heath Spotted orchids beginning to flower in the upper and lower valley regions of Kinson Common (6th). Broad bodied and Keeled Skimmer dragonflies, also Large Red and Banded demoiselles active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Early morning survey of orchids in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Check for Southern Marsh orchids around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th pm). Check on orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common. Some flowering specimens found eaten.(8th). Burnet Companion and Mother Shipton moths active around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th). Orchid check on Kinson Common 10th June 2010 Grazing cattle in Central Bog have devoured a considerable number of orchids of the Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh species since returning to the Common on the 27th May. Many orchids had not completed their life cycles, making it difficult for recorders to assess accurate numbers and visitors to the Common in June expecting to admire and to photograph them are going to be disappointed again this year. A visit today to a larger local site has confirmed that orchids there complete their life cycles and do not suffer grazing problems as occurs on the smaller reserve at Kinson. Kinson Common orchid check: Now less than 80+ orchids flowering in Central Bog at the height of their flowering season (11th). High rise Sparrows nesting c/o The Kinson Hub (12th). Tulip tree in Pelhams Park in Kinson now flowering (12th). Small numbers of Bee orchids beginning to flower in north Bournemouth (12th). Only 22 Early Marsh orchids still flowering on Kinson Common out of 200+.The rest having been eaten by cattle over a 17 day period (13th). Grey Heron in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th late am). Meadow Brown butterfly active between Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th am). Speckled Wood butterflies active around the lower valley on Kinson Common (13th). Beautiful demoiselles, Large Red and an assortment of other damselflies present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). Pair of Collared Doves sipping water in the shallows of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th pm). Heath Milkwork and Bog Asphodel flowering in the east and Pale Butterworts flowering in the west of Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Burnet Companion moths observed in Dragonfly Hollow and around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th). 2 Mute Swans flying over Cuckoo woods heading towards Kinson Common (13th eve). Chased Buzzard flying low over Kinson Primary School heading for Kinson Common at dusk (13th). Only 18+ Early Marsh orchids still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Small numbers of Heath Spotted orchids are continuing to flower despite being grazed on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Flowering Southern Marsh orchids on Kinson Common in Central Bog are also being grazed by cattle (14th). Little Egret on Kinson Common chasing sticklebacks in Pepin`s Pond before flying away at 5pm (14th). Small number of Bee orchids now flowering in north Bournemouth (15th). Small Tortoiseshell butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common nature reserves (15th). Additional Pale butterworts discovered on Kinson Common (15th). Large Skipper butterfly (male) present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (16th). Bracken spraying on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Little Egret boldly strutting around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th). Authorised Heath Spotted orchid survey in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (18th am). Buzzard "pewing" from a hidden perch in Pelhams Park in Kinson (19th am). Pied Wagtail activity around Kinson Village Green (19th am). Large Skipper butterfly activity around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (19th am). Red Admiral and Skipper butterflies present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (20th). House Sparrow family present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th am). Kinson Common Southern Marsh orchids in Poole Lane Meadows showing no signs of flowering at present (20th). Blackcap carrying nesting material to willows near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th). Fewer Bee orchids flowering in north Bournemouth this year (21st). Red Admiral and Meadow Brown butterflies active at Millhams Mead and Kinson Common nature reserves (21st). Grass, Cinnabar and Burnet Companion moths active around the grassy regions of Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st). Gps of all Southern Marsh orchids in the lower valley on Kinson Common (21st pm). Emperor dragonfly active around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (22nd pm). Large Skipper butterflies present around Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Banded demoiselle (male) present on yellow loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd pm). Common Skimmer and Common Darter sragonflies active around Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Orange Tip butterfly caterpillars found on garlic mustard growing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). House Sparrow families very lively in their Kinson Hub homes (23rd am). Common Skimmers observed by pools in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th am). Large Skipper, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies observed around Kinson Common (24th). Banded demoiselle (male) present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (24th am). Blackbird carrying material to its nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th & 26th). An assortment of damselflies including Large Red, also Keeled Skimmers present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Small numbers of Early Marsh and Heath Spotted orchids still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Meadow Brown, Skippers, Small Tortoiseshell and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (26th). Whitethroat guarding a willow bush in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Buzzard soaring through Central Bog towards Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th). Good numbers of Roesel`s Bush-cricket recorded in the Kinson region (27th). More Orange Tip caterpillars on garlic mustard in Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Grey Wagtail on the mud flats of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (27th). 5-spot Burnet moths emerging around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (27th). Meadow Browns,Small & Large Skippers, also Small tortoiseshells and Speckled Wood butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (27th). JULY House Sparrow families present in good numbers around the Kinson Hub (1st). Developing fruits of the Chestnut and Walnut trees well formed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids, although showing signs of fading, are still continuing to flower in good numbers in the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Emperor dragonfly patrolling the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm). Comma, Meadow Brown and Skipper butterflies, also 5 spot Burnet moths increasing in numbers around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st pm). 3 spined sticklebacks present upstream and downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). More research and gps of Roesel`s Bush crickets in the Kinson region (1st). Swifts and martins in small numbers circling over central Kinson (1st). Buzzard "pewing" from a tall tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd am). Blackbirds constructing a nest in bramble in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Beautiful demoiselle (male) on brambles near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Brown Chaser dragonfly "hawking" around Dragon fly Hollow & Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Broad-bodied dragonflies (pair) resting on flowering brambles by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Pale Butterworts flowering in good numbers on Kinson Common (3rd). Commas, Meadow Browns, Small Skippers, Small Tortoiseshells, Large Skippers,Speckled Woods and Whites on the wing on Kinson Common (3rd pm). Blackbird sitting on her well concealed nest in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd & 4th). Red Admiral enjoying the bright sunshine by the bowling green in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th am). Grey Wagtail present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th). Emperor & Golden-ringed dragonflies active around Poole Lane Heights & Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th & 6th). Blackbird sitting tight on her nest in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th am). House Sparrows chirping loudly high up in the Kinson Hub (6th am). Comma, Green Hairstreak, Large & Small Skippers and Meadow Brown butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (6th). All orchids in the upper valley on Kinson Common have now faded (6th). Small Copper butterflies present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th). Beautiful demoiselles (males & females) present in the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th am). Pale Butterworts continuing to put on a good show in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Bog Asphodels and sundews showing well now in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Songs of Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs noticeable today on Kinson Common (6th). Soldier beetles on umbellifers at Millhams Mead (7th). Himalayan balsam flowering on a bankside by Millhams bridge (7th). Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat and Willow Warbler present around Millhams Mead Local Nature Reserve (7th am). Vapourer moth larva on fleabane, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th). Spotted Longhorn beetles observed on low foliage by Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (7th). More recording of Roesel`s Bush crickets in the Kinson region with flights noted from c2m to 50+m in the afternoon sunshine (8th). Pair of Buzzards circling over Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (9th am). Common Blue, Meadow Brown, Small Copper, Large and Small Skipper, also White butterflies present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (9th am). Speckled Wood butterflies observed in the sunny glades around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th am). 8+ Pale Butterworts flowering at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Light Emerald moth resting on a fence post at Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (9th). Chirpy Sparrows poking their heads out of their high rise homes at the Kinson Hub (10th early morning). Heron flying over Cuckoo Woods near central Kinson (10th am). More Pale Butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th am). Sundews and Bog Asphodels plentiful at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Noisy Nuthatches present in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (10th am). Broad-bodied dragonfly (male) resting on yellow loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th am). Common Frog in the wet grass at Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th am). Meadow Browns and Skipper butterflies resting on moisture laden vegetation in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th am). Blackbird sitting tight on its nest in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Corn Marigolds, Cornflowers and a patch of Chicory putting on a good show in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Gps recording of Pale Butterworts on Turbary & Kinson Commons (11th). Small patch of Lousewort still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). House Sparrow family investigating brambles in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th pm). Lesser Skullcap flowering in several regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Keeled Skimmer and Ruddy Darter dragonflies and Beautiful demoiselles present around Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Comma, Large and Small Skippers, Meadow Brown, Small Copper, Speckled Wood and Whites on the wing around Kinson Common today (12th). Jackdaws and Sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (13th). Mother Blackbird sitting tight on her nest in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th am). Despite the weather, large shoal of 3 spined sticklebacks busy patrolling a section of the stream by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Common Lizards (adults) present on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Pale butterworts continuing to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Common Darter dragonfly resting on yellow loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (14th). Flowering Pale Butterworts looking decidedly windswept after recent rain on Kinson Common (15th pm). Kingfisher flying west to east as a fox sipped stream water at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Small Skipper and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (15th pm). Horse chestnut branches blown down overnight in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). More gps work on Pale Butterworts in north Bournemouth (16th). Blackbirds at their nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Pied Wagtail and House Sparrow activity around Kinson Village Green (17th). Comma,Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak, Small Skipper and Large Skipper, also Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (17th). Elephant Hawk moth, 5 spot Burnet and Vapourer moths observed on Kinson Common (17th). Raft spiders showing up well in the lower valley on Kinson Common (17th). Small charm of Goldfinches visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (18th). Group of Jackdaws moving around roodtops in Central Kinsom (19th). Cinnabar moth larvae on ragwort in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). Purple Hairstreaks active in Dragonfly Hollow and around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th). Buzzard "pewing" as it flew westwards over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th). Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, large Skipper, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflioes present in the lower valley on Kinson Common (20th). Small numbers of Grayling butterflies observed at the western end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (20th). Grey Wagtail resting in a willow tree at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th pm). Small number of Harebells flowering in Kinson Cemetery and none observed on Kinson Common (20th). Black headed and Herring gulls, also Jackdaws and Carrion Crows present around Kinson Village Green (21st am). Keeled Skimmers active on Turbary and Kinson Commons (21st). Emperor dragonfly "hawking" under the willows by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st pm). Blackbirds now feeding young at their nest site in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Beautiful demoiselle (female) present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd). Comma, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (22nd). Sparrowhawk dashing around Cuckoo Woods in Kinson at dusk (22nd). Holly Blue and Purple Hairstreak butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (23rd pm). Pair of Buzzards circling and gliding over central Kinson (23rd pm). Goldfinches and Carrion Crows present around the Kinson Primary School garden (23rd pm). Nuthatches calling from the upper branches of the tulip tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th am). Lesser Skullcaps flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Hedge Brown,Holly Blue, Large Skipper,Meadow Brown,Red Admiral, Small Skipper,Speckled Wood and White butterflies observed on Kinson Common (24th). Bog Asphodels now turning from yellow to orange in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Sundews and Pale Butterworts continuing to flower in the damper regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Black-headed and Herring gulls grouped together on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (24th pm). Comma, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (24th pm). Himalayan Balsam much in evidence by Millhams bridge, Kinson (25th). Globe thistle flowering in a bramble patch at Millhams Mead (25th). Comma, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown,Red Admiral and White butterflies om the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). Wasp Spiders present and catching grasshoppers in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (25th). Ruddy Darter and Emperor dragonflies present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). Comma, Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (26th). Lesser Skullcap and Marsh Pennywort flowering in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th). Hedge Brown, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Small Skipper,Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (27th). 5-spot Burnet moths present around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (27th). Ruddy Darter dragonflies and an assortment of damselflies present in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson (27th). Family of Blackbirds doing well in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Carrion Crows present in the play-area in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Berry spikes of Cuckoo-pints noticeable in the northern section of Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Grey Wagtail walking up and down the shallows at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (28th). Brown Hawker and Golden-ringed dragonflies active in the lower valley at Kinson Common (28th). Common Blue, Grayling, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (28th). Small gathering of Wrens in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (28th am). Wasp Spiders beginning to show in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (28th). Limited Grayling butterfly activity close to a 59 sq metre area of recently burnt ground on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th). Migrant Hawker dragonfly "hawking" for flies by willows close to Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th pm). Grey Wagtail in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th pm). Buzzard activity around Blanchard`s Copse and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th pm). Carrion Crows and squirrels present in the play-area at Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th am). Fledgling Blackbirds have now left their nest in Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th). Common Blue,Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Small Copper,Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (30th pm). Purple Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife flowering in the lower valley on Kinson Common (30th). Recent signs of a barbecue on Poole Lane Heights where grazing cattle sometimes rest (30th). Hard Fern and Ivy-leaved Toadflax present on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (31st). Cherry-plum with unripe fruit at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (31st). Wild Bees busy around their oak tree home at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (31st). Small numbers of Blues, Grayling and Hedge Brown butterflies observed at the east and west ends of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (31st). Numerous Harebells still flowering in Kinson Cemetery and none found on Kinson Common (31st). Unripe Hazel nuts showing well at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (31st). Grey Wagtails present in the lower valley on Kinson Common (31st). Enchanter`s Nightshade flowering in Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (31st). Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown,Small Copper and White butterflies on fleabane in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (31st). AUGUST Small numbers of Roesel`s Bush crickets observed and these are now dispersing in the Kinson region (1st). Black-headed Gulls and Jackdaws present around Kinson Village Green (1st). Mulberry, Walnuts and conkers noticeable in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Cinnabar moth caterpillars on Ragwort in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Large shoal of 3-spined sticklebacks downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Crab spider with a struggling meadow brown on fleabane, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Good assortment of hoverflies observed in Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Common Blue, Small Copper,Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (1st). Grey Wagtail present again in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Wasp spiders present around Poole Lane Meadows and in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Raft spiders ambushing hoverflies in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Green Woodpecker feeding at ground level by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Comma on a butterfly bush near Kinson Village Green (2nd). Murmuration of starlings flying over central Kinson (3rd). Corn Marigolds, Cornflowers and Ox-eye daisies continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Martins, Swallows and Swifts observed throughout the day over central Kinson (5th). Sparrowhawk on the prowl over central Kinson and Cuckoo Woods (5th late pm). Fox sitting by a bramble bush at dusk at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (5th). Small numbers of Goldfinches visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (6th). Limited Roesel Bush-cricket activity in Kinson today (7th). Carrion Crow, Jackdaws and pigeons active around Pelhams Park, Kinson on the day of the Kinson Flower Show (7th). Common Blue,Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and assorted White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (7th). Wasp Spider with two male attendants on a web surrounded by fleabane on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th). Kingfisher perched above sticklebacks by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (7th am). Purple and Yellow Loosestrife, also Hemp Agrimony attracting bees,butterflies and hover flies in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Migrant Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies resting on willows by the streamside of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Wasp Spiders and Raft Spiders present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Bush crickets and Long-wing Coneheads present in good numbers in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Beautiful Demoiselle and Azure damselflies, also Common Darter dragonflies on the wing in the lower valley on Kinson Common (7th). Nuthatches and Woodpeckers present in Pelhams Park, Kinson this morning (8th am). Silver-Washed Fritillary (female) mobbed by other butterflies on Kinson Common (8th). Common Blue, Hedge Brown,Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral Comma, Speckled Wood and assorted White butterflies also observed generally around Kinson Common today (8th). Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker and Ruddy Darter dragonflies observed around the lower valley on Kinson Common (8th). Buzzards "pewing" to each other while flying low over Kinson Common (8th am). 3 Buzzards soaring and circling close to each other over Kinson Primary School (8th pm). Holly Blue, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies observed generally around Kinson Common (8th). Golden-ringed and Common Darter dragonflies active around the lower valley at Kinson Common (8th pm). Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies active around Hemp Agrimony in the lower valley on Kinson Common (9th). Due to recent rain, only Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown and Copper butterflies observed around the lower valley on Kinson Common (10th am). Roesel`s Bush cricket (male & female) photographed in Kinson today (11th). Corn Marigold meadow-theme well faded now in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Silver Washed Fritillary present around Kinson Common, Bournemouth (11th). Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies generally observed around Kinson Common (11th). Comma, Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Speckled Wood and assorted White butterflies observed around Kinson Common today (11th). Mother of Pearl moths active around nettles by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th). Golden-ringed, Southern Hawker, Migrant Hawker and Darter dragonflies presentin the lower valley on Kinson Common (12th & 13th). Silver Washed Fritillary butterfly glimpsed again today on Kinson Common (13th). Kingfisher hunting sticklebacks at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th). 6+ Long-tailed Tits present around the willows at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Buzzard "pewing" from a hidden perch in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Squirrel eating unripe walnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Holly Blue, Comma, Common Blue, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies active in the lower valley at Kinson Common (15th). Buzzards calling to each other while flying low over Kinson Common (15th). Wasp & Raft spiders in pleasing numbers in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th). Golden-ringed, Migrant Hawker and Darter dragonflies present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th & 16th). Small numbers of male and female Roesel`s Bush crickets observed in Kinson (17th). Common Blue,Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Speckled Wood and an assortment of White butterflies generally observed around Kinson (17th). Buzzard "pewing" in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Heron and a Little Egret perched on the same tree downstream of Longham bridge (18th am). Sloes in abundance in a hedgerow at Millhams Mead, downstream of Longham bridge (18th). Hedge Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies observed at Millhams Mead (18th). Wild bees active around their oak tree home at Millhams Mead (18th). Tansy flowering on a bankside downstream of Longham bridge (18th). Himalayan Balsam in profusion by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (18th). Warblers including Whitethroats observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (18th). Common eel moving through the shallows at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th pm). Nuthatches calling by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (19th). Emperor, Migrant Hawker, South Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies present around the lower valley at Kinson Common (19th). Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies present around the lower valley on Kinson Common (19th). Ripening mulberries noticeable on the higher branches a tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). Hoverflies clinging to dampened marigolds in a central Kinson garden (21st). Ruffled pigeons and mournful robins present this morning in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Common Blue, Hedge Brown,Small Copper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing in drizzly conditions around Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd am). Emerging wild fungi including Scarlet Hood present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Common Frogs of various sizes observed in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd). Heather and Hawkweed, also Monbretia flowering on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (22nd). Painted Lady butterfly sheltering from the rain under the cover of an oak tree on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (22nd). Green Woodpeckers active around a tree-lined region of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). 4 Roesel`s Bush crickets (female) observed in Kinson today (23rd). Horse Chestnuts at ground level due to overnight rain, Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Grey Wagtail present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (23rd pm). Hazels with ripening nuts already showing developing male catkins for next spring, Kinson Common (23rd). Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadown Brown, Speckled Wood and assorted White butterflies on the wing around the lower valley on Kinson Common (23rd pm). Common Darter, Migrant Hawker and Southern Hawker dragonflies active around the lower valley at Kinson Common (23rd pm). Hedge Brown butterflies active around brambles in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th am). Young Robins feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th am). Buzzard and a Sparrowhawk flying side-by-side heading southwards over Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (24th pm). Common Blue,Holly Blue, Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies active around the lower valley on Kinson Common (24th pm). Migrant Hawker and Southern Hawker dragonflies present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). Sloes ripening in abundance at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (24th). Common Toadflax approaching the flowering stage at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (25th). Buzzard "pewing" loudly from a chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Black-headed Gulls and Jackdaws squabbling near Kinson Village Green (26th am). Red Admiral and Painted Lady butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (27th & 28th). Ripe Plum-cherries found on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering on a stream bank at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). Hazels with nuts and developing male catkins, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (28th). 2 Foxes sunbathing in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (28th). Holly and Guelder Rose with ripening berries at Central Sallows, Kinson Common (28th). Parids and Nuthatches present together on an oak by Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (28th am). Common Blue,Hedge Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies present around Kinson Common (28th). Small numbers of Pale Butterworts continuing to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (28th). Migrant Hawker dragonfly chasing flies at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (28th am). Common Darter dragonflies present around Pepin`s Pond and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (28th am). Sparrowhawk disturbing swallows over central Kinson (28th pm). Small number of House Martins observed flying over central Kinson (28th pm). Wasp Spiders and Roesel`s Bush cricket photographed in the lower valley at Kinson Common (29th). Hawkweed, Heather and Native goldenrod flowering on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th). Rowan and Holly berries ripening in a hedge by Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th). Small frogs observed scurrying through the waterlogged undergrowth of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th). Last of the ripe Cherry-plums picked at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (29th). Purple and Yellow Loosestrife still flowering, also Ripened Reedmace noticeable in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common. At least 3 gates now missing from Two Barrow Heath where cattle sometimes graze in Kinson (29th). Little Egret flying over central Kinson heading south towards Kinson Common (30th eve). Tree Creeper moving in a mouse-like manner around the trunk of the " bee tree" on Kinson Common (31st). SEPTEMBER Good numbers of House Sparrows present around Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons over central Kinson (1st pm). Buzzards soaring and "pewing" over central Kinson and Cuckoo Woods (1st & 2nd). Kestrel flying westwards over the grounds of Kinson Primary School (2nd pm). Conkers, sweet chestnuts and mulberries showing well in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Comma, Painted Lady, Peacock, Red Admiral and Large White butterflies, also a wide-range of bees feeding on flowering buddleja in a central Kinson garden (2nd). Humming-bird Hawkmoths present in Kinson Primary School garden and nearby gardens (2nd). Party of 6+ Long-tailed Tits investigating an apple tree in a central Kinson garden (2nd). Good numbers of Swallows and House Martins observed flying over Kinson Primary School and central Kinson (2nd am). Jackdaws present for a time on central Kinson rooftops (2nd). 3 Buzzards soaring under the Moon over Kinson Primary School (3rd am). Swallows and Martins active over central Kinson throughout the day (3rd). Family of House Sparrows visiting the grounds of Kinson Primary School (4th). Garlic Mustard flowering for a second time in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Large White and Peacock butterflies active in central Kinson gardens (4th). A bold and very tame Robin observed on the perimter wall fronting Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Small pockets of Corn Marigolds,Ox-Eye daisies and Red Campions continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th & 7th). Green Woodpecker and Nuthatch activity around Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (7th am). 3+ Pale Butterworts still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). Migrant Hawker (female), also Common Darters observed at rest in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Red Bartsia flowering around Poole Lane Meadows and in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Tiny ripening Sloes observed in a hedgerow at the northern end of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th). Native Goldenrod flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Limited Large White butterfly activity around Kinson Common and central Kinson today (7th). Raft and Wasp spiders observed around Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Roesel`s Bush Cricket (2m+1f) observed on taller scrub in the lower valley at Kinson Common (7th). Humming-bird Hawk moth and Hornet moths on Buddleja in a central Kinson garden (8th). Ripe Conkers beginning to fall to ground level from chestnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Red Campions continuing to flower around Pelhams Park and at Kinson Common (10th). House Sparrow activity around The Kinson Hub (10th). Magpies pecking at a buzzard`s tail as flew over central Kinson heading for Cuckoo Woods (10th am). Grey Wagtail present in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th pm). Raft spiders of varying sizes still present on scrub in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th). Orange Hawkweed flowering on a lawn in Wimborne Road, Kinson (11th). Swallows and martins circling high over central Kinson (11th & 12th). Two Tawny owls calling to each other from tall trees by Kinson Primary School (12th after midnight). Sparrowhawk circling over Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (12th pm). Ripe elderberries observed on the northern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th). 22+ Starlings perched together on a rooftop by Kinson Primary School (13th eve). 2 Foxes present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th dusk). Shetlands grazing at dusk at the waterfall end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Corn marigolds and red campions flowering by oaks in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Fresh Molehills appearing around the north-western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Start of new walkway leading to the leisure centre underway in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Work continues on creating a pathway to the leisure centre at the rear of Pelhams Park in Kinson (15th). After a windy evening, more fresh conker falls under the chestnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Humming-bird Hawkmoth flying around the grounds of Kinson Primary School and settling on budleja in a nearby garden at dusk (16th). Swallows active over Millhams Mead and a fine Buzzard soaring over St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (17th am). Buff-tip Moth larvae activity on Kinson Common (17th). Buff-tip larva found at ground level in a central Kinson garden (18th). Buzzard circling low over the southern sector of Kinson Primary School (18th am). Humming-bird Hawkmoth activity by the grounds of Kinson Primary School (18th). Puffballs emerging near the south-western hedgeline of Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Small party of Jackdaws visting roodtops in central Kinson (19th). 4 Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, (19th dusk). White flowering cyclamen emerging under a hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). Common Darters and Southern Hawker dragonflies active around the lower valley on Kinson Common (20th pm). Earth ball fungi present under trees near Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (20th). Small Copper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (20th). Lone winged coneheads, also Raft and other species of spiders active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (20th). 4 Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th & 21st). Fresh molehills appearing in the western sector of Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd & 23rd). Lone Cormorant flying westwards over central Kinson (24th am). Buzzard flying southwards over Kinson Primary School (24th am). Pied Wagtails visiting rooftops in central Kinson (25th). More Buff-tip larvae found in a central Kinson garden (25th). Amelanchier leaves beginning to change colour by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). Male Pheasant walking by the Kinson Road Medical centre and then crossing the road heading in the direction of Kinson Primary School (26th 11.50am). Many House Sparrows chattering away together in a hedgerow by Kinson Village Green (27th & 28th am). Himalayan Balsam, still flowering in several shades of pink around Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (29th). Little Egret, mallards and gulls feeding downstream of Longham bridge near Millhams Mead (29th am). Sloes evident in a hedgerow by the Recycling centre, Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (29th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity around St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (30th). Large gathering of swallows and martins circling high over Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (30th). OCTOBER Crows, Gulls and Sparrows present around Kinson Village Green on a wet autumnal day (1st). Conkers and Sweet Chestnuts galore at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd am). Squirrels and Pigeons in good numbers feeding at ground level around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd am). White cyclamens flowering under a hedgerow on the western-side of Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Amelanchier leaves changing to vibrant colours in Pelhams Park and on Kinson Common (2nd). Hawthorn and cotoneaster with ripe berries at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (2nd) Single specimen of a Speckled Wood butterfly on brambles by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Recent signs of strimming noted around an old spoil heap, probably in readiness for a dredge at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Asters still flowering around the embankment at Pepin`s Pond, also in the lower valley, Kinson Common (2nd). Concerns grow as to whether the moorhens are still present on Kinson Common these days? (2nd). Shetland cattle grazing around Gover`s Glade and by Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd am). Dead spikes of summer flowering orchids still visible in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd). Ripe berries of the Guilder Rose very noticeable by the waterfall on Kinson Common (2nd). Hard and other species of ferns present on the stream bank from the waterfall to Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd). Green and glossy red Holly berries noticeable around Great Oaks bridge, Kinson Common (2nd). Ivy-leaved Toadflax and White dead nettles still flowering on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd). Nuthatches calling loudly from trees in Kinson Cemetery near Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd am). Male Hazel catkins already well formed along an ancient boundary by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd). Speckled Wood settling on a sunlit bramble patch by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (2nd am). Numerous webs with spiders on bramble patches near the Kinson baths (2nd). Small pockets of heather continuing to flower around the perimeter of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (2nd). Numerous forms of autumn fungi observed alongside the main track from the Kinson baths with a superb group of Fly Agaric appearing on an ancient boundary at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Groups of Fly Agaric, Earth balls and Russulas appearing on the northern perimeter by Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Good numbers of non-flowering Pale butterworts observed in the northern sector of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Darter dragonflies taking advantage of the morning sunshine in Dragonfly Hollow and around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd). More conkers and sweet chestnuts found at ground level under trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd). Despite the weather, some red campions and corn marigolds continuing to flower around Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd). Squirrels galore making full use of the autumn harvest in Pelhams Park (3rd). Lone Adult Swallow circling low around Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd 8am). Party of 8 Swallows flying over Kinson Primary School heading away towards Cuckoo Woods (3rd 8.15am). Charm of Goldfinches sitting on a silver birch tree near Kinson Village Green (4th am). Buzzards "pewing" to each other while flying over central Kinson (4th pm). Speckled Wood butterfly activity around autumnal oaks within the grounds of Kinson Primary School (4th pm). 2 white cyclamens and small areas of cornflowers continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Gatherings of House Sparrows present in a hedgerow by Kinson Village Green, also in trees at the rear of Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th am). Squirrel carrying a chestnut up a tree and then resting on a bat box, Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Lots of sparrows squabbling in a hedgerow by Kinson Village Green (7th). 4 Shetland cattle grazing on the open grassland at Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (7th). Amelanchier and Stag`s Horn Sumach displaying colourful autumnal leaves on Kinson Common (7th). Buzzard circling low over the Kinson School playing field (8th pm). Buzzard flying from Cuckoo Woods heading for central Kinson (9th pm). Red Admiral and Large White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (10th). Peacock butterfly enjoying the autumn sunshine in a central Kinson garden (11th). House Sparrows and Nuthatches present around the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Darter and Southern Hawker dragonflies active around Pepin`s Pond & Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (12th am). Lone Buzzard circling low over the oaks of Pepin`s Pond & Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (12th pm). Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies enjoying the sunny glades around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (12th pm). Speckled Wood butterflies taking advantage of the warm autumn sun around Central Bog, Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th pm). 3 Superb Pale Butterworts flowering in the northern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Shetland cattle sitting among the dead fleabane plants on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th pm). Family of House Sparrows present in a sunlit hedgerow at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common. (12th pm). 6+ Common Toadflax plants flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common and the same species also flowering on a roadside verge near Kinson Village Green (12th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of a central Kinson garden (13th). Pockets of corn marigolds and ox-eye daisies continuing to flower around Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Black cat chasing squirrels around a chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th am). 2 Mute swans flying northwards over Kinson Primary school (15th am). Grey Wagtail in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th am). Amelanchier leaves very colourful by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons and starlings over central Kinson before heading northwards over Kinson Primary School (16th pm). Buzzard flying low over Kinson Primary School heading in the direction of Pelhams Park (17th am). Noisy House Sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (17th am). Lone Heron plodding slowly over central Kinson heading for Millhams Mead at dusk (17th). Dogwood flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Noisy gathering of House sparrows in a hedgerow by the Kinson Hub (19th am). 20+ party of Jackdaws investigating the rooftops around central Kinson (19th). Pied Wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (20th am). Red Admiral butterfly sunbathing on nettles by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st am). Grey Wagtail activity around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st). Small Copper butterfly resting by gorse on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (21st pm). Pockets of tiny Native Golden-rod, Devil`sbit scabious and Tormentil still flowering near the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (21st). 4 Shetland cattle laying down in a sparse looking Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (21st pm). An assortment of wild fungi including Fly Agaric observed between Pepin`s Pond and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (21st). Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow heavily overgrown and jays and other crows passing through this region, Kinson Common (21st). Non-flowering Pale Butterworts very noticeable in the northern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Amelanchier leaves with wonderful autumnal tints by Pepin`s Pond and at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (21st). Small numbers of Darter dragonflies still active close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st). Hazels displaying signs of developing male catkins throughout the Kinson Common (21st). Bumble-bee activity in sunlit corners between Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (21st am). Signs of bramble in flower near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st). Signs of recent Mole activity around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). 20+ Woodpigeons feeding at ground level on open grassland in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). Small pockets of summer wild flowers continuing to flower in the specially planted regions of Pelhams Park (23rd). Squirrels collecting nuts and a burnt-out car still smoldering behind behind the goal in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th am). Lone Mute Swan flying over central Kinson heading in the direction of Ensbury (24th am). Fly Agaric plentiful by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th). Speckled Wood butterfly on bramble near Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (24th pm). Small Copper butterfly sunning itself on brambles at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th pm). Darter dragonfly activity in a sunlit corner of Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). Common Snipe observed and present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Pair of Pied Wagtails standing on cow pats in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (24th). Usual pigeons and squirrels in Pelhams Park + another burnt-out car parked by the 1st one (25th am). Buzzard circling high over central Kinson in the autumn sunshine (25th pm). Ivy-leaved Toadflax continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (25th). Buzzard settling in a tall tree by Pelhams House, Kinson (26th am). Park`s team working today on improving security within Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th). Orange Hawkweed continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (26th). Carrion Crows present around the play-area in Pelhams Park and new security measures for the parkland now in place (27th). Grey Squirrels and pigeons feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th pm). Jelly Ear fungi growing on elder in Cudnell Wood, Bournemouth (27th). Green Woodpeckers and Nuthatches present in Cudnell Wood, Bournemouth (27th pm). Ragwort, Daisies and Yarrow still flowering around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th). Mute Swan, Black-headed Gulls and a Kingfisher observed downstream of Longham Bridge, Bournemouth (27th). 40+ Starlings resting on a pylon at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th pm). Rabbits active in the afternoon sunshine around Spindlewood, Bournemouth (27th). Moles active again around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Jackdaws present again around the rooftops in central Kinson (28th). Pied Wagtails present around the Kinson Hub (29th). Signs of preparing for a dredge at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, with Teal present in the overgrown margins (29th). Dogwood continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th). NOVEMBER Red Admiral enjoying the morning sunshine in a garden near Kinson Village Green (1st). Pigeons and squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Green Alkanet and Common Toadflax flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). Visit to photograph the wonderful autumn hues on Kinson Common (1st pm). Banyards carrying out tree-work at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Small pockets of Tormentil flowering and Pale Butterworts in good condition in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). 4 Shetland cattle moving between Poole Lane Meadows into Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st pm). Dogwood showing signs of flowering in a central Kinson garden (1st). Stag`s Horn sumachs displaying vivid autumn colours at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). Corn Marigolds and Ox-eye daisies continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Tree-work by Banyards continuing on Kinson Common (2nd). Ivy-leaved Toadflax still flowering in a central Kinson garden (3rd). Queen wasps observed in the morning sunshine around central Kinson (3rd). Starlings present in good numbers close to Kinson Village Green (3rd). Wild flower theme in Pelhams Park, Kinson, now mown (4th). Ripe Holly abundant around the Great Oaks region of Kinson Common (4th). Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (4th). Small pockets of Devil`sbit scabious still flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (4th). Fly Agaric and Honey Fungus abundant in the southern region of Kinson Common (4th). Grey Wagtail active around the western margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th). Male Green woodpecker feeding at ground level close to grazing cattle on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (4th am). Pair of Green Woodpeckers feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Good numbers of Carrion Crows, Gulls and Jackdaws present around Kinson Village Green (5th). Moorhens feeding in the margins downstream of Millhams bridge, Kinson (6th). Minute specimens of Devil`sbit scabious, also Tormentil, still flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Common Rustgill observed on a tree stump at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Numerous crows flying westwards over Millhams Mead, Bournemouth at dusk (7th). Gulls, crows and sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (8th). C12 bedraggled Wood Pigeons feeding within the play-area at Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th am). Great tits and Nuthatches high-up in the canopy of a tall conker tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th am). Californian poppies continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (11th). Gathering of squirrels feasting on chestnuts at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th am). Gulls, crows and sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (13th). Fresh mole hills noted around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). c50+ crows flying westwards over Kinson Primary School (14th am). Grey wagtail and a mallard (male) in the northern section of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, where a large amount of unsightly cut logs and debris has recently gathered (14th pm). Green Alkanet continuing to flower in a shaded corner of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (15th). Party of Long-tailed tits searching an elderberry tree in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (16th am). Forsythia showing signs of flowering in a central Kinson garden (17th). Snowberry fruits noticeable in a hedgerow near Kinson Primary School (18th). Gulls and Jackdaws on the rooftops in central Kinson (19th). Crows,parids,robins, sparrows and starlings visiting gardens by Kinson Primary School (19th). Lone Heron flying northwards over Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th am). Grey Wagtail activity around the swollen margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th am). Wood pigeons and a pair of Green Woodpeckers feeding at ground level by Shetland cattle in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (20th am). Fly Agaric fungi in good condition near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (20th). Recent signs of conservation work with some stumps still showing near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (20th). 100+ Corvids flying eastwards over central Kinson (21st am). Gulls and Jackdaws present around rooftops in central Kinson (22nd). Nuthatches present in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (23rd & 24th). Sparrowhawk chased over central Kinson by corvids towards Cuckoo woods (25th & 26th pm). Lone Buzzard flying low from Cuckoo woods heading for Pelhams, Kinson (26th am). Noisy House Sparrows active in a hedgerow at Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th am). A Fox sunning itself under an oak tree in Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th 10am). A pair of Mallards present on the northern perimeter of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th). A few late-flying bumble bees observed in sunny corners of central Kinson gardens (26th am). Pied Wagtails present by Kinson Village Green (27th am). Pied Wagtails present in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (28th). Preparations and commencement of Pepin`s Pond dredge on Kinson Common (29th & 30th). Parids visiting nest boxes in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (30th). DECEMBER House Sparrows present in good numbers by Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park (1st am). Dredge of Pepin`s Pond on-going on Kinson Common (1st). Gulls,crows and pigeons active around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (1st). Despite the cold snap, dogwood still flowering in a central Kinson garden (1st). Grey and Pied Wagtail activity around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th). Chaffinches and other finches present in the willows at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (4th). Mallards dropping-in on Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th am). Shetland cattle on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common, following some walkers (4th). Pied Wagtails present at pavement level near Kinson Village Green (5th). Crows and squirrels feeding at ground level In Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). House sparrow families chirping loudly in their snow-free shrubbery at the rear of the Kinson Hub (5th am). Dogwood showing hints of flowering again in a central Kinson garden (5th). Forsythia with some flowers in a central Kinson garden (6th & 7th). Sparrowhawk chasing small birds over central Kinson (7th & 8th). Gulls and crows side-by-side on the lamp posts near Kinson Village Green (9th). Nuthatches present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th pm). Mallard, Teal and Grey Wagtail activity around Pepin`s Pond and in the lower valley on Kinson Common (11th). Grey Heron flying eastwards over Cuckoo Woods in Kinson at dusk (11th). Shetland cattle grazing around the Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights regions of Kinson Common (12th). Moles still active around the fringes of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). 1 Buzzard observed resting on a post by Pelhams Park and another observed flying northwards over the Pelhams Bowling Green (13th am). A family of House Sparrows chattering loudly in the mist by Kinson Village Green (13th). Pied Wagtails present at pavement level in central Kinson, also by Kinson Village Green (14th). Grey Heron plodding slowly over Kinson Village Green and then heading northwards over Pelhams Park (15th am). House Sparrow family chattering loudly from a hedgerow on the western edge of Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Pied and Grey Wagtail activity around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (16th & 17th). Party of Redwings working their way through Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th). Mallards taking shelter upstream of a snow-laden Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (18th). Good numbers of Redwings flying over Kinson School heading towards Pelhams Park (19th am). Party of Redwings flying northwards over central Kinson (20th am). Teal (m+f) present around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st). Large party of Redwings flying from Cuckoo Woods towards Kinson Village Green (22nd am). Gathering of Jackdaws prodding the frozen snow at ground level around Kinson Village Green (23rd). Murmuration of c75+ Starlings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). Snipe present in the upper and lower valleys on Kinson Common (23rd & 24th). Woodpeckers active on a plane tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th am). Traffic light in central Kinson and even pigeons and woodpeckers could be heard calling from nearby Cuckoo Woods (25th am). Redwings, Sparrows and Nuthatches present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Small flock of Redwings flying southwards over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (25th am). Goldcrest on forsythia and Long-tailed tits on a magnolia in a central Kinson garden (26th am). Snow clearing in Pelhams Park and squirrels beginning to feed again at ground level (27th). Nuthatches present in Central Sallows, Kinson, also in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Shetland cattle grazing around Poole Lane Heights and Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th & 30th). Chattering sparrows, noisy nuthatches, crows and pigeons present in Pelhams Park this morning (31st). A Year on Old Kinson Common in 1991 Our Kinson Common month-by-month extracted nature recordings of 20 years ago. The following covers the months of January 1991 to December 1991. JANUARY 1991 42 species of wild birds were recorded on the Common including a woodcock. Other goods records for this month included kingfisher, water rail and goldcrest. Wild Bird Checklist for this month: Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Goldcrest Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green Woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Mute Swan f/o Nuthatch Pied Wagtail Reed bunting Robin Redwing Rook Snipe Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Tawny owl Tree creeper Water rail Woodcock Woodpigeon Wren FEBRUARY 1991 40+ species of wild birds were recorded on the Common. Reed buntings were observed again and snipe were recorded in the bogland. Water rail present, also an overwintering blackcap. 13th-14th 6 teal were recorded at Pepin`s Pond. 16th-19th Pussy willows in bud. Sewage traces still in the stream region at the waterfall. Snipe appear to have moved away now. Fewer fieldfares and redwings observed. 20th Borough parks and tree team undertaking scrub clearance on Poole Lane Heights. Small fire noted opposite waterfall near Blanchard`s Copse, also a smaller burnt patch deeper into Central Bog. Fewer ducks at the pond and rubbish trap now cleared. Pollution traceable to main source of the problem at the side-stream inlet pipe, Central Bog. 25th Frogs` spawn found at the southern end of Pepin`s Pond, also quantaties in Dragonfly Hollow and Central Bog. WILD BIRD RECORDINGS FOR FEBRUARY 1991 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Cormorant Dunnock Fieldfare Goldcrest Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Mute swan f/o Pied wagtail Redwing Reed bunting Robin Snipe Song thrush Starling Tawny owl Tree creeper Teal Water rail Woodpigeon Wren MARCH 1991 At least 38 species of wild birds recorded. Kestrel and sparrowhawk present. Welcomed arrival of the chiffchaff. Fieldfare and redwing activity on site. Grey wagtails featured at the pond. 1st Red admiral observed around Poole Lane Heights at 2pm. 2nd Kestrel present around Pooole Lane Meadows before flying away in the direction of Millhams Mead. 3rd Pollution in streams Pond in dreadful state ref. silting. Much debris and muddied. 4th Children at Pepin`s Pond catching palmate newts late pm. 5th Stream blocked/damned and in a poor state by the fallen oaks by Central Sallows. 7th Pond danger sign down. 10th Floods, wet day. School culvert and pond ok. 13th Peacock butterfly observed on dried grass at the waterfall and Poole Lane Meadows. Comma butterfly observed at the waterfall. 14th 1st common lizard of 1991 recorded. 16th Daffodils flowering at Great Oaks. 17th Blackbirds nesting successfully in a low bush at Great Oaks. Celandines in flower and oaks, willows, amelanchiers and hazels well into bud. 18th & 19th Plenty of rubbish at Great Oaks by fallen oaks region. 22nd Small Tortoiseshell butterfly recorded. White detergent foam at the waterfall under cover of darkness. 23rd Primrose patch observed on a bankside at Central Bog. 23rd & 24th Newts at pond, also a large hole in pond embankment. Area fenced off by council. 24th to 31st Brimstone, comma, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies recorded. Pond sign retrieved and given to Mr. S. Clarke of Bournemouth council. Common lizard activity at Two Barrow Heath and along a bankside at Poole Lane Heights. Chiffchaff now in full song. On-going detergent pollution at the waterfall. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN MARCH 1991 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion Crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cuckoo Dunnock Fieldfare Goldfinch Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail Jay House sparrow Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Redwing Reed bunting Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Spotted flycatcher Starling Tawny owl Woodpigeon Wren APRIL 1991 38 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. Blackcap, chiffchaff and willow warbler present. Cormorant and swallow recorded flying over the site. 1st 3 Mallards (2m+1f) fighting at the pond. 2nd to 7th Song Thrush nest with eggs found. Palmate newts and frog tadpoles at the pond. Greater stitchwort in flower. Peacock and brimstone butterflies on the wing. Eastern end of Central Bog burned. Weather poor for Easter. 8th to 17th Pollution at the waterfall including foam, also petrol from Great Oaks stream. Brimstone, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies on the wing. House martin (pair) observed on the 15th. Evidence of glue-sniffing at Great Oaks. Newts taken from pond in considerable numbers. Amelanchier now flowering on site. Mistle Thrush nesting in an oak fork at Poole Lane Heights. Signs of a recent fire started on the Common. 18th to 26th Butterflies observed included: Brimstone, large and small white, orange tip, peacock, red admiral, small tortoiseshell and speckled wood. Willow warblers observed in Central Bog and at Central Sallows. Common bat and serotine bat activity. Common lizards observed. Pollution (including petrol and chemicals) from Kinson baths stream, causing concern. Detergent, sewage and chemical smells at the waterfall. Destruction of blackbird, song & mistle thrush nests. Litter everywhere and rats now by stream banks. Leaves showing on two heath spotted orchids by the waterfall. Fencing destroyed at Paget Road. Danger deep water sign put up again at the pond on 25th. Hole in pond bridge embankment filled in with compacted clay, which was soon dug out again and thrown into the pond. Fires at Central Bog and Poole Lane Heights. A seat was damaged on Poole Lane Meadows. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN APRIL 1991 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cormorant f/o Dunnock Goldcrest Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle Thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Reed bunting Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Willow warbler Woodpigeon Wren MAY 1991 34 species of wild birds recorded on the Common and the cuckoo visited. To 3rd From late April to 3rd, National Rivers at the baths end of the Common. Diesel oil from a cracked pipe at East Howe. Booms across stream and clearance using compression suction, also pipes and collection barrels. Vandals destroyed 1st delivery of pipes. 5th-13th During this time period an incident occured on the Common. Pepin`s Pond was drained by a fire engine as a child was believed to have drowned. This was a false alarm. Butterflies observed: Brimstone, green-veined white, large white, orange tip, peacock and speckled wood. Bluebells and greater stitchwort plentiful. Wrens nesting successfully at Poole Lane Meadows. Both species of woodpeckers present around Blanchard`s Copse. Fine dog fox observed near Fryer`s Close at 8.45pm (10th). Starlings with young in an old woodpecker`s nest site at Central Sallows. Common bats observed fairly regularly from 1st to 13th May. 14th-16th Check on marsh and heath spotted orchids. Well advanced plus 1 flower head of a marsh orchid not fully developed yet in Central Bog. Peacock butterfly colony on nettles by Glenmeadows. Building site debris found at the waterfall. 17th Cuckoo calling from Blanchard`s Copse bewteen 3pm to 3.30pm. Observed moving northwards along stream bank to Pond Scrub form where it later flew away to Cuckoo Woods. Small tortoiseshell colony on nettles by a path leading to the pond from Fryer Close. 18th-19th Water rail at Pepin`s Pond. 20th Chlorinated water the whole length of the stream to pond. Tormentil, heath milkwort, gorse and broom in flower on site. Visit by borough officer and a contractot to check pond in readiness for a dredge. 21st-26th Butterflies observed: Brimstone, green-veined white, holly blue, large white, orange tip, small copper, small white and speckled wood. 28th-29th 21 early marsh and 5 heath spotted orchids in flower in Central Bog. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN MAY 1991 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cuckoo Dunnock Goldfinch Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Great spotted woodpecker House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Robin Song thrush Starling Swallow Swift Water rail Willow warbler Woodpigeon Wren JUNE 1991 At least 33 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. Blackcap, chiffchaff, whitethroat and willow warbler recorded. 1st to 8th 57 marsh orchids flowering in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow. 9 heath spotted orchids flowering at the waterfall and in Central Bog. Butterfly project: 76 adult small tortoiseshells released. Angelica, garlic mustard,goatsbeard,heath milkwort,lady`s smocks,lousewort,sundews,tormentil and watercressflowering on the Common. Butterflies recorded:brimstone, green-veined white, orange-tip,small tortoiseshell, small white and speckled wood. Velvet ant recorded on a pathway near the waterfall. 9th to 15th Butterfly project: over 217 adult small tortoiseshells released. Common flax flowering at Two Barrow Heath below the bowl barrow (13th). Common bat flying over the pond late pm (13th). Greenfinches with flying fledglings observed at Pond Scrub (14th). Brimstone caterpillar on alder buckthorn by a path close to a crossing over the sidestream. Frog project: Over 170 froglets released. 16th to 23rd Marsh and heath spotted orchid count to 134. 7 pale butterworts flowering in Central Bog (22nd). Heavy rainfall, pond high and waterfall region flooded. 24th to 30th Butterflies observed: common blue, large white, small tortoiseshell and speckled wood. damselflies and dragonfly observed: common blue, common ischnura and emperor. Marsh and heath spotted orchid count to 207 (27th). 2 moorhens with 3 chicks at the pond (28th). Grey wagtail pair at the pond (29th). Burnet moths present in Dragonfly Hollow (29th). House sparrow with a broad-bodied dragonfly in its beak at the pond (30th). WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN JUNE 1991 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cormorant f/o Curlew f/o Dunnock Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Linnet Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush spotted flycatcher Starling Swift Water rail Whitethroat Willow warbler Woodpigeon Wren JULY 1991 At least 36 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. Chiffchaff, spotted flycatcher and willow warbler recorded. 2nd Meadow browns recorded in Poole Lane Meadows and Small Heath by Central Bog. Butterfly recording very poor. Good assortment of wild flowers observed including corn marigold. 4th Glow-worm activity in long grass near Glenmeadows at 9.50pm. 5th Velvet ant on a pathway by Glenmeadows. 6th to 7th Common frog project on-going. 9th Butterflies observed on the Common: Comma, common blue, large skipper, peacock, small heath, small tortoiseshell and speckled wood. 10th to 12th Peacock butterfly colonies found around Great Oaks. Haresfoot clover found at Glenmeadows. 14th Common blue, common ischnura and large red damselflies observed, also emperor dragonflies. Butterflies observed: Meadow brown, large white, large skipper, peacock, red admiral, small skipper, small tortoiseshell and speckled wood. Pollution at the waterfall now for at least one month, especially during the evenings. Orchid census: 24.13% increase in marsh orchids. Heath spotted orchids down 7.6%. 1 new heath spotted orchid discovered in Central Sallows, also 3 near Glenmeadows by the new development. 19th Small copper and speckled wood butterflies observed in Central Bog. Also observed in this region: common aeshna, common sympetrum and keeled orthetrum dragonflies. 20th Butterflies recorded: Comma, grayling, large white,large skipper, meadow brown, red admiral, small heath, small skipper and small tortoiseshell. 21st 4 purple hairstreak butterflies on an oak by Poole Lane Meadows at 10am. 7 observed at 7pm in the same region. 22nd 5 purple hairstreaks at Pond Scrub near the top of the school field. 23rd to 30th Butterflies observed and recorded included: Comma, grayling, hedge brown, holly blue, large skipper, large white, meadow brown, peacock,purple hairstreak, red admiral, small heath, small skipper and small tortoiseshell. 30th 3 slow-worms found on Poole Lane Heights. Flowering in the same region: harebell, hawkweed, sheepsbit, devilsbit scabious and tormentil. 31st Clouded yellow butterfly observed by Julian Haskell at 10am resting on ragwort in Poole Lane Meadows near a sloe hedgerow. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN JULY 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Cuckoo Dunnock Goldfinch Great tit Green woodpecker Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mistle thrush Moorhen + chicks Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Spotted flycatcher Starling Swallow Swift Willow warbler Woodpigeon Wren AUGUST 1991 At least 29 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. Chiffchaff and willow warbler present. Kestrel and sparrowhawk regular visitors. 1st Butterflies recorded around the Common: Clouded yellow Comma Grayling Hedge brown Holly blue Large skipper Large white Meadow brown Peacock Purple hairstreak Red admiral Small copper Small skipper Small tortoiseshell Speckled wood 1st & 2nd Pond dredge commenced late afternoon + smooth gravel. Gravel laying & smooth over. Equipment used: single hymac, lorry and gravel roller (2nd). 2nd to 7th Butterflies recorded on the Common: Comma Common blue Grayling Green-veined white Hedge brown Holly blue Large skipper Large white Meadow brown Peacock Purple hairstreak Red Admiral Small copper Small skipper Small tortoiseshell Speckled wood White liquid from side-stream laying on the stream-bed from the waterfall to the pond ( 5th & 6th, also on the 10th). Authorities informed. 8th to 17th Mr. W. Magowan, Chairman of the Kinson School governing body informed of the pond dredge (9th). Pale butterworts flowering in Central Bog (11th). Blue Honda motorcycle in the side-stream (12th). Miss Cilla Cox found the first emperor moth larva of 1991 (13th). At least 75 purple hairstreaks recorded over a two-day period (16th & 17th). 18th to 31st Butterflies recorded included: Comma Common blue (m+f) Grayling Hedge brown Holly blue Large white Meadow brown Painted lady Peacock Purple hairstreak Red admiral Small copper Small tortoiseshell Small white Speckled wood Harebells, devilsbit scabious and sheepsbit recorded on Poole Lane Heights. 1 dead fox found at Poole Lane Sallows. Goal net strung across two fallen oaks and youngsters camping out. Fires at base betweeen both fallen oaks. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN AUGUST 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Carrion crow Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Green woodpecker House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Swift Willow warbler Woodpigeon Wren SEPTEMBER 1991 At least 26 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. Bullfinch and spotted flycatcher present. Kestrel and sparrowhawk regular visitors. September observations: Pollution of stream stopped over bank holiday weekend in August. Pollution started again soon afterwards and noted on 10th September. Pond level to height of 2nd/3rd step when rain present. Culvert cleared and stream level went down. Blackberries good but quickly went off. Sloes small this year. Apples good and in abundance by the area health authority home. Hazel nuts picked early by some this year. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN SEPTEMBER 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Green woodpecker House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Magpie Moorhen Robin Sparrowhawk Spotted flycatcher Starling Swallow Swift Woodpigeon Wren October 1991 At least 36 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. October observations: Fungi recordings good in early October but not numbers. Fly Agaric, Lawyer`s Wig, Russulas + Meadow mushrooms observed. Amelachier leaves off Pond Scrub tree by 31st October. When heavy rainfall in October, pond grating not cleared for one fortnight until after storm. Diesel, detergent and sewage pollution in wet weather particularly between 28th to 31st October. Diesel smell strong and visibly seen during periods of heavy rainfall. Miss Cilla Cox observed a kingfisher at Pepin`s Pond,late October. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN OCTOBER 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Cormorant Dunnock Goldcrest Goldfinch Great tit Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Tawny owl Treecreeper Woodpigeon Wren NOVEMBER 1991 At least 28 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. November observation: Tawny owl with a mouse observed at dusk (2nd). First recording of two kingfishers together in Central Bog (3rd). Perfect specimen of a hibernating peacock butterfly found in a traffic cone found at fallen oaks near Great Oaks. 2 countryside officers clearing rubbish from the pond trap and one unfortunately cut his hand. Beech tree colours magnificent near the waterfall, also the birches around Two Barrow Heath and Central Bog. Oaks trees on the Common carrying a beautiful autumnal tint. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN NOVEMBER 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Collared dove Dunnock Goldcrest Great tit Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kingfisher Long-tailed tit Magpie Mistle thrush Moorhen Mallard Pied wagtail Robin Reed bunting Song thrush Starling Tawny owl Treecreeper Woodpigeon Wren DECEMBER 1991 At least 35 species of wild birds recorded on the Common. December observations: Pollution from the Poole Lane side-stream. Chemicals smelly and greyish. Stream pollution problems over the Christmas period and on the 31st. Illegal tree-cutting in Central Bog over Christmas period. WILD BIRDS RECORDED IN DECEMBER 1991 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Goldcrest Greater spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Pheasant Pied wagtail Reed bunting Robin Snipe Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Tawny owl Treecreeper Woodcock Woodpigeon Wren ALL SPECIES OF WILD BIRDS RECORDED ON KINSON COMMON IN 1991 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.Cuckoo 12.Curlew (flying over site) 13.Dunnock 14.Fieldfare 15.Goldcrest 16.Goldfinch 17.Great tit 18.Greater spotted woodpecker 19.Greenfinch 20.Grey wagtail 21.House martin 22.House sparrow 23.Jackdaw 24.Jay 25.Kestrel 26.Kingfisher 27.Linnet 28.Long-tailed tit 29.Magpie 30.Mallard 31.Mistle thrush 32.Moorhen 33.Mute Swan (flying over site) 34.Nuthatch 35.Pheasant 36.Pied wagtail 37.Redstart 38.Redwing 39.Reed bunting 40.Robin 41.Rook 42.Snipe 43.Song Thrush 44.Sparrowhawk 45.Spotted flycatcher 46.Starling 47.Swallow 48.Swift 49.Tawny owl 50.Teal 51.Tree creeper 52.Water rail 53.Whinchat 54.Whitethroat 55.Willow warbler 56.Woodcock 57.Woodpigeon 58.Wren BUTTERFLIES recorded on Kinson Common in 1991 Brimstone Clouded yellow Comma Common blue Grayling Green-veined white Hedge brown Holly blue Large skipper Large white Meadow brown Orange tip Painted lady Peacock Purple hairstreak Red admiral Small copper Small heath Small skipper Small tortoiseshell Small white Speckled wood Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2011 Kinson Nature Diary Notes 2011 JANUARY Hazel catkins and sweet violets emerging at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Kinson Common sign in the stream and a notice board found vandalised near Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Great Spotted woodpecker activity around Central Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). 4 Shetland cattle grazing on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Party of 6 Jays working their way westwards through Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Flowers placed around a tree in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Dogwood partially flowering in a central Kinson garden (1st). House Sparrow families present by Kinson Village Green (1st am). Lone Fox walking down Kinson Road near Kinson Village Green just before midnight (1st). Pied wagtails feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (2nd am). 4 Bullfinches feeding on brambles at Millhams Mead, near Kinson (2nd am). Kestrel being chased away by a gull at Millhams Mead, near Kinson (2nd). Mallards, Cormorants and Corvids present downstream of Longham bridge (2nd). 4 floral tributes on a riverside bank opposite to CityLodge at Longham (2nd). Good numbers of Moorhens feeding on the island by CityLodge, Longham (2nd am). Party of Chaffinches and other finches perching on willows by Millhams bridge,near Kinson (2nd). 3 Cormorants flying northwards over the fields by Kinson Manor Farm (2nd). 7+ Grey Squirrels chasing each other around a chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Tawny owl flying round central Kinson and calling from near Cuckoo woods after midnight (3rd). Large party of crows flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (4th). c50+ Crows flying north eastwards over Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Fresh signs of mole activity in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Robin singing mournfully from a hidden perch in Pelhams Park, Kinson, on a dull wet January morning (6th). Great crested Grebe downstream of Longham bridge (7th). Nuthatches present around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th & 8th). Parids entering and exploring the nest boxes in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (8th am). Redwings present around Dragonfly Hollow and Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th am). 2 Mute Swans flying over central Kinson by Kinson Primary School, heading westwards (8th pm). Fox trotting along the top of Kinson School`s wall heading for School Lane (9th 1am). Gulls,jackdaws and sparrows present around Kinson Village Green (9th am). Nuthatches observed in the treetops at Great Oaks and by Central Sallows, Kinson Common (9th am). More hazel catkins emerging at the southern end of Great Oaks, Kinson Common (9th). Great Spotted woodpecker activity on oaks in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th am). Nuthatches and starlings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th & 11th). c50+ Wood Pigeons flying over central Kinson from Cuckoo Woods (11th). Dawn chorus songs of numerous wild birds noticeable at Pelhams Park and around Kinson Common (12th). Dogwood continuing to show signs of flowering in central Kinson and at pelhams Park (13th). Common daisies flowering on a bankside near the old Pitts Farm bus stop, Wimborne Road, Kinson (14th & 15th). 2 Blackbirds disputing territory on a hazel tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Shetland cattle now grazing at the eastern end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (16th). Check for Frog`s spawn in central Bog, Kinson Common (16th am). Clumps of gorse now flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th). Dead Fox lying near the roadside at the Fryer Close entrance to Kinson Common (17th am). Young Fox skulking along the eastern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Sparrowhawk circling pigeons between central Kinson and Cuckoo Woods (18th pm). Vixen boldly trotting across Kinson Road near Kinson Village Green (19th late eve). Green Woodpecker activity at ground level at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th pm). No signs of Frog`s spawn at this time in the shallows pools of Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Dogwood still flowering in a central Kinson garden (20th). Buzzard hounded by crows and gulls as it flew low over St. Andrew`s church, Kinson (21st pm). Fieldfare activity around oaks close to Kinson Primary School (22nd am). House Sparrows and Nuthatches present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Large murmuration of Starlings flying south-eastwards by Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (23rd am). Robin singing at the top of an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson School (23rd & 24th dusk). Fox activity observed near the Fryer close entrance to Kinson Common (24th eve). Roe Deer activity in a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (25th am). 19 Geese flying in v-formation over central Kinson heading towards Northbourne (26th am). Noisy sparrows announcing their presence from a shrubbery behind the Kinson Hub (27th am). Buzzard mobbed by a small number of crows near Kinson School, central Kinson (28th pm). Nuthatches calling down from a high oak and a burnt out car behind the goal post in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th am). No signs of snipe or frog`s spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Cattle grazing on the higher ground at the western end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th pm). Creamy-coloured crocuses beginning to flower in a central Kinson garden (30th). Cuckoo-pints showing well above ground level at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th). Cuckoo-pints emerging in Pelhams Park much smaller than those on Kinson Common (31st). Lone Buzzard circling over central Kinson, near Pelhams Park (31st pm). Dandelion in flower near Kinson Village Green (31st). FEBRUARY Full rainbow dominating the skyline at the rear of Pelhams in Kinson and much chattering by sparrows (1st am). Red sky over Cuckoo Woods in Kinson and good numbers of crows flying north-eastwards (1st am). Nuthatches and wood pigeons present together on a chestnut in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Fresh signs of mole activity around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Forsythia flowering in a garden by Wimborne Road, Kinson (2nd). Yellow and cream-coloured crocuses fully in flower in a garden near Kinson Village Green (2nd). Heron flying westwards by Kinson School at home-time (3rd). Buzzard perched in Central Sallows and watching passing pigeons, Kinson Common (4th Feb pm). Nuthatches active at Great Oaks and around Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (4th pm). Single flowering Lesser Celandine observed on Kinson Common (4th). Hazel catkins very noticeable now between Great Oaks and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (4th). First signs of Frog`s spawn found today on Kinson Common (4th). 4 Shetland cattle present in a sheltered section of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (4th). Numerous Snowdrops now flowering in a central Kinson garden (4th). Yellow crocuses now flowering on the traffics islands fronting The Kinson Hub near Kinson Village Green (5th). Kestrel observed sitting on the perimeter fencing of the recycling unit by Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (6th am). Mallards and gulls present in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (6th am). Pied Wagtails investing the low wall at the water`s edge by Longham bridge (6th am). Red Dead-nettles flowering under a hedgerow at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (6th). Large charm of Goldfinches investigating brambles and teasel heads at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (6th am). Small sprigs of Sloe flowering at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (6th). 30+ Snowdrops flowering on a bankside near the entrance to St. Andrew`s church, Kinson (6th). Small number of Chaffinches gathered together on a chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). c40+ Black-headed Gulls present around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (7th & 8th). Lone Buzzard circling and soaring low over Central Bog & Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th pm). Recent weather conditions favourable and more Frog`s spawn appearing in pools on Kinson Common (8th). Dogwood continuing to flower in a garden near Kinson Village Green (9th). Blackbirds disputing territory in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Honeysuckle and forsythia well into bud in a central Kinson garden (10th). Not a sign of any water fowl on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, this morning (11th). Nuthatches calling to each other from the higher trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th am). Nuthatch activity in Pelhams Park and around St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (12th). Robin singing mournfully at dusk from an elderberry within the grounds of Kinson School (13th). Sparrows squabbling together on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park and small numbers of Jackdaws present near Kinson Village Green (14th am). Dogwood partially in flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Lone Heron taking off from Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, after dusk (16th). Snowdrops flowering on the eastern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Treecreepers( pair) climbing and inspecting the trunk of a sycamore tree at the rear of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Sweet violets flowering in a central Kinson garden (18th). Celandines,Crocuses and Sweet violets flowering on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (19th). Wild Plum well into bud in a hedgerow near the former Kinson baths (19th). Gps of Frog` spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common, with over 78 deposits found so far this year (19th). Palmate newt deeply hidden under frog`s spawn on the northern side of the bogland, Kinson Common (19th). No signs of water fowl around the perimeters of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th). Woodpeckers tapping on the trunks of oaks in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (19th am). Emerging Cuckoo-pints showing well under a hedgerow at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (19th). Robin singing loudly from an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (19th dusk). Pair of Buzzards visiting their 2010 nest site in north Bournemouth (20th am). Nuthatches present around Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th am). Kestrel activity near Kinson Manor Farm (20th). Goldfinches & Greenfinches active around the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (20th). Heron taking off from Dragonfly Hollow and landing in a willow at nearby Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th dusk). Jackdaws together with a large number of Black-headed gulls around Kinson Village Green (21st am). Jelly Ear fungus growing on decaying hazels in Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (22nd). Nuthatches calling to each from the high canopies of Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (22nd pm). Forsythia well into flower in central Kinson gardens (23rd). Signs of Heath Spotted Orchids beginning to appear in the lower valley on Kinson Common (24th). Brimstone butterflies (males), observed on Poole Lane Heights and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (24th am). Bournemouth Council countryside team undertaking conservation tasks around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th). Pied Wagtails feeding at pavement level by the Kinson Hub (25th & 26th am). Miniature daffodils in full flower on the grassland in front of Pelhams House, Kinson (26th). Lone Heron flying westwards over Kinson Village Green (27th am). 4 Shetland cattle resting at the eastern end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (27th am). Pale butterworts have survived the winter well on Kinson Common (27th am). MARCH Heath spotted orchids to 4mm tall emerging in the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Numerous Sweet violets flowering at Great Oaks and around Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Recent deposits of Frog`s spawn found at the western end of Central Bog and near the waterfall, Kinson Common (1st). Mallards (2m+1f) in the southern margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Pussy willows putting on a good show and cherry plum soon to flower, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Nuthatches calling to each other as they moved around the taller trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd am). Roe deer browsing openly in a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (2nd pm). 15 emerging Bee Orchids logged and photographed in North Bournemouth (2nd pm). Starling mimicking a buzzard`s call while perched on a lamp post in central Kinson (3rd am). Nuthatches active on trees by the Pelhams Leisure centre (4th am). Black-headed gull found dead in Pelhams Park, where it had roosted overnight (4th am). Jackdaws and black-headed gulls active together around central Kinson (5th). More emerging heath spotted orchids recorded on Kinson Common (6th). Bog pools rippling due to the activities of large numbers of small frog tadpoles in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Numerous black-headed gulls & 7+ jackdaws present around Kinson Village Green (7th pm). Conservation work on trees in Gover`s Glade and time to check for orchids, Kinson Common (8th). First Stitchwort found flowering near Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (8th). Numerous tiny frog tadpoles very active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th pm). A white magnolia beginning to flower in a central Kinson garden (9th). A Tawny owl calling while in flight from Cuckoo Woods to central Kinson (10th late evening). Blue tits visiting a nest box in a garden close to Kinson Primary School (11th). Buzzard being mobbed by crows over central Kinson (11th pm). Heron observed standing on top of a tall tree near Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (12th am). More emerging Heath Spotted orchids found in the lower valley on Kinson Common (12th). Shetland cattle observed at the western end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (12th). More Stitchworts beginning to flower near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th). 24+ Bee orchids now emerging in north Bournemouth (13th). Clump of flowering white violets found on the northern perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th). 3 Roe deer observed in a field close to Kinson Manor Farm (13th am). Goldfinches and Greenfinches present around the flowering gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (13th). Small Tortoiseshell sunning itself on bramble at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (13th pm). 2 Herons plodding slowly eastwards over the tree tops of Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th am). 3 clumps of Primroses coming into flower in a shaded corner of Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Chaffinches observed around the perimeter of Pelhams Park this morning (15th). A Snipe present at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). More Pale butterworts found in good condition in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Brimstone (male) and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies observed around the sunny glades of Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (15th am). Primroses (18+ flowers) observed by a stream bank at the western end of Kinson Common (15th). Brimstone (males) and a pair of Comma butterflies observed around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th am). Wild Plum in flower at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (15th). Whirligigs present in good numbers downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th). Bumble bees present in the sunny glades of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (15th). More emerging Heath Spotted orchids found in the lower valley on Kinson Common (15th). 35+ Bee orchids now logged and recorded in north Bournemouth (16th). Red Dead-nettles flowering on a bankside near St. Andrew`s Church, Kinson (16th). Pheasant crowing while hidden in grassland close to Millhams bridge, Kinson (16th). Comma butterflies (pair) sunning themselves on dried grasses by Central Sallows, Kinson Common (16th pm). Comma butterfly activity around willows by Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (16th pm). 6+ emerging Southern Marsh orchids recorded on Kinson Common (16th pm). 30+ Wood Anemones at the flowering stage in Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (17th). Fox sitting openly on the higher ground in Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (17th am). Wood violets flowering in the ancient Netherway region of Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (17th). Buzzards active around the western end of Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (17th). Nuthatches present and whistling loudly to each other in Cudnell Woods (17th). Roe Deer present in a field close to Kinson Manor Farm (18th am). 2 Snipe present at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th am). Numerous Frog tadpoles observed throughout Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Early Marsh orchids beginning to emerge in the bogland at Kinson Common (19th). Nuthatches calling from a chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th am). Robins present by the gravel track leading from Millhams bridge to Ringwood Road (20th am). Great Spotted woodpeckers and Nuthatches on a large oak tree deep within Cudnell Wood, Bournemouth (20th am). Brimstone (male) & Comma butterflies present on forsythia, wallflowers and daffodils in a central Kinson garden (21st pm). Heron flying towards Millhams Mead from Cuckoo Woods, Kinson, at dusk (21st). Heron flying over central Kinson heading towards Millhams Mead (22nd am). Nuthatches present in Cudnell Woods and in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (22nd). Chiffchaffs heard and observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (22nd am). Brimstone (males) and Comma butterflies observed at Millhams Mead and in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (22nd am). Lone Heron flying over Kinson School heading towards Millhams Mead (23rd am). To date, at least 38+ emerging Bee orchids discovered and logged in north Bournemouth (23rd). Roe Deer tracks found in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). 3 Roe Deer observed near Millhams Mead (23rd). Brimstone (m +f), Comma and Peacock butterflies observed on Kinson Common (23rd pm) Brimstone (m) and Comma butterflies observed around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (23rd). Heath Spotted and Southern marsh orchids continuing to emerge in the lower valley on Kinson Common (23rd). More Early marsh orchids and the first Heath Spotted orchid found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd). Shetland cattle present at the eastern end of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (23rd). Bumble bee activity observed at the Millhams Mead and Kinson Common Local Nature Reserves in north Bournemouth (23rd). Nuthatches observed at the Millhams Mead and Kinson Common Local Nature Reserves today (23rd). Magpies investigating a bog pool crammed with numerous frog tadpoles on Kinson Common (23rd pm). Chiffchaffs present and in song on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (23rd pm). More Wood Anemones coming into flower in Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (24th). Nuthatches present in Pelhams Park and in Cudnell Woods (24th am). Comma butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead and generally around central Kinson (24th am). Tree Creepers (pair) investigating the bark on the silver birch trees near the bowls pavilion, Pelhams, Kinson (25th am). 137+ flowering Wood Anemones recorded and logged in Cudnell Woods (25th). Shoal of 3-spined stickledbacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (25th pm). Noisy Nuthatches present around Central Sallows and Tree Creepers exploring birch trees in Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th pm). Comma butterflies on the wing around Pepin`s Pond and on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (25th pm). Buzzard being driven off Kinson Common towards Kinson Primary School playing field by gulls (25th pm). Brimstone (m) butterflies present in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (25th pm). Great Tit visiting a nesting box near the lower valley on Kinson Common (25th pm). Chiffchaffs present and calling from Centrals Sallows and Great Oaks, Kinson Common (26th am). Gps of trees within the grounds of the former Kinson Baths (26th am). Cherry-Plum in flower at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (26th). Brimstones (m) & Commas visiting central Kinson gardens (26th). House Sparrows nesting in The Kinson Hub (27th). Small White butterfly visiting wallflowers in a central Kinson garden (26th). Lone Heron dropping down to visit a garden near Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (27th pm). Lone Heron flying north-east over Pelhams Park, Kinson ( 28th & 29th am). 4 Goldfinches together on a telephone wire by Kinson Primary School (29th am). Parids visiting nest boxes in gardens close to Kinson Primary School (30th am). Emerging Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids appearing in good numbers in the lower valley on Kinson Common (31st). Despite a slow start, tiny Early Marsh orchids showing well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st). Developing Frog tadpoles enjoying greater freedom in bog pools due to recent rainfall, Kinson Common (31st). APRIL A recently planted Camelia Japonica "Kimberley" continues to brighten up one corner of Kinson Village Green (1st). The trees in Pelhams Park are well into leaf and a amelanchier near the Kinson Bowling green is showing signs of early flowering (1st). Primroses, violets and daffodils putting on a good show close to the Kinson Community Centre (1st). 61+ Bee Orchids now logged and gps recorded in north Bournemouth (2nd). Brimstones (m) visiting wallflowers in a central Kinson garden (2nd). Signs observed of recent Mole activity on the perimeters of Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Little Egret, Mallards and Gulls downstream of Longham bridge (2nd pm). Pied Wagtail activity underneath the arches of Longham bridge (2nd). 2 Swallows flying together over the higher ground at Millhams Mead, close to Longham bridge (2nd pm). Comma and Peacock butterfly activity around flowering sloes at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd pm). Quick check on the Heath Spotted orchids in the lower valley on Kinson Common and the tallest hybrid found to be 100mm tall (2nd). A Fox trotting through Glenmeadows near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, at dusk (2nd). Blue Tits taking nesting materials into a bat box in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Nuthatches present and noisy in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th & 5th am). Brimstone (m), Comma, Peacock and Small White butterflies observed on Kinson Common (6th pm). Sticklebacks, water shrimps and Palmate newts observed in good numbers while the trough of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common, was carefully cleared by the Countryside team (6th pm). Blackcap & Chiffchaffs present and singing from dense cover in Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th pm). 70+ Bee orchids now found and gps logged in north Bournemouth (6th). Peacock butterfly activity in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (6th pm). Brimstone (m+f),Comma, Orange Tip (m+f) and Small White butterflies at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th am). Buzzard activity around Millhams Mead and over central Kinson (8th pm). Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat and Willow Warbler observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th). Gulls, Heron and a nesting Mute Swans observed downstream of Longham bridge (8th pm). Magnificent hedgerow of flowering sloe observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th). Comma, Orange Tip (m+f), Small White & Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (8th pm). Fox sunning itself at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (8th pm). Lady`s Smocks in flower in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (8th). 80+ emerging Bee orchids now logged and gps recorded in north Bournemouth (8th). 15 Early Marsh orchids logged and gps recorded in Central Bog, Kinson Common, tallest to 65mm (8th). Orange Tip (m) present with Speckled Woood butterflies in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (9th am). Mallards (m+f) present at the northern end of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th am). Orange Tips and Speckled Wood Butterflies active along the stream walk from Millhams bridge to Bear Cross, Bournemoth (10th am). Tawny owls calling to each while in flight from Cuckoo Woods towards central Kinson (11th after midnight). 87+ Bee orchids now found and logged in north Bournemouth (11th). Roe deer grazing in a meadow by Kinson Manor farm (11th). Goldfinches resting on a telephone wire by Kinson Primary school (11th & 12th). Gulls, Herons and a Little Egret downstream of Longham bridge (12th). Greenfinches and Linnets observed on gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th am). Honesty flowering on a bankside at Kinson Manor Farm road (13th). Small clumps of Lousewort flowering on the south-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Small Copper butterfly observed on the north-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th pm). Wide range of Heath Spotted orchids between 30+mm to 105mm tall in the lower valley, Kinson Common (14th). Southern Marsh orchids to 110+mm tall in the lower valley, Kinson Common (14th). Hybrid Heath Spotted orchids from 78+mm to 152+mm tall in the lower valley, Kinson Common (14th). 1 Southern Marsh orchid,52mm tall, found in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (14th). Tallest emerging Heath Spotted orchid to 100mm, in Central Bog, Kinson Common, (14th). Early Marsh orchids, some with noticeable developing flower heads,emerging well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (14th am). Numerous frog tadpoles managing to survive in the bog pools of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs active around the Glenmeadows and Central Sallows regions of Kinson Common (14th). Reed warblers and small groups of marsh marigolds observed downstream of Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (15th pm). Roe deer present on Big Meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (15th). 2 Orange Tip butterflies by garlic mustard close to St. Andrew`s church, Kinson (15th pm). 4 Mallard ducks circling low around Millhams by Kinson church (15th pm). Heron standing on the roof of a house in School Lane, Kinson (16th pm). Comma,Green-veined White,Holly Blue, Speckled Wood and Orange Tip butterflies observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (17th am). Greenfinches, Linnets and thrushes present among gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (17th am). Black-headed Gulls and a Heron present in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (17th am). Red and White-deadnettles, also garlic mustard flowering on a bankside by Longham bridge (17th). Rose Chafers visiting flowers on the higher ground at Millhams Mead Bournemouth (17th). Blackcaps,Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats well distributed around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (17th). Buzzard soaring high over Kinson Manor Farm being chased away by an angry crow (17th pm). Buzzard being chased by two crows and a gull as it flew southwards over Kinson Primary School (17th late afternoon). 2 Roe deer laying in a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (18th). Brimstone (m),Comma, Green-veined White,Holly Blue, Orange Tip. Peacock,Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (18th pm). More clumps of Lousewort flowering at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Superb numbers of Three-spined sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th). Emerging Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids beginning to show well now on Kinson Common (18th). 3 Southern Marsh orchids growing in close proximity to each other in a well used region of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (18th). Blackcap singing hidden by dense willow cover by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (18th pm). Gps recording and mapping of Cuckoo flowers in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (19th & 20th). Sycamore tree found to be debarked in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). Pair of Holly Blue butterflies together on brambles, Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (20th pm). Good numbers of Three-spined Sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st). Speckled Wood and White butterfly activity in Gover`sGlade, Kinson Common (22nd am). 300+ emerging Heath Spotted orchids visible in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (22nd). Emerging Southern Marsh orchids easy to spot now in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (22nd). Small Copper butterfly activity observed in Central Bog north-side, Kinson Common (22nd). Heath Spotted orchids observable now among the numerous Early Marsh Orchids, Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). 3+ clumps of Heath Milkwort flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). More clumps of Lousewort flowering in the damper regions of Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Brimstones (m) observed around Central Bogs and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs in full song around Kinson Common (22nd am). Woodpecker activity on oaks around Central Sallows and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). Rose chafer activity around apple blossoms in a central Kinson garden (22nd). Holly blues active around forsythia in a central Kinson garden (23rd). Rose chafers visiting wallflowers in a garden near Kinson Village Green (24th am). Brimstone,Green-veined white,Orange Tip, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (24th pm). Large Red damselflies in singles and tandems observed around Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). Frog tadpoles fighting for survival in the rapidly drying out pools in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Lousewort,three-cornered leek and tormentil flowering well in the south and bluebells, campions, dandelions, green alkanet and stitchworts showing well in the northern section of Kinson Common (24th). Some Early Marsh orchids almost at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Gulls, Heron, Ducks, Swans and 2 Common Sandpipers observed downstream of Longham bridge, Dorset. Masses of Mayflies or spinners congregating at the waterside by Longham bridge, many entangled in spiders` webs (24th eve). Comma,Orange Tip, Peacock and White butterflies observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). Holly Blue, Large White and Speckled Wood butterflies resting on forsythia in a garden near Kinson Village Green (25th pm). Goldfinches nibbling at the buds of an elderberry within the grounds of Kinson Primary school (25th am). Lone Snipe circling the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th am). Fine show of Heath Milkworts observed in the middle section of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). 2 Small colonies of Small Tortoiseshell larvae on nettles at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Common Lizard basking on a bankside at Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Frog tadpoles surviving in one small pool still retaining water, Kinson Common (27th). Emerging Southern Marsh orchids found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Family of House Sparrows investigating brambles in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Good numbers of Holly Blue butterflies observed in central Kinson gardens (28th & 29th). Buttercups, Ox-eye daisies and Red Campions flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th). 4 Mallards (3m +1f) in the lower valley on Kinson Common (30th pm). Brown Argus, Brimstone (m+f),Green-veined White,Holly Blue, Peacock, Small Copper, Speckled Wood butterflies recorded on Kinson Common (30th pm). Burnet Companion moths recorded in the upper and lower regions on Kinson Common (30th). Baby Raft spider resting with a captured small fly on a bramble leaf, Kinson Common (30th). Numerous day-flying moths (Adela reaumurella) on the wing around flowering blackthorn and hawthorns on Kinson Common (30th). MAY Carrion crows,Jackdaws and Sparrows feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (1st am). Buttercups, Ox-eye daisies and Red Campions flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Malachite beetles on grasses observed on Kinson Common (1st). Brimstone (m), Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Kinson Common (1st). 5+ Early Marsh Orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Tiny frogs observed in the damper regions and frog tadpoles struggling to survive where pools have dried up, Kinson Common (1st). Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Tormentil putting on a good show in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). 3 emerging Southern Marsh orchid plants managing to survive in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Small family of Jackdaws feeding at ground level on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st am). Common Snipe present between Central Sallows and Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Great Spotted and Green woodpeckers present around Central Sallows and Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Numerous day-flying moths (Adela reaumurella) on the wing around flowering blackthorn and hawthorns on Kinson Common (1st am). Common Blue, Large Red and White-legged damselflies present on Kinson Common (1st). 4 Goldfinches pecking at elderberry flowers in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (2nd am). Blue & Great Tits and House Sparrows feeding young at their nest sites in a central Kinson garden (2nd). Green-veined White, Holly Blue and Speckled Wood butterflies resting on streamside foliage by Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Cuckoo-flowers still featuring strongly in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd). Met the Community Police officer on his round at Millhams Mead this morning (3rd). Swallow swooping low over the high ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd am). 3 Roe deer grazing openly in a field near Kinson Manor Farm (3rd). Bugle, Campions, Cranesbill, Garlic Mustard, Gorse, Hawthorn, Laburnham and trefoils in flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd). Green-veined White and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd). Whitethroats in display mode around brambles close to the Millhams Mead Recycling unit (3rd). Mallards (m+f) in the margins of Pepin`s Pond and a Blackcap singing nearby, Kinson Common (3rd pm). Malachite beetles observed again in the lower valley on Kinson Common (3rd pm). Brimstone, Brown Argus, Common Blue, Green-veined White, Holly Blue, Orange Tip, Small Copper,Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies observed around the lower valley on Kinson Common (3rd pm). Large Red & Common Blue Damselflies resting on bankside vegetation and small frogs active in the damper regions, Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Check made on the progress of Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (3rd). Swift observed flying over central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (3rd eve). Visit to Turbary Common in Bournemouth to look at early marsh orchids (4th). Visit to Turbary Common in Bournemouth to look at butterflies and reptiles (5th). Full annual count of all early marsh orchids on Kinson Common, Bournemouth (6th). Beautiful demoiselles (m) active by a stream on Kinson Common (6th). 3 Swifts circling together high over the grounds of Kinson Primary School (7th). Roe deer moving slowly through a field close to Kinson Manor Farm (8th). Campions, ox-eye daisies and an assortment of other wild flowers brightening up Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th). Check made on the progress of the remaining developing bee orchids in north Bournemouth (8th). 4 Swifts circling over central Kinson by Gulliver`s Tavern (9th eve). Full and pleasing annual count of heath spotted orchids in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (10th). Adult frogs and tinier specimens found in the damp grasses in the lower valley on Kinson Common (10th). Dolomedes (spiders) present in Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th). Early morning walk through Central Bog, Kinson Common, to check on the progress of emerging heath Spotted & southern marsh orchids (11th). Rose chafer activity observed in a central Kinson garden (12th). Blue tit parents busy feeding young in a garden nest box close to Kinson School (12th). Adult Heron perched on top of a back garden evergreen close to Kinson School (13th am). Common Blue,Orange Tip,Red Admiral,Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (13th pm). Small number of Southern Marsh orchids emerging by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Banded Demoiselle activity in the side-stream running through Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Common Blue, Orange Tip, Red Admiral and Small Copper butterflies active around the lower valley on Kinson Common (14th). Burnet Companion moths visiting buttercups on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (15th). Common Blue, Green veined White, Orange Tip, Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (15th). Common Blue, Banded Demoiselle, Large Red and White-legged damselflies active around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (15th). Gulls,Kingfisher, Little Egret,Mallards and Mute Swans observed downstream of Longham bridge, Bournemouth (15th). Check on the progress of emerging wild orchids in north Bournemouth (16th & 17th). Annual count of Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (18th). Heath Spotted orchids beginning to flower in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common, and Blackcaps in full song in the same region. (18th). Early Marsh orchids putting on a good show in the upper valley on Kinson Common (18th). Burnet Companion moths observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th pm). Another check on Bee orchids approaching the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (19th). Continuation of Orchid survey on Kinson Common and other regions in north Bournemouth (19th). Crashed aeroplane being dismantled by specialists in Big Meadow, Kinson Manor Farm (20th). Good numbers of gulls and jackdaws observed on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (20th). Common Blue,Small Copper, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies observed generally around Kinson Common (21st). Beautiful demoiselles and other species of damselflies observed alongside the side-stream which flows through Kinson Common (21st). Small number of Meadow thistles at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Rose chafer activity on flowering umbellifers in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (21st). Day-flying Burnet Companion moths active in Central Bog and in the lower valley on Kinson Common (21st). Flowering Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids putting on a good show in the upper and lower valley on Kinson Common (21st). An inquisitive fox cub observed playing alone in a Kinson Road garden before returning to its mother in the grounds of Kinson School (22nd am). 4 Swifts observed flying together over Central Kinson (23rd pm). Adult Fox trotting across a school crossing in Poole Lane, Kinson (24th dusk). Common Bat activity at dusk observed in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (24th). Check for emerging Bee orchids in north Bournemouth - numbers greatly reduced by rabbits! (25th). Remains of a Buzzard found on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). Brimstone, Common Blue and Small White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). Linnets and Goldfinches observed among gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). 25+ Pale butterworts flowering in one small corner of Central Bog (26th). Great Spotted woodpeckers feeding young at a nest site near Central Bog, Kinson Common (26th). Annual Survey of wild orchids on Kinson Common, ongoing (26th to 28th). Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2011 JUNE 3 species of wild orchids flowering on Kinson Common and the highest survey counts ever since records began (1st). 11+ Bee Orchids now flowering in north Bournemouth (1st). Goldfinches visiting back gardens by Kinson Primary School (1st pm). Swifts active over central Kinson at dusk (1st). Red Admiral butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens near Kinson Village Green (2nd). Buzzard settling on an oak tree at Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (3rd). At least 22 Southern Marsh orchids now flowering in the upper valley on Kinson Common (3rd). Banded Demoiselle damselflies observed in and around Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (3rd). Brimstone (f) butterfly active around the willows at Central Sallows, Kinson Common (3rd am). Good numbers of Common Blue butterflies (m +f)) observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Burnet Companion moths observed on Kinson Common and at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (4th). Numerous Cinnabar moths flying around and settling on low vegetation at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (4th am). Ketrel hovering over Millhams Mead near Longham bridge (4th pm). Bees entering a hole in an oak tree near Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (4th pm). Numerous chub and dace observed swimming through the arches of Longham bridge (4th am). Gulls, Herons and Mallards observed downstream of Longham bridge. 4 Canada Geese calling to each other as they flew southwards over Kinson Primary School (4th eve). At least 14 Bee orchids now at the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (4th). Small charm of Goldfinches feeding near ground level in a central Kinson garden (5th am). Orange Hawkweed at the flowering stage in a garden close to Wimborne Road, Kinson (6th). Wild flower meadow themes very colourful now in Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Survey of Heath Spotted Orchids on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). 17+ Pale Butterworts in flower at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). Small Slow-worm observed by an Ant colony close to Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (7th). Tiny Common Frogs present in the damper regions of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th). Holly Blue butterfly settled on forsythia in a central Kinson garden (8th). At least 7+ Bee orchids found flowering in good condition in north Bournemouth today (8th). Flowering early marsh orchids fading rapidly now and bog asphodels adding a beautiful carpet of yellow in the bogland, Kinson Common (10th). Numerous heath spotted orchids in Gover`s Glade showing signs of fading as well, Kinson Common (10th). Tall stands of southern marsh and heath spotted orchids continuing to be eye catching in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th). Fox patrolling the south-eastern perimeter of Kinson School field in search of food scraps after a successful PFA fete (11th pm). Pied Wagtails active at ground level near Kinson Village Green (12th) House Martins feeding young at their nest site under the eaves of the Northbourne shopping centre, Bournemouth (13th am). Brown Argus, Common Blue,Holly Blue,Large Skipper,Meadow Brown,Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common today (14th pm). Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids beginning to fade on Kinson Common (14th). Common Blue and Banded Demoiselle damselflies, also Keeled Skimmer dragonfly observed on Kinson Common (14th). Blackcap and Chiffchaff in full song in the upper and lower valley on Kinson Common (14th pm). At least 6 Bee orchids remaining in flower north Bournemouth (15th). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level in very damp conditions around Kinson Village Green (16th am). Keeled Skimmer dragonfly (male) sheltering under a bramble patch in Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Bog Asphodels adding a welcomed dash of colour around fading Early Marsh orchids in the bogland at Kinson Common (18th). House Sparrows and Pied Wagtails active around the Kinson Hub and nearby Kinson Village Green (19th am). 3-spined sticklebacks and Palmate newts observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th & 21st). Roesel`s Bush crickets, coneheads and other species of bush crickets observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (21st). Small numbers of Large skipper butterflies observed in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (21st pm). Comma butterflies observed alongside a sunny track near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st pm). In the upper valley on Kinson Common, most Early Marsh orchids have faded in Central Bog and few of them remain in flower (21st). In the lower valley on Kinson Common, the orchids in Gover`s Glade have faded and in Dragonfly Hollow, two species continue to flower (21st pm). Sparrowhawk in low level flight through the grounds of Kinson Primary School in pursuit of prey (22nd pm). Local school children on Kinson Common to identify site conflicts and to learn about protecting heathland (22nd pm). Small charm of Goldfinches visiting back gardens by Kinson Primary School (23rd). 8 Bee Orchids continuing to flower in north Bournemouth (24th). Young House Sparrows being fed at ground level by their parents by the Bowling Green, Pelhams, Kinson (24th am). Large White, Meadow Brown and Red Admiral butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (24th). Cinnabar and grass moths active around the grassy regions on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (24th). Nuthatches present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th & 26th). Field Mushrooms appearing near the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Clouded Yellow butterfly visiting flowers in a Wimborne Road garden by the Kinson Conservative Club (28th pm). Red Admiral butterfly activity around the Oak trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Marbled White butterfly activity on Kinson Common (30th am). Marbled White visiting a butterfly bush in a garden by Kinson Primary School (30th pm). JULY Good numbers of Pale butterworts flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Lesser Skullcap and Marsh Pennywort flowering in bogland near the waterfall, Kinson Common (1st). Common Blue, Large Skipper, Large White, Meadow Brown and Small Skipper butterflies generally observed around Kinson Common (1st). Burnet moths beginning to appear in the bogland, Kinson Common (1st). Common Darter dragonflies observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Lone Mallard (f) present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). All 3 species of wild orchids on Kinson Common now well faded (1st). Grasshoppers and crickets, especially Roesel`s, observed around the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs observed around the upper valley on Kinson Common (1st). Urban Heath rangers showing local school children around Kinson Common (1st). Red Admiral butterfly activity around a butterfly bush in a garden by Kinson Primary School (2nd am). Comma, Green Hairstreak,Holly Blue, Large Skipper,Large White, Meadow Brown,Red Admiral and Small Skipper butterflies observed on Kinson Common (2nd am). Purple Toadflax and Purple Loosestrife flowering on a stream bank, Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Red Admiral activity in the sunny glades around Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Good numbers of adult and young 3-spined sticklebacks observed in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Comma, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Small Skipper and Large White butterflies observed generally around Kinson Common (3rd eve). Keeled Skimmer dragonfly (m) observed at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd eve). Silver-washed fritillary butterfly in excellent condition observed in a central Kinson garden (4th pm). Jackdaws, pigeons, sparrows,starlings and wagtails feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Buzzard activity observed over central Kinson and close by Cuckoo Woods (4th pm). Small party of Jackdaws patrolling Kinson Village Green (5th am). Small group of House Martins circling high over central Kinson (6th). Comma butterflies resting on raspberry canes in a central Kinson garden (7th). Nuthatches calling to each from the canopies of trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th am). Comma, Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown,Red Admiral, Small Copper and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (9th pm). All Bee orchids in north Bournemouth now seeded and gone (9th). Keeled skimmer dragonflies (m+f) active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Blues, Comma,Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (9th). Fox sunning itself on open ground at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (9th pm). Purple Hairstreak butterflies active around the oak trees near Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (9th). Nuthatches loudly calling to each other in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th am). Roesel`s Bush-crickets observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (10th). Haresfoot clover abundant at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th). Green-veined White,Large Skipper, Small Copper, Small Skipper and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (10th pm). 9 Swifts circling over central Kinson at dusk (11th). Visit to Turbary Common, Bournemouth to look at pale butterworts and reptiles (12th am). Wagtails, crows and gulls present around Kinson Village Green (13th). Pale butterworts continuing to flower in the bogland at Kinson Common (14th). Comma,Holly Blue,Large Skipper,Large White, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Purple Hairstreak,Small Skipper,Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (14th am). Orange Hawkweed flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Migrant Hawker dragonfly observed in the upper valley on Kinson Common and a good number of damselflies including Azure, Common Blue, and Large Red observed near Pepin`s Pond (14th). Adult 3-spined sticklebacks observed at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common with good signs of recent breeding noted (14th). Roesel`s Bush-crickets observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (14th am). Jackdaws and Carrion Crows present around Kinson Village Green (15th). Pied Wagtails searching for insects at pavement level near Kinson Primary School (16th). c9+ Jackdaws waiting for breakfast around Kinson Village Green (17th). Speckled Wood butterflies present on the western boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th & 19th). Herring gUlls circling over central Kinson and close to Kinson School (20th). Nuthatches present within the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (21st). Comma,Common Blue,Hedge Brown,Large Skipper,Large White, Meadow Brown, Small Skipper,Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Kinson Common (21st). Ruddy Darter dragonflies observed in the upper valley on Kinson Common (21st). Roesel`s Bush-crickets present in the lower and upper valley on Kinson Common (21st). Pale butterworts flowering at SZ06687 95978 & SZ06652 95975, Central Bog, Kinson Common (22nd). Small group of flowering harebells found at SZ06635 96073 & SZ06636 96072, Kinson Common (23th). At least 7+ Pale butterworts continuing to flower on the north side of Central Bog, Kinson (24th). Pale butterworts continuing to flower at SZ06687 95978 & SZ06652 95975, Central Bog, Kinson Common (25th). Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and Large White butterflies visiting gardens in central Kinson (25th). Brimstone, Large White & Speckled Wood butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (26th & 27th). Speckled Wood butterflies active on the western boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Haresfoot clover found in the grassland at Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Small charm of goldfinches taking seeds from a flower bed near Kinson School (30th & 31st). Brimstone (m),Hedge Brown,Meadow Brown,Red Admiral,Large & Small White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (31st am). Himalayan Balsom flowering in profusion on a bankside downstream of Millhams Bridge, Bournemouth (31st). AUGUST Nuthatches calling loudly from a tall plane tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in the sunlit corners of Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Emperor and Brown Hawker dragonfly activity around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm). Keeled Skimmer (m+f) and Brown Hawker dragonfly activity observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st pm). Common Darter dragonflies present around yellow loosestrife in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st pm). Common Blue,Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Small Skipper,Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (1st pm). 10+ Pale butterworts found in flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Hedge Brown, Red Admiral, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and Large White butterflies observed on a front garden flowerbed by Kinson School (2nd pm). Heron plodding slowly from Cuckoo Woods heading towards Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd am). Large White and Speckled Wood butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (4th & 5th). Hedge brown & Meadow brown butterflies active in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th pm). 7+ Pale butterworts flowering at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Speckled Wood butterflies basking in the sunlit corners of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (6th pm). Small number of unflowering early marsh orchids still fresh and green at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th). Red Admirals enjoying the morning sunshine in Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Large White & Speckled Wood butterflies observed in central Kinson gardens (8th & 9th). Pied Wagtail feeding at ground level on Kinson Village Green (10th am). Sparrowhawk flying southwards over Kinson School at dusk (10th). Magnolia coming into flower in a central Kinson garden (11th). Common darter, Emperor dragonflies, also Common blue damselflies observed by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th). Comma, Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (14th). Lesser Skullcaps and 8+ Pale Butterowrts flowering near the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (14th). Nuthatches calling from dense cover at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (14th). Enjoyable visit to look at the excellent display put on by the Urban Heath project, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (15th). Common Blue,Hedge Brown,Large White,Meadow Brown,Purple Hairstreak,Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (15th). Devilsbit Scabious, Harebell, Hawkweed, Heather and Sheepsbit flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th). 50+ flower heads of Betony observed on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th). Brown Hawker dragonfly patrolling in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th). Roesel`s bush-crickets observed in the lower valley, Kinson Common (15th). 8+ Chiffchaffs investigating sallows near the waterfall, Kinson Common (15th pm). Pipistrelle Bat (55), pair visiting a rear garden by Kinson Primary School (16th dusk). Fresh mole holes observed around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). Wild flowers including corn marigold and chicory continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Despite the weather, 8+ Yellow Toadflax continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (18th). Common Blue (m),Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (19th pm). More fresh molehills appearing within the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th). Mainly Large White butterflies visiting gardens close to Kinson School (21st pm). Old Lady moth visiting a butterfly bush after dusk in central Kinson (21st). Small groups of Jackdaws present on rooftops near Kinson Village Green (21st & 22nd). Chicory and Corn Marigolds continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Ripening Black Mulberries noticeable in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). Common Darter dragonflies active in the lower valley region of Kinson Common (24th & 25th). Robin singing at dusk within the grounds of Kinson School (26th). Small party of Jackdaws drinking water from a house gutter near Kinson Village Green (27th). 20+ Gulls and 5+ Jackdaws congregating together near Kinson Village Green (28th). Small patches of Corn Marigolds and Red Campion continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies active around Kinson Common (29th). 3+ Pale Butterworts flowering near the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Bog Cotton grass and late flowering Bog Asphodels observed on the northern side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (29th). Betony, Devilsbit Scabious, Goldenrod, Harebells, Hawkweed, Heather and Sheepsbit in flower around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (29th). Red Bartsia and small pockets of Fleabane continuing to flower around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th). Buzzard announcing its presence near the waterfall, Kinson Common (29th am). Remains of a Buzzard found at SZ06773 96095, Kinson Common (29th). Large Wasp Spider and web found at SZ06801 96078, Kinson Common (29th). Dogwood partially flowering in a central Kinson garden (30th). SEPTEMBER Pelhams Park in Kinson beginning to look autumnal and the first of this season`s conkers found at ground level (1st). Small party of Jackdaws visiting rooftops in central Kinson (1st). Grey Squirrels scurrying around the grassland in front of Pelhams House, Kinson (2nd am). Common Blue (m),Hedge Brown,Large White, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (2nd pm). Betony,Devilsbit scabious,Goldenrod,Hawkweed, Harebell, Heather and Sheepsbit continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (2nd). Greenfinches present in a sloe thicket where fruits of this species are maturing, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Pale Butterworts, Tormentil, Lesser Skullcap, Willowherbs and Bog Asphodels still flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common 2nd). Small pockets of Clover, Fleabane and Red Bartsia still flowering around Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd). Wasp Spiders found again in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Wild fungi noticeable around the Poole Lane Heights region of Kinson Common (2nd). Asters and Purple Loosestrife continuing to flower in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson (2nd). More molehills appearing around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd). 25+ Wood Pigeons flying around the Cuckoo Woods region of Kinson (3rd am). Pair of Collared doves observed close to Kinson Village Green (4th am). Few species of butterflies observed in central Kinson today apart from Small Whites (4th). Chicory, Ragwort, Red Campion and Birdsfoot trefoil continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Large flock of corvids including Jackdaws on a playing field close to Turbary Common, Bournemouth (6th am). Fly agaric fungi observed under a roadside birch tree close to Turbary Common, Bournemouth (6th). Hazel catkins already showing spring growth locally in central Kinson (7th). Fresh falls of conkers observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th). Pipistrelle bats (55), taking moths in a back garden by Kinson Primary School after dusk (9th). Common Toadflax continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th). Crows, pigeons and grey squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th am). Small clump of white cyclamens flowering under a hedgerow on the western boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Medium-sized gathering of Swallows flying over Kinson School then heading away towards Kinson Common (13th). Dogwood in flower in a central Kinson garden (14th). Small party of House Martins flying northwards over Kinson School (15th am). Brown chaser and Ruddy darter dragonflies active in the lower valley on Kinson Common (15th pm). Comma, Common Blue (m), Large White,Red Admiral, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies enjoying the afternoon sunshine on Kinson Common (15th). Devilsbit Scabious,Goldenrod,Harebells,Hawkweeds,Heather and Tormentil continuing in flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th). Non-flowering plants of Pale Butterworts found at both ends of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Small parties of Swallows flying low over Kinson School heading westwards (17th & 18th am). Jack Sparrow who ruled the roost above our Kinson home, crashed into our garage and flys no more (18th am). Bat walk with friends on Kinson Common resulting in a number of bat species including Common Bat being detected (19th eve). Small numbers of Swallows observed flying over central Kinson during the (20th & 21st). Pied wagtail activity observed near Kinson Village Green close to the Kinson Hub (21st am). Speckled Wood butterflies taking advantage of the midday sunshine in central Kinson (21st). Holly with ripening red berries observed at the rear of Pelhams House, Kinson (22nd). Tawny Owl calling from tall trees near Kinson School (23rd eve). Red Admirals on the wing in central Kinson (23rd& 24th). 3 Shetland cattle present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). Pale Butterwort in flower in the northern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Small pockets of Bog Asphodels continuing to flower near the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Small party of warblers enjoying the sunny side of Central Sallows, Kinson Common (24th pm). Amethyst Deceiver fungi present on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (24th). Large White, Small Copper,Speckled Wood butterflies observed generally around Kinson Common and one Grayling recorded on Two Barrow Heath (24th pm). Devilsbit scabious, Hawkweed, Golden-rod and heathers continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th). Small numbers of young swallows observed over central Kinson today (24th). Good numbers of conkers found at ground level at Pelhams Park in Kinson this morning (25th). Lone Heron plodding slowly over Kinson School at dusk before heading away towards Kinson Common (25th). Tawny Owls present over central Kinson and calling from the direction of Cuckoo Woods (25th late evening). Small number of Large White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (26th). 50+ Canada geese, flying in two groups in v-formation, heading from Millhams Mead towards Pelhams Park before veering away towards the Dudsbury valley (27th am). Conkers galore now at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Tawny Owl calling from the Cuckoo Woods region of Kinson (28th late evening). Small Copper butterflies active on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th am). 60+ flowering specimens of Sheepsbit gps recorded on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (29th am). Shetland cattle resting in the shade of Central Sallows, Kinson Common (29th am). Red Admiral butterflies active around Poole Lane Heights and Central Bogs, Kinson Common (29th). 3 Red Admirals and a Small Copper taking nectar from Hemp Agrimony by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th). Many varieties of wild fungi observed on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common, including Amethyst deceiver (29th). Numerous Jays and Magpies present around the lower valley, Kinson Common (29th). 2 Buzzards circling low over central Kinson near the site of the old Pitts Farm (29th pm). Comma, Red Admiral, Small Copper and Speckled Wood butterflies active on Kinson Common in the bright sunshine (30th am). Small pockets of Asters flowering on the northern bank of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (30th). Shetland cattle grazing at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th pm). Small Copper butterflies visiting wild flowers on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (30th pm). Peacock butterflies observed on the wing in central Kinson today (30th). OCTOBER 800+ Devilsbit scabious plants present around the Poole Lane Heights region of Kinson Common (1st). Lone Buzzard flying low over Kinson School before heading away towards Millhams Mead (1st am). Numerous freshly fallen conkers scattered around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Hoards of House sparrows chattering loudly in the hedgerows at the rear of the Kinson Hub (1st). Large White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (1st pm). Forsythia partially in flower in some Kinson gardens (1st). Robins and Blue Tits noticeable by there early morning presence in some Kinson gardens (1st). 3 Little Egrets and 1 Heron perched in a tree on the island downstream of Longham bridge (2nd am). 1 Heron and a small party of gulls resting in the shallows downstream of Longham bridge (2nd am). Good-sized Dace and other species of fish feeding at surface level below Longham bridge (2nd). Hops and Sloes plentiful in a hedgerow on the free-stretch, downstream of Longham bridge (2nd). Lone Heron perched on the wooden bridge near the lower weir in the Longham Waterworks, Bournemouth (2nd am). Southern Hawker dragonfly "hawking" for flies around oaks and sloes at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd am). Himalayan Balsam continuing to flower in the damp margins, downstream of Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd). Common Centaury,Common Mallow, Evening Primrose, Hogweed,Ox-eye daisy,Ragwort and St. John`s wort,still flowering at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd). Rabbits out and about in the morning sunshine opposite the Millhams Mead Recycling unit, Bournemouth (2nd). Red Admirals present in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (2nd). Tawny Owl calling out loudly from the direction of Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd eve). Chicory continuing to flower near a sheltered corner in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Grey Squirrels busily gathering up chestnuts in Pelhams Park today (5th). Amelanchiers in the Kinson district now putting on their highly colourful autumnal displays (5th). 2 Mute Swans flying over Kinson School and heading away in the direction of Cuckoo Woods (6th am). Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (7th am). Conkers and chestnuts plentiful in Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th). Grey Wagtail active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond and limited dragonfly activity observed, Kinson Common (9th am). Speckled Wood butterflies present around the margins of Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (9th am). Devilsbit Scabious, Goldenrod, Hawkweed, Heather and Tormentil continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (9th). Small Copper butterflies (in good condition), active around Poole Lane Heights and on the north side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Good numbers of non-flowering Pale Butterworts found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). 2 Members of the Countryside team checking on the Shetland cattle on Kinson Common (9th am). Jackdaws present today around central Kinson (10th). Murmuratiom of 20+ Starlings present on the rooftops close to Kinson School (10th). Numerous Sweet chestnuts at ground level close to the entrance of Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Fresh Mole hills noted around the perimeter Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th). Wood Pigeons and squirrels feeding on the grassland in front of Pelhams House, Kinson (12th). Snowberry in abundance on the western boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Stone mason working on the porch of St Andrew`s church, Kinson (13th am). Himalayan Balsam (various colours) continuing to flower upstream and downstream of Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (13th). Bramble blossom observed along the streamside walk at Millhams Mead (13th). Speckled Wood butterflies spiralling in the morning sunshine near Spindlewood bridge, Millhams Mead (13th am). Visit to see the recent coppicing of the hazels in Netherway, Cudnell Woods, Bournemouth (13th). Visit to see the recently culverted stream and new oak-capped green barrier close to the Tubwell oak, near Durdell`s Avenue, Kinson (13th). Walk to Poole Lane via an old Pitt`s Farm field with wild flowers and late-flying butterflies observed (13th). Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies, also Common darter dragonflies (some in tandem) active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th pm). Tawny owl hooting and foxes calling to each other in central Kinson before midnight (14th). Red Admiral flying high in the early morning sunshine unaware of sparrows watching it, central Kinson (15th). Devilsbit scabious, Hawkweed and Tormentil continuing in flower at Poole Lane Heights,Kinson Common (15th). Shetland cattle grazing towards the middle section of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th am). Common darter dragonflies in tandem mode at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th am). Red admiral butterfly activity around the sunny glades of Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (15th am). Buzzard circling low over central Kinson close to Kinson Village Green (15th pm). Flock of Canada geese heard calling loudly from Millhams Mead while walking in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th am). 17 Canada geese flying over central Kinson heading away towards Northbourne (16th late pm). Pied wagtails investigating rooftops near Kinson Primary School (17th). Felling of a large old Horse chestnut stump in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Mowing of a wild flower meadow area at the rear of Pelhams House, Kinson (17th). Fox activity in Kinson Road near Kinson Primary School (17th late eve). 2 large Holly trees with numerous red berries on observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Sweet chestnuts being collected up from beneath the fine tree at the entrance to Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Corn Marigolds continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Pied wagtails present around the rooftops near Kinson Village Green (20th). Common Toadflax & Lesser Periwinkle continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st). Grey wagtail present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st dusk). Grey squirrels feasting on the numerous nuts at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Small party of Pied wagtails present around Kinson Village Green and Kinson School (23rd & 24th). Gulls and Jackdaws present around Kinson Village Green (25th). Red Admiral fluttering under the eaves of a house in School Lane, Kinson (25th am). 5 Mute Swans flying together over Pehams Park heading away in the direction of Northbourne, Bournemouth (26th am). Forsythia and wallflowers partially in flower in a garden near Kinson Village Green (26th). Jackdaws and Pied Wagtails investigating rooftops in central Kinson (27th). Lesser periwinkle continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (28th). Speckled wood butterfly sunning itself on an oak tree at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (28th pm). Pair of Mallards in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson common (28th pm). Shetland cattle grazing at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (28th pm). Small numbers of Devilsbit scabious and Native Golden-rod still flowering on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson (28th). 3 Buzzards soaring together high over Kinson School (28th pm). Common Snapdragon flowering in a hedgerow near Kinson Village Green (28th). Green Festival in the grounds of Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). NOVEMBER Peacock and a Speckled Wood butterfly observed on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st am). Red Admiral butterfly resting on nettles at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st am). Pair of Mallards present in the southern margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Fine Holly tree with glossy red berries at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). 3 Shetland cattle grazing together at the eastern end of central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Bournemouth council officially informed of the possibility of a third barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st). Smal flint scraper found near Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). 5 small pockets of Corn Marigolds continuing to flower on grassland in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Fox feeding by the side of a road near Kinson Village Green (2nd eve). Dogwood, Forsythia and wallflowers continuing to flower in a garden by Kinson School (3rd). Small murmuration of Starlings active around central Kinson on a damp November morning (4th). Mandarin duck (m) present in the lower valley on Kinson Common (4th,5th & 6th). Adult Swallow flying over central Kinson (6th early morning). Lone Heron plodding over Kinson Common from nearby Cuckoo woods (6th am). Red Campion continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (6th). Gorse, Green Alkanet and Honeysuckle still flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (7th). Pied wagtails active around the Kinson Hub and Kinson Village Green today (8th). Tawny owl calling from a tree close by Fryer`s Close, Kinson (8th late evening). Small patch of Corn marigolds continuing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Nuthatches calling from trees near Pelhams House, Kinson (10th am). Tawny owl calling from a tree close to Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th eve). Californian poppies flowering in a garden near Kinson School (11th). Red Admiral sunning itself on a fence at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (12th am). Common Darter dragonfly (m) sunning itself on nettles at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th pm). Devilsbit scabious, Hawkweed, Heather and Native Golden-rod continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). 3 Shetland cattle grazing at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th am). Ripe Holly glistening in a sunlit corner of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). Herb Robert continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (12th). Numerous species of wild fungi including Fly Agaric observed around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (12th). Fly Agaric and other species of fungi observed under a birch by Fryer`s Close, Kinson (12th). Parasol fungi emrging near the bowling green in Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th). Lawyer`s wig fungi observed on a grass bank near the New Road Roundabout at Northbourne, Bournemouth (14th). Large flock of corvids flying eastwards over central Kinson (15th am). Large group of House sparrows chattering loudly in a hedgerow by the bowling green in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th am). Corn Marigolds continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). C30+ Canada geese flying over Pelhams Park in v-formation heading away towards Dudsbury (18th am). 3 Mute Swans circling low over Pelhams in Kinson before heading away towards Dudsbury (19th am). Sparrowhawk set upon by starlings as it circled over central Kinson (19th pm). Late flowering Brambles and Lesser Periwinkle observed at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (20th). Ripe Holly in abundance noted at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (20th). Countryside team taking hay to the cattle in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). White dead-nettle flowering on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (21st). Immature Herring gull with a group of Black headed gulls on Kinson Village Green (21st am). Tawny Owl calling loudly from tree cover by Kinson School (21st late eve). Emerging male Hazel catkins showing well around the Kinson district (22nd). Tawny owl calling from dense cover in central Kinson (23rd eve). Large flock of corvids flying westwards at dusk over central Kinson (24th). Lone Robin singing boldly from an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson School at dawn and again at dusk (24th). Jackdaws and Black-headed gulls congregating together near The Kinson Hub (24th). Red Admiral flying very slowly on a chilly morning near Kinson Village Green (25th). The last of the flowering Corn Marigolds in Pelhams Park are finally fading away due to the colder mornings (25th). Yellow wallflowers continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (26th). DECEMBER Two Buzzards persued by numerous smaller birds through Central Bog into Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (1st am). Green Alkanet & Lesser periwinkle continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). Ripe Holly much in evidence around the Central Sallows and Great oaks regions of Kinson Common (1st). Sulphur tuft fungi observed on a dead tree by Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st). Gorse remaining in flower on Two Barrow Heath and at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Shetland cattle resting laid down close to each other on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Check made for Snipe in Central Bog, Kinson Common, but none present yet (1st). Numerous Grey Squirrels dashing around at ground level in Pelhams Park on a chilly morning with a hint of frost (2nd). Heron flying westwards over Kinson School from Cuckoo Woods (3rd am). Sizeable flock of corvids flying eastwards over central Kinson (4th am). Forsythia and wallflowers continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (5th). Nuthatch calling loudly from tall chestnut tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Fresh signs of mole activity around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Snowberry noticeable in a hedgerow on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th). Flowering Forsythia now fading in a garden close to Kinson Village Green due to the colder weather(7th). Gorse, Green Alkanet and Lesser Periwinkle, continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (8th). Lone Cormorant flying over Pelhams Park towards Millhams Mead (9th am). Snipe present at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th pm). Much squirrel activity at ground level around the oaks in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th). Numerous Black-headed gulls, Carrion crows and Jackdaws present around Kinson Village Green (11th & 12th). Pied wagtails feeding at ground level near the Kinson Hub (13th). Fox present for a time by the Kinson Road crossing as children walked to School (14th am). Same fox out and about again in the same region mid evening (14th). Blacked -headed and Herring gulls present around Kinson Village Green (15th & 16th). Goldfinches and Pied Wagtails visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (17th). Thrushes feeding at ground level around the frosty perimeters of Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Large colony of noisy house sparrows present in a hedge by the Pelhams bowling green (18th am). Robin singing mournfully from the upper branches of an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (19th & 20th). Black-headed and Herring Gulls, also Jackdaws present around Central Kinson (21st). Ivy-leaved Toadflax continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of a central Kinson garden (22nd). 3 Carrion crows feeding together on Kinson Village Green (23rd) Family of 10+ Long-tailed Tits exploring the western hedgerow in Pelhams Park, Kinson (24th). Black-headed gulls, Carrion Crows and Jackdaws present around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (25th & 26th). Large Fox walking along the top of Kinson SChool`s brick wall heading for School Lane (27th 12.15am). Tawny Owl calling from oak tree cover by Kinson School (27th late evening). Dogwood partially in flower in Pelhams Park and in a central Kinson garden (28th). Small numbers of yellow crocuses flowering in a garden near Kinson Village Green (29th). Small cluster of Lesser Celandines flowering in a central Kinson garden (30th &31st). a Year on Old Kinson Common in 1992 Kinson Common in 1992 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 2012. Kinson Common 1992 JANUARY 1st to 13th Foxes active on site. Pollution from Poole Lane side-stream, also in Pond. At times, stream level very low 14th to 16th Cutting, burning and tidy of Central Sallows. Dragonfly Hollow near the waterfall also cleared for orchids. 20th Felling of oak in Kinson Cemetery. Honeysuckle in leaf on the Common. 24th Communication with the Evening Echo regarding problems with the stream. Willows now coming into leaf on the Common. 25th Usual grey pollution from the Poole Lane side-stream. Thick over the waterfall. All held back by fallen dead tree below the waterfall. Small party of long-tailed and blue tits by the Fryer`s close end of the Common. Gorse in flower by Fryer`s close, small areas elsewhere throughout the Common. Central Bog fine at 9.10am, found burned at 4.00pm. 30th Snipe observed am in the stream by Kinson baths. 2 mallards and 3 teal at Pepin`s Pond. Pollution at 2.30pm from Poole Lane side-stream and very smelly, oily and heavy looking. Kinson School advised. 31st 32 grey squirrels counted on one walk around the Common. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during January 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Fieldfare Goldfinch Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Pheasant (2m+1f) Pied wagtail Redwing Robin Rook Snipe Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Teal Woodcock Wood pigeon Water rail Wren Kinson Common 1992 FEBRUARY 1st Hazel catkins and gorse in flower at Poole Lane Heights and Glenmeadows. Stream water discoloured at the waterfall. Common bat observed at dusk - lower corner of Poole Lane Meadows near Blanchard`s. 6th Pollution in the stream. Paget Road outfall bad. Waterfall `Bubbly` at 6.30pm. 7th Male pheasant observed in Central Bog. 11th & 12th Frogs spawn found in Central Bog, none at Pepin`s Pond. Motor cycle activity on site. 17th Hazel catkins (m+f) observed at Pond Scrub. Residents photographed at Pepin`s Pond in connection with Water Watch. Other observations: Fires at the waterfall, Poole Lane Heights and Two Barrow Heath during the half-term School holidays. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during February 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Cormorant Dunnock Fieldfare (flock) Goldfinch Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Pheasant Pied wagtail Redwing Reed bunting Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Teal Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 MARCH 2nd 3 Lesser celandines in flower in Pond Scrub. 4th Peacock butterfly observed around School field close to the Common (Julian Haskell). 6th & 7th Pollution at the waterfall, bubbly and smelly. 8th Pussy willows fully in bud, also amelanchier at Poole Lane Heights. 17th Peacock & Small tortoiseshell butterflies observed on the Common. Dandelions in flower, also greater stitchwort near Fryer`s close. First recording of the chiffchaff on site in 1992. Primroses flowering on a stream bank by Poole Lane Sallows. 17th to 20th Bog pools dried up. Stream low. Petrol/ diesel pollution in stream most of the week. Palmate newt numbers poor below the Pond bridge. Pond low and muddy. Polle Lane stream blocked. 19th & 20th Blackcaps recorded on the the site. 21st Pollution in the main stream from the Poole Lane side-stream. 24th 8pm. Detergent foam extending from the side-stream, to the waterfall and down as far as the Pond. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during March 1992 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Grey wagtail Greenfinch Green woodpecker House sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Reed bunting Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Teal Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 APRIL 2nd to 3rd Youngsters catching newts on site. Reports of dead newts found due to pollution of the stream. 8th Common lizard activity observed on Poole Lane Heights. Amelanchier almost in flower, also blackthorn near Fryer close. Many pale butterworts seen in Central Bog. Severe pollution. White milky. Whole length of Poole Lane side-stream to waterfall, 2.30 to 4.00pm. From Pond to culvert by Kinson School c9.00pm. 9th Poole Lane side-stream still very tainted and smelly. Butterfly walk: 10 peacocks, 6 small tortoiseshells and 1 brimstone (m) observed in sunny areas of the Common. 19th Brimstone and Speckled wood butterflies observed around Pond Scrub. 19th to 20th Common dog violets, garlic mustard and amelanchier in flower. Palmate newts being collected and taken from the Common. 2 fires, Central Bog and Two Barrow Heath. Peacocks, pairs and singles, also small tortoiseshells recorded. First speckled wood butterfly of the year recorded on the 19th. Rubbish dumping rear of bungalows near Great Oaks, also at the Pond. Pale butterworts fine in Central Bogs region. 20th Small white butterfly activity observed today. 23rd to 25th Moorhens taking vegetation into nest located at the Pond. 6+ heath spotted orchids emerging near the waterfall. Milky-coloured pollution in Poole Lane side-stream (23rd). Small number of newts observed in the Pond trough. Fires at Poole Lane Heights, also at Glenmeadows. 27th Communication with Councillor Ron Whittaker regarding pollution reported to the council this week. 28th to 30th Workmen at Poole Lane Sallows culvert.Cutting down trees and placing bar across. Bricks brought on site. Sewer repairs within Central Bog? Moorhen on nest at Pond. Water high some days, nest ok. Pair of mallards and a grey wagtail frequent visitors to the Pond. Signs of emerging red campion and foxgloves noted. Greater stitchwort in abundance. Common very wet underfoot. Trees and rubbish blocking Poole Lane side-stream. Pond grill and sewer covers on site need resecuring. Wild Birds observed on Kinson Common during April 1992 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great tit Great spotted woodpecker Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard duck Mistle thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swift Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 MAY 4th Brimstone butterfly activity in Central Bog. Speckled wood activity around Pond Scrub and Central Sallows. 11th Fire on the Common above School field. 12th Female mallard found dead by the Pond. 15th Underage drinking at the waterfall. 16th Butterflies recorded to this date: Comma Holly blue Large white Orange tip Peacock Small copper Small tortoiseshell Small white Speckled wood 16th 3 Emperor moths (2m+1f) on gorse at Glenmeadows (pm). Glow worm also seen in this region in the evening. Heath spotted orchid leaves showing well on the Common. Heath milkwort, lousewort, greater stitchwort, bluebell, foxglove and red campion at the flowering stage. Large red damselflies now emerging on site. Common blue and Common ischnura damselflies also observed. Evidence of motor cycles crossing through Central Bog and also around the Common. 17th Guided walk on the Common, part of Environment week activity. 1 marsh orchid flowering in Central Bog. Royal fern in Central Sallows with new growth. 21st 4 baby moorhens present on Pepin`s Pond. 26 orchids in Dragonfly Hollow nearly in flower. Burnt out car in the dip between both barrows on Two Barrow Heath this week. Evidence of scramblers going through Central Bog/ using Poole Lane side-stream crossing. 23rd Hornet observed at Pond Scrub. 24th Butterflies observed today: Small coppers in Central Bog. Common blue, large white, orange tip, small white and speckled wood generally seen. 28th Random check for orchids on both sides of Central Bog. 62 found. Orchids appeared to be slightly down in numbers due to fire(s). 34 marsh orchids found in Dragonfly Hollow. 29th 26 heath spotted orchids counted by the waterfall. 31st 1 purple hairstreak butterfly observed between 3.00 to 4.00 pm, around the oaks below Pond bridge. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during May 1992 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Dunnock Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Linnet Magpie Mallard Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Swift Tawny owl Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 JUNE 4th Brimstone caterpillars on alder buckthorn by footpath below Two Barrow Heath. Small tortoiseshell colonies on nettles at Buttermead, Great Oaks. 5th Morning overcast. Wet afternoon. 5 grey wagtails at the waterfall. 6th Orchids survey count to 250 in total. At least 5 picked in Central Bog. No white heath spotted orchids noted. 7th Chiffchaff nest low down in bush by gorse at the Pond. 9th Green hairstreaks observed near Glenmeadows. 10th Common blue and small skipper butterflies observed at Glenmeadows. Peacock colonies on nettles at Kinson baths. 12th Moorhen building a second nest at the Pond? 13th 5 moorhen chicks present at pepin`s Pond. 14th Meadow brown butterflies observed at Glenmeadows. Small tortoiseshell colonies on nettles by Main track doing well. 19th Heavy paint smell late evening at the waterfall. Stream discoloured and bubbly. 20th Cilla Cox saw a kingfisher, so did we at the Pond. Spotted flycatcher (pair), also linnets observed during the last few days. 20th General walk around the Common 3.00 to 4.00 pm. Butterfly survey and numbers counted: Small tortoiseshell (5) Green Hairstreak (1) Large skipper (12) Meadow Brown (1) Speckled Wood (2) Comma (2) Red admiral (1) Purple hairstreak (2). 21st Field scabious and greater knapweed flowering at Pond Scrub. Small skipper butterfly activity noted in this region. to 22nd: general observations Stream pollution still bad at times. Water low near Kinson baths, grey liquid suspended in pools. Poole Lane culvert the same. to 22nd: fires From 10th to 22nd, severe fires at Glenmeadows, Two Barrow Heath and Poole Lane Heights, also Pond Scrub area by School field. 24th Mr Keith Sharp of Kinson was shown around the Common with particular attention on royal fern, orchids and pale butterworts Mr Sharp stated that fragrant orchids were mentioned as being on Kinson Common in a book about Dorset orchids. 24th to end of month The following butterflies were recorded on the Common: Small tortoiseshell Green hairstreak Large skipper Meadow brown Speckled wood Comma Red admiral Purple hairstreak Large white Small white. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during June 1992 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail Heron House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Mistle thrush Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Spotted flycatcher Starling Swift Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 JULY 3rd Rainfall heavy. Water to 2nd highest step at Pond bridge. Quickly went down to 5th step near stream level. Infants playground in nearby school badly flooded. Family of bees still living in an oak tree by Central Sallows. Sewer cover by the waterfall requires repair to cracked base. Butterflies observed to 17th Large skipper Small skipper Large white Small white Peacock Red Admiral Small tortoiseshell Speckled wood 17th Bog asphodels in the bogland going to seed. Kingfisher at the Pond. Plenty of rosebay willowherbs and tormentils in flower on site. Poole Lane meadows cut for hay by private individual. No fleabane on the same meadowland in 1992. Old flint scraper found near Poole Lane Heights. Verified by Mr Tony Westrap. 18th 17+ purple hairstreaks observed around Great Oaks, Central Sallows, Blanchard`s Copse and Pond Scrub. Other butterfly recordings: 1st record for year of the hedge brown. Red admiral, meadow brown, speckled wood, large white, small white, comma, small tortoiseshell, peacock, large skipper and small copper. Fox activity between Fryer close and Glenmeadows.Glow worm observed under an oak tree below Glenmeadows path to the waterfall (10.30 pm). c19th Grass bales taken away from the Common. Some butterfly activity observed on remaining vegetation on the fringes of Poole Lane Meadows. Common bats observed most evenings. Usually singles, occasionally pairs. 24th Jean and Norman, regular visitors to many of our Kinson open spaces, informed us of a white admiral being observed at Muscliff. None on Kinson Common, not even marbled whites or clouded yellows! 27th Family outing to the Common to pick blackberries and cooking apples for a home-made pie. 28th (Tuesday) Kingfisher at the Pond at 10.00am. 1 fox cub seen in the same location a few minutes later. Moorhens + 6 young ok. 29th Julian Haskell observed a painted lady butterfly on Poole Lane Meadows. 31st Emperor dragonfly (m) at the Pond. Common blue damselfly and common sympetrums seen on most days. Glow worms Late evening walks to the Common between 27th to 31st. Glow worms observed each evening, most seen, 4. Rod & Julian Haskell. Butterfly notes: 19th to 31st Purple hairstreaks recorded throughout July. Grayling. Numbers small at Two Barrow Heath and on Poole Lane Heights. 17 species recorded on the Common during this month. Wild birds observed on Kinson Common during July 1992 Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Moorhen Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Spotted flycatcher Starling Swallow Swift Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 AUGUST 5th & 6th White detergent at the waterfall. 8th Kingfisher at the Pond, also observed by Cllr Ron Whiitaker. Kinson School flood scheme underway. 10th to 16th Moorhen with 4-6 chicks. Kingfisher at the Pond. Purple hairstreaks observed. Common lizards and a shrew observed on the Common. Butterflies observed on the Common during August: Grayling Common blue Hedge brown Large white Green-veined white Purple hairstreak Meadow brown Speckled wood Peacock Small tortoiseshell Brimstone Small copper Painted lady Red admiral Dragonfly & damselfly observations: Common aeshna, emperor, common sympetrum and common blue damselfly. Other notes for month: Pollution still present occasionally in the stream system. August very wet for time of year. Kingfisher at the Pond, throughout varying periods in August. Kinson School bund and culvert completed w/e 21st August. Wild birds observed on the Common during August 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiffchaff Collared dove Goldfinch Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Linnet Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Moorhen + chicks Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swift Tawny owl Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 SEPTEMBER 1st Poole Lane side-stream with whitish liquid. Problem now at Pond. Sewage or chemical smell. 2nd Pond culvert very clouded due to stream pollution. 7th Butterfly walk recordings: Meadow brown, grayling, small tortoiseshell, red admiral, speckled wood and large white. 7th Kingfisher at the Pond, seen by many. 14th Common aeshna and common sympetrums observed on the Common today. Wild birds observed on the Common during September 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnck Goldfinch Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House martin House sparrow Jay Kingfisher Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Moorhen + chicks Pied wagtail Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Swallow Swift Tawny owl Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 OCTOBER 1st to 7th, butterflies observed: Large white, red admiral and speckled wood. 7th Sandy coloured liquid in the stream with a smell of chlorine. Authorities advised. 25th onwards Rabbit on the nearby School field. School field and bund very boggy. Dog problems, bikes and walkers already causing problems to top surface at the aformentioned location. 27th Reed bunting observed in Central Bog. General notes for this month Amelanchier at Pond with lovely autumn colours. Asters in flower in Central Bog and at Dragonfly Hollow. Fewer ripe reedmace heated noted on the Common this autumn. At least 6 mallards present at the Pond (4m+2f). Wild birds observed on the Common during October 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Collared dove Dunnock Goldfinch Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jackdaw Jay Kestrel Kingfisher (pair & single) Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Moorhen Pied wagtail Reed Bunting Robin Starling Tawny owl Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 NOVEMBER 3rd Tree planting on Kinson School field. c410 total number to be planted in the autumn. 6th Miss Cilla Cox discovered hard fern at Poole Lane Sallows. Blockage of the stream by wood and rubbish above the Pond. Stream water had recently swept around the waterfall and back into the stream at a lower point. Numerous ripe holly berries seen alongside the path by the cemetery, also on the School field. 10th Meadow pipit observed around the Poole Lane Heights and Poole Lane Meadows regions of the Common. Grey liquid (sewage) coming from the Poole Lane side-stream at 4.00pm. 17th Kingfisher at the Pond,am. 18th Long-tailed and blue tits observed around Poole Lane Heights and greenfinches observed at Poole Lane Meadows. Pond very high all week. 20th to 22nd Weather indifferent. Pond level high. Culvert cleaned out by the School, also Pond culvert on the Common. Waterfall foamy on the 20th. Authorised cutting and clearance of an area, west side of stream from the stone bridge to the Kinson baths. 25th Water from the School field flooded the sandpit, also the caretaker`s front and back garden. 26th Sewage or smell of spirit at the waterfall early evening. 29th Planting of more trees on the School field including hawthorn and holly. Additional nature note for this month: Mr. S. Clarke of Bournemouth council recorded an immature dartford warbler on site. Wild birds recorded on the Common during November 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dartford warbler Dunnock Goldfinch (charm) Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Meadow pipit Moorhen Pied wagtail Reed bunting Robin Sparrowhawk Starling Wood pigeon Wren Kinson Common 1992 DECEMBER 18th Water again in caretaker`s front and rear gardens. Problems also around dinner centre area of Kinson School. 21st Winter begins. Noted more planting of trees on the School field bund. Water still draining from a Central Sallows pool into the main stream. Gorse flowering in patches at Poole Lane Heights and at Glenmeadows. Pussy willows with white fluffy buds showing alongside a path which overlooks Dragonfly Hollow. 24th Redwing seen by the path leading down from Poole Lane Heights to Poole Lane Meadows 28th Pollution in the form of detergent at the waterfall 2+ days. General note for the month Less moorhen and mallard activity at the Pond. Wild birds observed on the Common during December 1992 Blackbird Black-headed gull Blue tit Bullfinch Carrion crow Chaffinch Collared dove Dunnock Goldcrest Goldfinch Great tit Greenfinch Green woodpecker Grey wagtail House sparrow Jay Kestrel Kingfisher Long-tailed tit Magpie Mallard Moorhen Pied wagtail Redwing Reed bunting Robin Song thrush Sparrowhawk Starling Wood pigeon Wren ALL SPECIES OF WILD BIRDS RECORDED ON KINSON COMMON IN 1992 1. Blackbird 2. Blackcap 3. Black-headed gull 4. Blue tit 5. Bullfinch 6. Carrion crow 7. Chaffinch 8. Chiffchaff 9. Collared dove 10.Dartford warbler 11.Dunnock 12.Fieldfare 13.Goldfinch 14.Great spotted woodpecker 15.Great tit 16.Greenfinch 17.Green woodpecker 18.Grey wagtail 19.Heron 20.House martin 21.House sparrow 22.Jackdaw 23.Jay 24.Kestrel 25.Kingfisher 26.Linnet 27.Long-tailed tit 28.Magpie 29.Mallard duck 30.Meadow pipit 31.Mistle thrush 32.Moorhen 33.Pheasant 34.Pied wagtail 35.Redwing 36.Reed bunting 37.Robin 38.Rook 39.Snipe 40.Song thrush 41.Sparrowhawk 42.Spotted flycatcher 43.Starling 44.Swallow 45.Swift 46.Tawny owl 47.Teal 48.Woodcock 49.Wood pigeon 50.Water rail 51.Wren BUTTERFLIES RECORDED ON KINSON COMMON IN 1992 Brimstone Comma Common blue Grayling Green hairstreak Green-veined white Hedge brown Holly blue Large skipper Large white Meadow brown Orange tip Painted lady Peacock Purple hairstreak Red Admiral Small copper Small skipper Small tortoiseshell Small white Speckled wood Kinson Nature Diary Records - January to May 2012 JANUARY Male Hazel catkins in full swing in an ancient lane by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). New growths of Sweet violets, Bluebells, Honeysuckle and Lesser Celandines generally observed around Kinson Common (1st). Snowdrops leaves much in evidence on a bankside at Central Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). 28+ Snowflakes in full flower at Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (1st). Green & Great Spotted woodpeckers present around Great Oaks and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st). Fox resting openly on dry grasses near Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st am). Crocuses, Forsythia, Lesser Celandines and Yellow Wallflowers flowering in a garden near Kinson Village Green (1st). Dogwood partially in flower in Pelhams Park and in a central Kinson garden (1st). Yellow crocuses flowering on the traffic island in front of The Kinson Hub, Kinson (1st). 3 Meadow Pipits together on gorse between Central Bog and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (1st am). Green Alkanet in flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). Pied Wagtails investigating the roof areas of Kinson Primary School (2nd). Heavy rainfall and high winds scattering pigeons in all directions over central Kinson (3rd am). Pied Wagtails present on the fringes of a flooded region of the Kinson School field (3rd pm). Large and noisy family of House Sparrows present in a hedgerow by the Pelhams bowling green, Kinson (4th) am). Corvids, gulls, thrushes and pigeons active in Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th). Robin singing at dusk from the elderberry in the grounds of Kinson School (6th). Ragwort flowering on a stream bank in Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). House sparrows present in a hedgerow on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Check for early Frogs` spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th am). 3 Green woodpeckers together on oaks by Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th am). Nuthatch activity on an oak by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (8th am). Meadow Pipits still present on the fringes of Central Bog & Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (8th). 23+ Emerging Bee orchids found and gps recorded in north Bournemouth (9th). Small flock of Jackdaws stripping moss off rooftops near Kinson Village Green (9th am). Charm of goldfinches resting on brambles on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (9th pm). Dunnocks, House sparrows and Robins active around Millhams bridge, Kinson (9th pm). Lone Buzzard circling high over Millhams Mead before heading away towards Kinson Manor Farm (9th pm). Bullfinch activity around willows trees at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th pm). 3 small groupings of Green Alkanet in flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (10th). 30+ Bee orchids emerging in north Bournemouth (12th). Dogwood with flowers in Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Green woodpeckers active on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th am). Mute swans downstream of Longham bridge (12th am). Small party of Redwings seen by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (12th). Nuthatches active in Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th). 39+ Bee orchids emerging in north Bournemouth (13th). Red Admiral butterfly sunning itself on an oak tree in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). Fox sunning itself near Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). Sloe blossom observed in a hedgerow downstream of Longham bridge (13th). 40+ murmuration of starlings circling Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th late pm). Pied wagtails walking along the pavement searching for food near the Kinson Hub (14th am). Carrion crows, gulls,jackdaws and pigeons feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green and in Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). 42+ Bee orchids now recorded in north Bournemouth (16th). Roe deer (doe) feeding in meadowland close to Kinson Manor Farm (16th). Concealed Fox watching closely the movements of dogs and dog walkers downstream of Millhams bridge (16th). Buzzard concealed in a tall oak tree near Kinson Manor farm (16th pm). Noisy group of House sparrows chattering loudly in a hedgerow near Pelhams Bowling green (17th am). Teal (2m) present around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th). Snipe by the stream bed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). 3+ emerging Heath Spotted orchids to 5mm tall found on Kinson Common (17th). Nuthatches searching the high oak canopies in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th am). Chaffinch activity around the willows at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (18th pm). Buzzard perched low in the willows at Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (18th pm). Lesser celandines coming into flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (18th). Small number of celandines also flowering on the banks of the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Buzzard being mobbed as it tried to settle in an oak tree by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th later pm). 1st emerging Early Marsh orchid found in Central Bog,Kinson Common (18th pm). Buzzard still present around the oaks by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th pm). More emerging Heath Spotted orchids found on Kinson Common (19th). 1st emerging Early Marsh orchid photographed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Buzzard mobbed by many magpies at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (19th). Nuthatches calling loudly from the canopies of oaks in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th & 20th am). Great Spotted woodpecker activity around Millhams bridge and in nearby Cudnell Woods (20th pm). Recent signs of hazel coppicing noted in Cudnell Woods close to Ringwood Road (20th). Check for frogs and spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). More mole hills on the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Jackdaws active around the rooftops in central Kinson (23rd). Signs of daffodils beginning to flower in central Kinson (24th). 4 Mallards (2m+2f) present in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). 5 deposits of frogs` spawn found in a bog pool by Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Winter moths active alongside the pathway from Glenmeadows to Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (24th eve). Herring gulls present on the rooftops close to Kinson Village Green (25th). Another 16 emerging Bee orchid plants found in north Bournemouth today (26th). Considerable deposits of fresh frogs` spawn observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Snowdrop in flower by a hedgerow close to Kinson church (28th). Dogwood in partial flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Pied wagtails at pavement level by the Kinson Hub (30th & 31st am). Goldcrest activity observed around a conifer at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (31st pm). Wrens moving slowly through brambles by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (31st pm). Recent deposits of frogs`spawn heavily frozen in pools on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (31stpm). Buzzard gliding in low flight from the bogland into Central Sallows, Kinson Common (31st pm). FEBRUARY Pied wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (1st am). Dogwood continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Hard and Hart`s ferns observed at streamside, Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). 6 Redwings at rest on an oak tree at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st pm). Cherry-plum in bud alongside an ancient lane by Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Ancient Hazel stand with advanced catkins at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Very recent signs of motor cycle activity around the lower valley at Kinson Common (1st). Robins much in evidence alongside the footpath leading from Pepin`s Pond to Great Oaks, Kinson Common.(1st). Forsythia and wallflowers flowering in a central Kinson garden (1st). Gulls, Carrion Crows and Jackdaws active around the rooftops of central Kinson (2nd). Bee orchids surviving the effects of recent frosts in north Bournemouth (2nd). Buzzard circling over Kinson church and Millhams bridge (3rd pm). Greenfinches active in a hedgerow at Millhams Mead (3rd pm). Wild rabbits observed around the sunlit corners at Millhams Mead (3rd pm). Gulls, crows and especially Jackdaws active around Kinson Village Green (4th). Chirpy House sparrows in abundance in a hedgerow at Pelhams Park, Kinson (5th am). Robins also very tame in Pelhams Park, during the cold weather (5th). Lone Heron plodding slowly from Cuckoo woods towards East Howe Lane, Kinson (6th pm). Robin singing bodly at dusk at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th). Small charm of Goldfinches perched on willows at Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (7th pm). Small flock of Redwings active around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (7th pm). Emerging Heath Spotted orchids well protected from the cold by leaf litter in the lower valley at Kinson Common (7th). Lone Buzzard flying low over Pepin`s Pond heading for Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th pm). Frogs`spawn surviving well in water laden pools by Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). Numerous Black-headed Gulls perched in a row on top of the Kinson Hub (8th). Lesser cellandines continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of a central Kinson garden (9th). Noisy Jackdaws squabbling on frozen rooftops near Kinson Village Green (10th am). Emerging cherry plum buds affected by frost at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (11th). Numerous deposits of frogs spawn frozen over in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). Fox activity around Central Bog and Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (11th pm). Lone Buzzard perched on a birch stump in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th pm). Tawny Owl calling from a tree close to Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th late eve). Herring gulls present with other gulls over central Kinson today (13th). Goldcrests observed in the upper valley on Kinson Common (14th am). Buzzed mobbed by 10+ magpies from Poole Lane Sallows into Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (14th am). Pale butterworts of varying sizes surviving the recent hard frosts on Kinson Common (14th). Fresh mole hills appearing around the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th). Common Frog on the footpath between the Kinson Hub and Kinson Village Green (16th am). Mallards (m+f) in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th am). Considerable quantities of Frogs` spawn almost high and dry due to receding water levels in Central Bog, Kinson Common (17th). Spring snowflake in flower by Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (17th). Heron announcing its presence as it flew low over Pelhams Park towards Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (18th am). Bee orchids surviving the winter well in north Bournemouth with some to a very good size for the time of year (19th). Grey wagtail on a ledge by Longham bridge and 2 little egrets and c25+ gulls downstream of the same region (19th am). 25+ Snowdrops continuing to flower in a hedgerow by Kinson church (19th). Tree Creeper activity around trees by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (20th). Walk to Netherway wood by Millhams Mead to look at recent hazel coppicing (20th pm). 15+ Redwings feeding at ground level in open country at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (20th pm). Goldcrests and Nuthatches observed in Cudnell wood, Bournemouth (20th pm). Conservation tasks in progress on Turbary Common, Bournemouth (21st). Yellow crocuses continuing to flower on the traffic island in front of the Kinson Hub (21st). Much grey squiirel activity in Pelhams Park this morning (22nd). Common frogs observed on the pavement in School Lane, Kinson (22nd eve). Buzzard being chased by magpies through Central Bog and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (23rd pm). Small party of Long-tailed tits active around the margins of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (23rd pm). Good numbers of spawning common frogs observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd pm). Goldfinches visiting an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson Primary School (24th & 25th am). 15+ Snowdrops continuing to flower in a hedgerow by Kinson church (25th). Wood Anemone plants developing well in Netherway wood by Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th). Green woodpeckers (m+f) investigating the upper canopy of an old oak tree near Millhams bridge (25th pm). Nuthatches present around Central Sallows and Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (26th pm). Green woodpeckers active around the Central Bog region of Kinson Common (26th). 15+ emerging Heath spotted orchids recorded in the lower valley, Kinson Common (26th). Common frogs with spawn in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson, Common (26th pm). Speckled Wood butterfly resting in a sunlit corner of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (26th pm). Sparrowhawk flying westwards in low flight through Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th pm). Frog under spawn in a water-filled ditch by the waterfall on Kinson Common (26th). 226+ gps Frogs` spawn recordings undertaken on Kinson Common (to 26th). Clumps of dwarf daffodils well into flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Yellow crocuses continuing to flower on the traffic island fronting the Kinson Hub (28th). Wild Plum partially in flower in a sheltered corner of Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (28th). Hawthorns well into leaf in the developing hedgerow on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (29th). Nuthatches present around Gover`s Glade and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (29th). More emerging orchids found in the lower valley including one southern marsh orchid, Kinson Common (29th). Very recent conservation work on trees in Dragonfly Hollow noted, Kinson Common (29th). Spawning frogs active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (29th). MARCH Pheasant calling from a hedgerow close to Kinson Manor Farm (1st am). Buzzard activity at Millhams Mead and over central Kinson (1st). Gulls, heron, mallards and swans in the shallows downstream of Longham bridge (1st). Pied and grey wagtails active around the perimeter of Longham bridge (1st). Finches including greenfinches present on gorse clumps on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (1st pm). Nuthatch activity on trees by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (1st pm). Visit to Kinson Common to record emerging wild orchids and pale butterworts (1st). Mallards (m+f) in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common at dusk (1st). 12+ new Bee orchid finds found in north Bournemouth (1st). Nuthatches calling loudly to each other by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (2nd am). More emerging heath spotted orchids found in the lower valley Kinson Common (2nd). Gps of 13 fresh finds of frogs` spawn in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Archaeologists undertaking survey work around the bowl barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (2nd). Sloe in flower in the Northbourne region of north Bournemouth (2nd). Spring snowflakes flowering by Poole Lane Sallows, Kinson Common (3rd). Bluebells and grape hyacinths flowering in a sheltered corner in a Central Kinson garden (4th). Lesser Periwinkle in flower in a sunlit corner of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (5th). Buzzard in low flight through Dragonfly Hollow and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (5th pm). Heath spotted orchids continuing to emerge in the lower valley on Kinson Common (5th). Archaeology survey on-going around the bowl barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (5th). Chaffinches in full song at Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th am). Cherry-plum in flower at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (6th). Emerging heath spotted orchids noticeable at ground level now, Kinson Common (6th). Buzzards circling together over Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th am). Kestrel hoverng over the grassland in search of prey at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th am). Countryside team maintaining the Pond trough on Kinson Common and carrying out other conservation tasks (8th pm). Bee orchid count in north Bournemouth now 101 (to 8th). Mallards (m+f) active around the margins of Pepin`s Pond (8th pm). Low-flying Heron plodding slowly over Pelhams Park, heading for Millhams Mead (9th am). Heron and Little Egret present in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (9th pm). Robin in full song after midnight in the grounds of Kinson School (10th). Peacock on the wing by the streamside at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (10th pm). Nuthatches and Green woodpeckers present in Cudnell Woods near Millhams Mead (10th). Small number of Wood anemones and Dog violets in flower in Netherway wood by Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (10th). Chaffinch songs very noticeable now in Pelhams Park, Kinson (11th am). Buzzards heard calling from Poole Lane Heights and Central Sallows, Kinson Common (11th am). Southern Marsh orchid gps recorded in the lower valley on Kinson Common (11th). Comma butterflies observed by Pond Scrub and in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (11th). Some pools shimmering with frog tadpoles in Central Bog, Kinson Common (11th). 40+ Heath spotted orchids now gps recorded on Kinson Common (11th). Bees and other insects taking an interest in flowering gorse generally around Kinson Common (11th am). Primroses and Sweet violets flowering in a sheltered corner of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). Nuthatches and woodpeckers present in the upper canopies of trees in Cudnell Wood by Millhams Mead (12th pm). Brimstone (m), Commas and Green-veined White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th pm). Elderberry coming into leaf at Kinson Common, Millhams Mead and generally around the Kinson district (12th & 13th). Bluebells beginning to flower around Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (13th). Another tiny emerging southern marsh orchid found in the lower valley on Kinson Common (13th). Robin singing after dusk in the grounds of Kinson School (13th). 3 Buzzards circling low over central Kinson close to the Kinson Hub (14th pm). Early morning bird chorus noticeable now in Pelhams Park and Robins by the playarea (15th am). Daffodils and Lesser Periwinkle flowering by Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (15th). Volunteers tidying the Pond trough at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Pussy willows emerging between Dragonfly Hollow and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (15th). Check made on orchids on Kinson Common and heath spotted now emerging strongly (15th pm). Dog wood continuing to flower and a variety of cork-screw hazel with numerous catkins very noticeable now in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). 2 small clumps of primroses putting on a good show in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Black-headed-gulls squabbling over street light resting areas in central Kinson (17th). 103+ Bee orchids now gps recorded in north Bournemouth (18th). 1st Chiffchaff recorded this morning at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (18th). Clumps of daffodils in full flower on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (18th). Nuthatches present on trees by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (18th pm). Volunteers clearing out the Pond trough and margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (19th am). Archaeologists surveying around the bowl barrow on Kinson Common (10th). South Marsh orchids to 34mm tall in the lower valley on Kinson Common (19th). More Early Marsh orchids now appearing in Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th). Brimstone butterfly (m) active around the margins of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (19th am). Comma & Brimstone butterflies active around the eastern perimeter of Central Bog, Kinson Common (19th pm). Volunteers tidying the bankside and the trough at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (20th). More Southern Marsh orchids beginning to appear in the lower valley on Kinson Common (20th). 21st March 2012 - update Heights of orchids recorded on Kinson Common to 21st. Southern Marsh orchids 22mm, 23mm and 30mm. The tallest emerging plant measured at 40mm. Heath Spotted orchids 10mm to 30mm, with the most advanced from 40mm to 45mm tall. The last mentioned is probably a hybrid. Early Marsh orchids Tallest to 15mm. Small charm of Goldfinches resting on an elderberry in the grounds of Kinson School (22nd am). Lone Heron flying low over Kinson School and heading towards Cuckoo woods at dusk (22nd). Pair of Buzzards circling overhead above the Kinson Hub (23rd pm). Peacock butterflies active in the lower valley on Kinson Common (24th pm). Peacock and Comma butterflies competing for the sunniest corners in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). More Early Marsh orchids continuing to emerge in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th). Heath spotted orchids emerging in the drier regions of Kinson Common are more advanced than emerging Early Marsh and Southern Marsh orchids (24th). Brighter and warmer weather is encouraging Southern Marsh orchids to emerge in the damper and muddier regions of Kinson Common (24th). Numerous developing Frog tadpoles of a good size very active in shallow bog pools, Kinson Common (24th pm). Unnoticed Fox strolling openly through Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (24th early afternoon). 3-spined Sticklebacks dashing around at stream bed level close to Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (24th pm). Stuttered call of a Chiffchaff heard at Pond Scrub and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (24th pm). Bumble bees generally observed around Kinson Common (24th pm). 5+ Lesser Periwinkles flowering in a sunlit corner of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (24th). Buzzards circling low over Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th am). Chiffchaff in full song in hedgerow at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (25th am). Goldfinches active around the eastern perimeter of Kinson School (25th am). Bee orchid numbers greatly reduced by lack of rain, rabbits and recent motor cycle activity in north Bournemouth (26th). Small clumps of primroses continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th). Buzzard circling low over Kinson School (26th pm). Heron, Little Egret, Mute Swan and gulls on the river bed downstream of Longham bridge (26th pm). Pied wagtails present on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (26th pm). Chiffchaffs and Nuthatches heard and observed by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (26th pm). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present and in full song at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th am). Green and Great spotted woodpecker activity around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th). Little Egret standing in the shallows downstream of Longham bridge (27th). Pied wagtails present again on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th am). Early Marsh, Heath spotted and Southern Marsh orchids continuing to emerge on Kinson Common (28th). Brimstone, Comma and Peacock butterflies recorded generally around Kinson Common (28th pm). Small clumps of violets beginning to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Chestnuts and a Tulip tree with sprouting leaves in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th). Chiffchaff present in a hedgerow at the rear of Pelhams, Kinson (29th am). Herring gulls present with Black-headed gulls around central Kinson (29th). Visit to Turbary Common with Mr Ted Taylor to look at adders, emerging orchids, Chiffchaffs and a pair of Wheatears (30th am). Blackbird taking nesting material into a hedgerow by Pelhams, Kinson (31st am). Lone Heron plodding slowly over Pelhams House heading for nearby Millhams Mead (31st am). APRIL Carrion Crows building a nest in a tall tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Small clumps pf Primroses and Violets continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st). Starling collecting nesting material in Pelhams Park and carrying it to a nearby nesting site (1st am). Snipe present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Greater Stitchwort and Red Campion flowering in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (1st). Chiffchaffs heard and observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Early Marsh,Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids making good progress on Kinson Common (1st). Mallards (m+f) present in the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Magpies keeping an eye on a Buzzard mewing while flying over Kinson Common (1st). Pied Wagtails present around the Kinson Village Green region of central Kinson (1st). Pale Butterworts on Kinson Common remaining healthy despite the lack of rain (1st). Bog pools laden with numerous frog tadpoles on Kinson Common visibly lower (1st). Flowering gorse on Kinson Common very colourful with Broom also flowering on Poole Lane Heights (1st). Sloe in flower around the perimeter of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (1st). Green woodpeckers heard and observed around the Central Bogs and Poole Lane Heights regions of Kinson Common (1st). Lesser Periwinkles flowering by a sunlit fence at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st). 4 Speckled wood butterflies active in a sunlit corner at the rear of St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (2nd). Buzzard activity around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd pm). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs heard and observed around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd). Green Woodpeckers investigating trees by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (2nd pm). Goldfinches, Greenfinches and some Linnets present around the gorse on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (2nd). Sloe flowering downstream of Longham bridge (2nd). Canada geese (2),Black-headed Gulls, Little Egret and Mallards present downstream of Longham bridge (2nd). Wood pigeons and two white doves active around the arches of Longham bridge (2nd). Green-veined white butterfly present on a bankside by Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (2nd pm). Circling Buzzard chased away by an angry Herring gull over the Cuckoo woods region of Kinson (3rd am). Chiffchaffs present around Glenmeadows and Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (4th). Chiffchaffs present around the perimeter of the Kinson School field (5th am). Snowy Mespil at the flowering stage on the hill section of the Kinson School field (5th). Lone Heron plodding eastwards over central Kinson close to Kinson Village Green (5th am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present around the lower valley on Kinson Common (6th). Amelanchier coming into flower at Pond Scrub and at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (6th). Orange-tip (m) butterfly on the wing around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th am). Orange-tip (2m) on the wing in close proximity to each other in Central Bog, Kinson Common (6th am). Emerging Southern Marsh orchids to 55mm tall and Heath spotted orchids to 32mm+ tall in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (6th am). Early Marsh orchids beginning to show in greater numbers now in Central Bog (6th). Frog tadpoles struggling to survive now in some drying out bog pools, Kinson Common (6th). Freshly emerged specimens of Speckled wood butterflies active around Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (6th & 7th). Pair of Buzzards circling over central Kinson before heading away towards Millhams Mead (7th pm). Primroses and Dog Violets continuing to flower in a sheltered corner of Pelhams Park, Kinson (8th). Amelanchier, Berberis and Dogwood adding welcomed dashes of colour on a dull wet morning visit to Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Heron visiting a back garden close to Kinson Primary School (9th am). Goldfinches and Greenfinches sheltering in a tall elderberry within the grounds of Kinson Primary School (9th). Greater Stitchwort flowering on a bankside by Kinson Primary School (9th). More Molehills appearing in the grassland fronting Pelhams House, Kinson (10th). Chaffinches present around the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (10am am). Pied wagtails visiting Kinson Village Green (11th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present around Kinson Common (11th am). Check made on the progress of Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (11th). Heath Spotted orchids of varying sizes continuing to emerge in the lower valley at Kinson Common (12th). Lone Swallow flying northwards over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (12th am). Orange-Tip, Small Tortoiseshell and Small White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th pm). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats present at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th). Robin taking material to its nest near Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (12th). Tawny Owl calling from its perch near Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th after midnight). Peacock & Speckled Wood butterflies active around the margins of Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th am). Frog tadpoles to a good size in many bog pools on Kinson Common (13th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs making their presence known in many regions of Kinson Common today (13th). Thunder and hailstones scattering pigeons by Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (14th). More Bee orchids gps recorded in north Bournemouth (15th pm). Goldfinches visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (15th). Buzzards present around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (15th). Bluebells,Dandelions, Forget-me-not,Garlic mustard, Green Alkanet and White dead-nettle flowering on banksides at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (15th). Goldfinches visiting back gardens close to Kinson School (16th). Chiffchaffs present again in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th). Small clumps of Primroses and Dog violets continuing to flower in Pelhams Park, Kinson (18th). Jackdaws and Woodpigeons feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (19th). Orange-Tip (m) and Green-veined white butterflies active around Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (20th). Peacock butterflies observed in Central Bog and in the lower valley on Kinson Common (20th). Speckled wood butterfly activity observed in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (20th). Long-tailed Tit observed at its nest site in the upper valley on Kinson Common (20th). Pale butterworts observed in excellent condition in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). Small Common frog observed in the eastern sector of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (20th). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs very evident now throughout Kinson Common (20th). Buzzard calling loudly as it flew northwards over Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th pm). More Bee orchid recording in north Bournemouth (21st). Lesser Periwinkles continuing to flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st). Blackcaps, Buzzard, Chiffchaffs,Goldfinches, Green finches and Pied wagtails recorded at Millhams Mead (22nd). Mole activity very noticeable in the grassland at Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Liaison with Urban Heath and Bee orchid recording in north Bournemouth (24th). Lone Swallow observed flying northwards over central Kinson (25th am). Family of noisy House sparrows present along the western hedgeline in Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th am). Wessex Water clear dam from stream culvert by Kinson School (27th am). Southern Marsh orchids to 95mm tall on the south side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Heath Spotted orchids to 83mm tall on the south side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Early Marsh orchids to 58mm tall on the south side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Heath Milkwort & Lousewort flowering in small clumps in Central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchid plants showing well in the lower valley on Kinson Common (27th). 18+ Heath spotted orchids found on the north side of central Bog, Kinson Common (27th). Kingfisher perched on a log downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (27th eve). Mallards (m+f) resting in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (27th). Despite the weather, theKinson Stream level remains much lower since welcomed maintenance (28th & 29th). MAY Orange-Tip (m) flying around the northern end of Kinson Primary school`s playing field (1st pm). Comma, Peacock and Small Copper butterflies on the wing in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st pm). Emerging Southern Marsh orchids to 130mm tall in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Small numbers of Mallards present on Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm). Lady`s Smocks showing up well in the lower valley on Kinson Common (1st). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs well established on Kinson Common (1st). House Sparrows making good use of the Kinson Hub as their home (2nd). Songs of the Chaffinch very audible in Pelhams Park, Kinson, this morning (2nd). Orange-Tip, Peacock, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing generally around Kinson Common (2nd pm). Pale Butterworts developing well in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Small numbers of Red Damselflies resting on gorse and broom at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (2nd pm). Heath Milkwort, Lousewort and Tormentil at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Magpies searching for frog tadpoles by a pool in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd pm). 3-spined sticklebacks present downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (3rd). Check on emerging wild orchids on Kinson Common (4th). Martins, Swallows and Swifts flying low over Old Tip Heights, Millhams Mead (5th am). Linnets and other finches present around the gorse at Millhams Mead (5th). Hatched egg shells of the Blackbird, Linnet and Song Thrush found at ground level at Millhams Mead (5th). Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Whitethroats present generally around Millhams Mead today (5th). Bluebell,Bugle, Centaury, Comfrey, Dandelion, Forget-me-not, Garlic mustard,Gorse, Green alkanet, Ground Ivy, Herb Robert,Primula, Red dead-nettle and Speedwell in flower around Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (5th). Small gatherng of swallows skimming low over the Dorset Stour downstream of Longham bridge (6th am). Heron and a Little Egret active in the margins downstream of Longham bridge (6th am). Pied Wagtails present around Kinson Village Green and on the higher ground at Millhams Mead (6th am). 3 Whitethroats squabbling around a bramble patch at Millhams Mead (6th am). Green Alkanet flowering in the grassland at Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th). Small Copper butterfly active in a sunlit corner of Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th pm). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids progressing well in the lower valley and a few Early Marsh orchids almost at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (7th). Visit to Turbary Common to look at emerging orchids in Tussock Bog with Mr Ted Taylor (8th). Check made on emerging Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (9th). 2 Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Roe deer present on Big Meadow at Kinson Manor Farm (11th pm). Pied Wagtails present around Kinson Village Green (12th). Check on emerging Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (13th). More fresh mole hills appearing on the fringes of Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). 6+ Swifts zooming low togther over the grassland on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (15th am). Whitethroats active around the brambles close to Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (15th pm). Heath Milkwort and Lousewort flowering on the southern side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). 1 Southern Marsh orchid partially in flower in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th). 5+ Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Large Red Damselfly activity by the side-stream and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th pm). More fresh Molehills appearing on the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). Flowering Spanish gorse showing well in a flower border on Kinson Village Green (17th). Family of Goldfinches visiting back gardens by Kinson Primary School (17th am). Buzzard scattering a murmuration of starlings at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (18th pm). Sparrowhawk in very low flight through a bramble patch at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (18th pm). Small numbers of Swifts circling high over central Kinson (18th pm). Goldfinches visiting back gardens close to Kinson School (19th am). Greenfinches and Sparrows present around the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th am). Chaffinches heard and observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th am). 22+ Early Marsh orchids at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). 26+ Heath spotted orchids emerging in Central Bog north-side, Kinson Common (21st). Southern Marsh orchids showing signs of flowering at the northern end of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (21st). Orange-tip butterflies (m) on the wing by Glenmeadows and near Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (21st pm). Good numbers of Large Red Damselflies observed at Glenmeadows and in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st pm). Brimstone butterfly (m) active around the willows at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (21st pm). 3-Spined Sticklebacks observed downstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (21st pm). Lady`s Smocks flowering in good numbers in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (21st). Three-cornered Leek very plentiful on a bankside in Central Bog, Kinson Common (21st). Some Bee orchids beginning to show signs of flowering in north Bournemouth (22nd). Goldfinches present in gardens close to Kinson Village Green (23rd pm). Annual count of all Early Marsh orchids on Kinson Common (24th pm). Scarce chaser dragonfly observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (24th pm). Holly Blue butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (24th am). Brimstone (f), Holly blue, Orange-Tip, Peacock,Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing on Kinson Common (25th). Jackdaw and Wagtail activity observed on Kinson Village Green (25th am). Tawny Owl calling from Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th late eve). Holly blue butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (26th). Annual survey of Southern marsh orchids on Kinson Common (27th). Holly blue,Orange-Tip, Speckled wood and assorted species of white butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (27th pm). Speckled wood butterflies basking in the sunshine in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th am). Red Admiral and Speckled wood butterflies present on nettle beds, downstream of Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (27th). Herring gull chasing away a buzzard perched on a pylon at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th). Common blue and white-legged damselflies observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (28th). 13+ Bee orchids almost at the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (28th pm). Annual count of Heath spotted orchids in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (29th). Banded demoiselle activity in Gover`s Glade and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (29th pm). Orange-Tip and Speckled wood butterflies observed in the lower valley on Kinson Common (29th pm). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present around the tree-lined margins of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (29th pm). Check made on flowering Early Marsh and Southern Marsh orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th). Holly Blue, Orange-Tip and Speckled wood butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (30th). 6+ Pale butterworts in a clump flowering in Central Bog, Kinson Common (30th). Cinnibar moths active around gorse at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (31st). Check on Bee orchids at the flowering stage in north Bournemouth (31st pm). 3 British white cattle introduced for grazing purposes on Kinson Common (31st). Kinson Nature Diary Records - June to December 2012 JUNE 3 British white cattle settling into their new surroundings on Kinson Common (1st). Sparrowhawk flying southwards over Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (2nd am). Lousewort, Heath Milkwort and Bog Asphodel at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). 13+ Heath Spotted orchids at the flowering stage in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (2nd). Buttercups and Red Campions flowering on the perimeter of Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (2nd). Keeled Skimmer dragonflies (m+f) at rest in damper grasses at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd am). 3 cattle grazing alongside and around numerous flowering Early Marsh orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd late am). Numerous three-spined sticklebacks observed throughout Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (2nd). Common Blue and Speckled Wood butterflies present in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Pale butterworts continuing to flower on the northern side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Lone Fox resting openly on a bankside in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd late am). Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs present around the Gover`s Glade region of Kinson Common (2nd). We showed an Urban Heath warden various aspects of Kinson Common including 3 species of flowering wild orchids (2nd). Bog Cotton grass noticeable on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (3rd). Crows mobbing a Buzzard at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (4th pm). Linnets and Greenfinches present around the gorse at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (4th pm). Check for Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (5th & 6th). 20+ Bee orchids and 1 Common spotted orchid now flowering in north Bournemouth (6th). Goldfinches visiting gardens by Kinson School on a wet and miserable June morning (7th). Jackdaws, Sparrows and Wood pigeons present around Kinson School field (7th am). 2 Southern Marsh at the flowering stage in Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (8th). Pale butterwort flowering at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th). Cattle grazing by the stream flowing through Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th am). Heath Spotted orchids at the flowering stage on both sides of Central Bog, Kinson Common (8th). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids well into flower now in the lower valley, Kinson Common (8th). 3 Buzzards circling over meadowland near Kinson Manor Farm (9th pm). Scarce chaser dragonfly (f), observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (9th). 4 Pied Wagtails running over and feeding on Pelhams Bowling Green, Kinson (10th am). Southern Marsh orchids continuing to flower on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (10th). Flowering Heath Spotted orchids well protected from the elements by bracken in Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (10th). Check made on flowering Bee orchids and a Common spotted orchid in north Bournemouth (11th). Scarce Chaser dragonflies (m+f) observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th). Greenfinches & Linnets present around the flowering gorse at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th). 2 Buzzards circling and soaring high over Kinson Manor Farm (11th pm). Broken Mallard`s egg found at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Bog Asphodels in good numbers at the flowering stage in Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th). Tawny owls flying over Kinson School after dusk (12th). Check made on Early Marsh, Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th). Keeled skimmer dragonfly (f) observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common (13th pm). Speckled Wood butterfly resting on bankside vegetation at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th pm). Pied wagtails feeding at ground level around Kinson Village Green (14th). Check made on flowering Bee orchids in north Bournemouth (15th). Small White & Red Admiral butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (15th pm). Large Skipper observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common, Bournemouth (16th pm). Small numbers of Pale Butterwort continuing to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). 55+ Bee orchids flowering in north Bournemouth (16th). Meadow Brown, Peacock and Red Amiral butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (17th). Large Skipper observed in Central Bog, Kinson Common, Bournemouth (16th pm). Discovery of a Grizzled Skipper butterfly in north Bournemouth (17th pm). Emperor dragonflies patrolling the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th pm). Beautiful Demoiselle (f) active in the side-stream at Kinson Common (19th). 1 Southern Marsh orchid remaining in flower on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (19th). 11+ flowering Pale Butterworts found in a new location on Kinson Common (20th). Completion of the Annual survey of all Wild orchid species on Kinson Common (21st). Common Cow-wheat highly visible on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (22nd). Large party of Starlings feeding their young at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd am). British white cattle present at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (23rd am). Meadow Brown, Large Skipper & Speckled Wood butterflies noted in small numbers on Kinson Common today (24th). Raft spiders observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (24th). Common spotted and Bee orchids continuing to flower in north Bournemouth (24th). Check made on flowering orchids on Kinson Common (25th). Visit to Turbary Common with Mr Ted Taylor, to look at orchids, pale butterworts and reptiles (26th). Large Skipper butterfly, damselflies and a Scarce chaser dragonfly present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (27th pm). Common Darter dragonflies (m+f) present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (28th). Silver Y and Burnet Companion moths present in the lower valley on Kinson Common (28th). Discovery of a Pyramidal orchid in a new location in north Bournemouth (29th). Sparrowhawk being chased southwards over Kinson School by a crow (30th am). Red Admiral and Large Skipper butterfly activity in the lower valley on Kinson Common (30th pm). Roesel`s Bush-crickets active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (30th pm). JULY Jackdaws,Goldfinches,Jackdaws and Wood Pigeons visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (1st). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids continuing to flower in the lower valley of Kinson Common (1st-3rd). Bee, Common Spotted and Pyramidal orchids continuing to flower around north Bournemouth (1st-3rd). Meadow Brown butterflies active around the taller grasses at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd). Corn Marigolds flowering in the grassland at Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Golden-ringed dragonfly hawking over the grassland at the north end of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th). Large White, Meadow Brown and Large Skipper butterflies active in the lower valley, Kinson Common (5th). Single specimens of Early Marsh & Heath spotted orchids flowering on the southern side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Parks officers on site advised of a leaking sewer cover in Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Buzzard soaring and circling high over Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th pm). Hairstreak, Meadow Brown and Skipper butterflies active around Central Bog, Kinson Common (5th). Keeled Skimmer dragonflies active in Central Bog and Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (5th). Orange Hawkweed flowering on a stream bankside, Kinson Common (6th). Despite heavy rainfall,House martins and Swifts in low flights searching for insects over central Kinson (7th). Flowering Bee orchids now fading fast in north Bournemouth (8th am). Meadow Brown and Red Admiral butterflies on the wing in limited numbers at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (8th pm). Party of Swifts flying low over the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth, in search of insects (8th pm). Goldfinches visiting gardens close to Kinson School (9th). Chaffinches present in PelhamsPark, Kinson, this morning (10th). Hedge Brown & Meadow Brown butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (12th & 13th). Kestrel present in Pelhams Park, Kinson, this morning (13th). Bee orchids well faded now in north Bournemouth (13th & 14th). Bog Asphodels,Lesser Skullcap,Lousewort and Pale Butterworts continuing to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Heath Spotted and Southern Marsh orchids well faded now in the lower valley on Kinson Common (15th). Comma, Meadow Brown and Skipper butterflies on the wing in the lower valley on Kinson Common (15th pm). Purple loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife beginning to show in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (15th & 16th). Swallows flying low under the canopies of trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Buzzard Activity around Millhams Mead and Kinson Manor Farm (18th & 19th). Heron in low flight chased by a gull close to the Kinson Hub (20th am). 2 Marbled White butterflies in pristine condition observed in the upper valley, Kinson Common (20th am). Hedge Brown,Meadow Brown, Small Copper & Skipper butterflies observed around the upper valley on Kinson Common this morning (20th). c15+ Harebells flowering in Kinson Cemetery close to Two Barrow Heath (20th). Lesser Skullcap, Pale butterworts and Tormentil continuing to flower in Central Bog, Kinson Common (20th). 3 Goldfinches perched on low foliage at the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (20th am). Skippers, Hedge Brown and Meadow Brown butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st am). Roesel`s Bush-crickets (m+f) observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st). Bramble, Common Mallow, Creeping Thistle, Evening Primrose,Ragwort, St. John`s wort,Spear Thistle, Wild parsnip and numerous others in flower at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st). Jackdaws on house rooftops in central Kinson (22nd). Large Whites on the wing in central Kinson (23rd pm). 4 Mallards flying northwards over Kinson School from Kinson Common (24th am). 6+ Swifts circling in low flight near Gulliver`s Tavern, Kinson (24th am). Comma, Hedge Brown,Holly Blue, Large Skipper,Large White, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Purple Hairstreak, Small Skipper and Speckled Wood butterflies observed on Kinson Common (24th pm). Golden-ringed and Keeled Skimmer dragonflies present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (24th pm). Hedge Brown,Purple Hairstreak and Red Amiral butterflies on the wing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Comma, Hedge Brown,Large White, Meadow Brown butterflies and a Beautiful demoiselle (f) observed in St Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (25th pm). Red Admirals active around the sunlit margins of Pelhams Park, Kinson (26th am). Grayling, Hedge Brown,Large White,Marbled White,Marbled White, Meadow Brown and Skipper butterflies active around Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (26th pm). Betony in flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (26th). Golden-ringed dragonflies active around Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (26th am). Common Blue (m),Hedge Brown,Large White, Large Skipper,Meadow Brown, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th pm). Cinnabar moth caterpillars present on ragwort at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th). Pair of 6-spot Burnet moths observed on Common Centaury at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th pm). Buzzard circling low over Kinson School grounds (27th pm). Holly Blue butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (27th pm). Grayling, Large Skipper, Large White, Meadow Brown,Small Copper, Small Skipper and White butterflies observed on Kinson Common today (28th). Buzzards circling high over Kinson Common (28th). Visit to Millhams Mead to look for Wasp Spider and Roesel`s Bush crickets (29th am). Assorted Damselflies and an Emperor dragonfly observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (29th am). Goldfinches visiting gardens by Kinson School (29th am). Pied wagtails patrolling the perimeter of Kinson Village Green (30th). 5+ Pale butterworts flowering in the northern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (31st). Hedge Brown, Large White, Meadow Brown,Small Copperand Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing around Kinson Common (31st pm). Small numbers of Roesel`s Bush cricket and Wasp spider observed in the upper valley on Kinson Common (31st pm). AUGUST Hedge Sparrow family active around the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). House Sparrows at home in the brick vents of the Kinson Hub (1st). Speckled Wood butterflies active in a hedgerow close to Pelhams House, Kinson (2nd am). Comma, Hedge Brown, Large Skipper, Large White, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Red Admiral,Small Skipper, Small White and Speckled Wood butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Brown Hawker dragonflies observed by Millhams bridge and on the old tip grassland at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Small numbers of 6-spot Burnet moths observed on thistles at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Small clump of Haresfoot clover found at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons by Kinson School (3rd pm). Small group of Jackdaws visiting rooftops in central Kinson (4th). Brimstone (m), Common Blue, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown,Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (5th pm). Mallards (2f +1m) present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (5th am). Migrant Hawker dragonflies observed in the lower valley at Kinson Common (5th pm). Kingfisher present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common at 8.25am (6th). Brown Hawker,Common Darter, Emperorand Golden-ringed dragonflies active around the lower valley on Kinson Common (6th pm). Hedge Brown,Holly Blue,Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies active around Kinson Common (6th pm). Small shoal of 12+ sticklebacks observed c80 metres upstream of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (6th pm). Kingfisher active along the stream banked by Fryer`s Close and Kinson School field (6th pm). 8+ Jackdaws present with gulls near Kinson Village Green (7th am). Small numbers of 6-spot Burnet moths observed at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (7th pm). Hedge Brown and Meadow Brown butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (7th pm). Himalayan Balsom in flower by Millhams bridge (7th). Fewer developing mulberries and walnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson, this year (8th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity on the western boundary of Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th am). Comma, Hedge Brown and Small White butterflies visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green 9th pm). Grayling, Hedge Brown,Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (10th pm). Buzzard circling high over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (10th pm). Roesel`s Bush-crickets active in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (10th pm). British White cattle grazing at the far western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th pm). Small number of Pale Butterworts continuing to flower at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (10th). Large goldfish, in excellent condition, swimming around the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th pm). Emperor and Brown Hawker dragonflies present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (10th pm). Comma,Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th am). Holly Blue and Peacock butterflies visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (11th pm). Jackdaws and Carrion Crows visiting Kinson Village Green (12th am). Carrion Crows, Jackdaws and Pied Wagtails visiting Kinson Village Green (13th). Collared Doves visiting gardens close to the Kinson Hub (14th). Small murmuration of Starlings flying southwards over Kinson School (14th pm). Goldfinches and Jackdaws exploring the roof area of Kinson School (15th). Pair of Pied Wagtails feeding at ground level on Kinson Village Green (16th am). Hedge Brown, Holly Blue,Large White, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (16th pm). 4+ Pale butterworts in flower near the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (16th). 86+ Devilsbit scabious plants at the flowering stage on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th). 3 British White cattle sheltering under trees on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (16th pm). Tawny Owl calling from dense cover by Cuckoo Woods (16th eve). Blackcaps feeding on honeysuckle berries in a back garden by Kinson School (17th am). Comma, Hedge Brown Holly Blue, Speckled Wood and White butterflies present on the perimeter of St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (17th pm). Grayling, Hedge Brown, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (18th pm). Moorhen observed in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th). 3 British White cattle resting on the ground at Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (18th pm). Small numbers of Pale Butterworts flowering on the south-side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Emperor and Brown Hawker dragonflies active at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th pm). Buzzard soaring high over Kinson Common Local Nature Reserve (19th pm). Hedge Brown, Peacock, Speckled Wood and White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (20th pm), Hedge Brown, Meadow Brown and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st pm). Pair of Buzzards circling over Kinson Manor Farm and Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st pm). Six-spot Burnet moths observed on teasels at Millhams Mead (21st pm). Tawny owls active around central Kinson (21st eve). Squirrels picking up morsels at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Dogwood partially in flower in central Kinson (23rd). Tawny owl calling late evening in central Kinson (24th & 25th). Speckled Wood butterfly activity in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). Heron, Mute Swans and Mallards observed downstream of Longham bridge (26th am). Peacock, Red Admiral,Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (26th). Buzzard active around the fields of Kinson Manor Farm (26th am). Tawny owl calling on a damp evening from Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (27th). Tawny owl active aroubd central Kinson and Cuckoo Woods (28th eve). 20+ Goldfinches feeding on creeping thistles in Pelhams Park, Kinson (29th am). Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and White butterflies present in St. Andrew`s churchyard, Kinson (30th pm). SEPTEMBER Enchanter`s nightshade,Great Willowherb,Purple Loosestrife Rosebay Willowherb and Reedmace showing well in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (1st). Small murmuration of Starlings present around central Kinson and Kinson Village Green (1st). Hedge Brown, Holly blue and Large White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (1st). Elderberry in partial flower within the grounds of Kinson School (1st). Nuthatch calling loudly from Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (2nd am). Rowan with ripe berries noted on the fringes of Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (2nd). Pale Butterworts continuing to flower on the north side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd). Hedge Brown and Speckled Wood butterflies present around the margins of Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (2nd). Small numbers of Wasp spiders observed at their webs in Central Bog, Kinson Common (2nd am). 3 British White cattle grazing near devilsbit scabious clumps on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (2nd am). Small patches of emerging wild fungi noticeable around the Poole Lane Heights region of Kinson Common (2nd). Pelhams Park in Kinson beginning to look autumnal with good signs of this season`s conkers soon to fall (2nd). Small Copper, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Common Darter and Migrant Hawker dragonflies on the wing at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Lone Buzzard avoiding a flock of gulls as it flew over Old Tip Heights at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (3rd pm). Brown Hawker, Common Darter,Emperor and Migrant Hawker dragonflies on the wing in the lower valley on Kinson Common (4th pm). Brimstone,Grayling, Holly Blue, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (4th pm). Stand of c26 very noticeable Bog cotton plants observed on the south side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (4th). Small number of 3 Spined Sticklebacks observed near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (4th). Red Admiral butterflies on the wing in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th). Holly Blue and Large White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (4th). Harebells flowering in Kinson cemetery but not on Kinson Common (4th). Large White and Red Admiral butterflies visiting gardens near Kinson Village Green (5th). Herring gulls and Jackdaws visiting central Kinson rooftops (6th). Sparrowhawk scattering pigeons over central Kinson (6th pm). Snowberry noticeable on the western hedgeline of Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). Sparrowhawk chased away by crows over central Kinson near Kinson Village Green (7th pm). Buzzard pestered by crows while flying southwards over the grounds of Kinson School (8th pm). Red Admiral and White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (9th). Red Admiral butterfly in flight during a shower in central Kinson (10th am). Grey Squirrels munching on nuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (10th am). Comma, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral and White butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (10th pm). Buzzard activity over central Kinson (11th & 12th). Meadow Brown,Peacock,Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and White butterflies on the wing at Kinson Common (13th pm). Blue, Great Tit and Long-tailed Tits present in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (13th pm). Common Darter,Emperor, Golden-ringed,Keeled Skimmer and Ruddy Darter dragonflies enjoying the afternoon sunshine at Kinson Common (13th). Devilsbit Scabious continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th). 3 British White cattle continuing to graze at the western end of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (13th). Buzzard activity observed at the northern end of Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (13th pm). Peacock,Red Admiral and White butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (13th). Robins and sparrows feeding on honeysuckle berries in a central Kinson garden (14th & 15th am). Numerous Common Toadflax plants flowering in a shrubbery near Kinson Village Green (16th). Fleabane and Birdsfoot trefoil continuing to flower on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (17th). Carrion Crow, Jackdaws and squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (17th am). Red Admiral butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (17th & 18th). British White cattle grazing on the northern side of Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Lone Kingfisher present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th pm). Ruddy Darter dragonflies in tandem around pools in Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Common Lizard activity observed by the Bowl Barrow on Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (18th). Clumps of Devilsbit Scabious continuing to flower on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (18th). Chiffchaff in stuttered song at Glenmeadows, near Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (18th 1pm). Southern Hawker and Ruddy Darter dragonflies observed around the lower valley on Kinson Common (18th). Red Admiral, Speckled Wood and Large Whites generally observed around Kinson Common (18th pm). 1 Bog Asphodel in flower at the eastern end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (18th). Small numbers of Starlings using lamp posts near Kinson Village Green as resting places (19th). Murmuration of Starlings observed near Cuckoo Woods, Kinson (20th). Robins now a feature of central Kinson gardens (21st). Small numbers of Swallows observed over central Kinson (22nd am). Robin capturing and eating Silver-Y moths in a central Kinson garden (22nd). Carrion Crows, Jackdaws, Wood Pigeons and Squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd). Asters continuing to flower on a bankside at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (23rd). Lawyer`s Wig fungi emerging at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (24th). Holly with ripening berries, Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th). Crows, Pigeons and Black headed gulls feeding close by a flooded area of Kinson School field (25th eve). Buzzard in low flight around the willows of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson (26th am). Small numbers of Large White butterflies in flight during brief sunny periods in central Kinson (26th). Sparrows and thrushes feasting on honeysuckle berries in a central Kinson garden (26th). 2 Adult Swallows flying southwards over Kinson School (26th pm). Snowberry noticeable on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (27th). Small numbers of Large White butterflies observed in central Kinson (27th am). Lone Heron flying south-westwards over Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th am). Large White and Red Admiral butterflies basking in sunlit central Kinson gardens (29th am). OCTOBER Aster continuing to flower on the northern bankside of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Ruddy Darter dragonflies (m+f) active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st). Beefsteak fungi growing inside an oak tree at Central Sallows (1st). Ripening Holly observed at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Hart`s tongue ferns florishing on a bankside at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st). Speckled Wood butterflies active around partially flowering bramble at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (1st pm). Earth balls emerging at Two Barrow Heath and on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st). Pockets of Devilsbit scabious and Native golden-rod continuing to flower around the higher regions of Poole Lane Heights (1st). Cross-leaved Heath, Heather and Tormentil adding a welcomed dash of colour to Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Non-flowering Pale butterwort plants in superb condition in the northern region of Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). 3 British cattle grazing together at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st pm). Green woodpecker making its presence known in Blanchard`s Copse, Kinson Common (1st pm). Red Admiral butterfly activity observed around brambles at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st pm). Falling Conkers now being collected up in Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Dogwood in partial flower in a central Kinson garden (3rd). Magpie in pursuit of a Sparrowhawk flying northwards over Kinson School (4th am). Large group of Starlings perched together on a street light near Kinson Village Green (5th). Sweet chestnuts being collected up in Pelhams Park, Kinson (6th). Nuthatches present and calling from the high canopies of trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). 6+ Bee orchids found emerging in north Bournemouth (7th). Red Admiral observed on the wing at Millhams Mead (7th). Overflow water from stream in field above Millhams bridge, Kinson (7th). Dorset Stour brown and in spate by Millhams Mead (7th). Small pockets of Himalayan balsam & Evening Primrose continuing to flower at Millhams Mead (7th). Asters now looking bedraggled by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (8th). Fresh fall of Sweet chestnuts noted in Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). Amelanchier beginning to show autumnal signs by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th). Numerous Starlings perched on street lights located close to Kinson Village Green (10th). Young Swallow flying south-eastwards over Kinson Primary School (11th am). Red Admiral butterflies visiting Kinson Road gardens (12th am). Red Admiral butterflies sunning themselves on shrubs by Kinson Village Green (12th pm). Red Admiral butterflies on the wing at Millhams Mead (12th pm). Small numbers of adult Swallows circling low over Old Tip Heights, Millhams Mead (12th pm). Little Egret perched in a riverside tree, down stream of Longham bridge (12th pm). Waxcaps present on grassland by Millhams Mead Recycling unit (12th). Carrion Crows and Jackdaws feeding at ground level on Kinson Village Green (13th am). Red admiral butterflies observed at Poole Lane Meadows, Poole Lane Heights, Dragonfly Hollow and at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (13th). Grey wagtails present in the margins of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th pm). Solitary Speckled Wood in poor condition observed at Pond Scrub, Kinson Common (13th). Ruddy Darter (m) observed near brambles, Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (13th pm). Flowering asters and a small stand of reedmace observed in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (13th). Green Alkanet flowering in a sheltered corner of Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (13th). Red Admiral butterfly activity around flowering asters by Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (14th am). Red Admirals active around brambles byKinson School (14th pm). 3 Buzzards circling together high over Kinson School grounds (14th pm). Sparrowhawk "on the chase" through the grounds of Kinson School (14th late pm). Fresh Molehills on the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Ranger attending to British White cattle on Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (15th). Buzzard calling from dense cover in Central Sallows, Kinson Common (15th pm). Ruddy Darter, Emperor and Southern Hawker dragonflies active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Comma and Red Admiral butterfly activity on asters at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th pm). Red campion continuing to flower by Gover`s Glade, Kinson Common (15th). Speckled wood butterflies sunning themselves on oaks at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (15th pm). 3 Mute Swans flying south-westwards over Kinson School (15th late pm). Gulls, Jackdaws and Carrion crows active around Kinson Village Green (16th am). Ripening Sweet chestnuts noticeable on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th). Red Admirals visiting central Kinson gardens (16th pm). Dogwood in partial flower in a central Kinson garden (16th). Pied wagtails visiting the rooftop of Kinson School (17th). Common Toadflax flowering in a shrubbery near Kinson Village Green (18th). Dorset Stour in spate at Longham and Millhams stream overflowing into Kitcher`s Mead (19th). Roe Deer observed on a meadow near Kinson Manor Farm (19th). Pair of Kingfishers active around Millhams bridge (19th pm). 29+ Bee orchid plants emerging in north Bournemouth (19th). Small group of Wood pigeons feeding together at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (20th am). Comma, Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies active at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (21st pm). Small pockets of Himalayan balsam still flowering near Millhams bridge (21st). Walk through Cudnell Woods to look at hazel coppicing, Millhams Mead (21st). Evidence noted of squirrels feasting on fallen sweet chestnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Snowberry very noticeable on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (23rd). Dogwood still partially in flower in a central Kinson garden (24th). Crows and gulls chasing away a buzzard flying low over Kinson School (25th pm). Jackdaws feeding from coconut shells hanging in the grounds of Kinson School (26th). Red Admiral butterflies visiting central Kinson gardens (27th). Starlings and blue tits visiting coconut shells in the grounds of Kinson School (27th & 28th). Squirrels feasting on nuts at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th am). NOVEMBER Murmuration of Starlings heading south-west over Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Crows, pigeons and squirrels feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (1st am). Pied wagtails present by Kinson Village Green (1st). Grey Wagtails (pair) present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (1st pm)). Bullfinches (pair) present in willows at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (1st pm). Numerous Pale butterworts in excellent condition found in Central Bog, Kinson Common (1st). Two British white cattle grazing below Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (1st pm). Dogwood in partial flower in a central Kinson garden (1st). 67+ Bee orchids of varying sizes emerging in north Bournemouth (2nd). 35+ Corvids flying westwards over central Kinson at dusk (2nd). Fox jumping the tall brick wall of Kinson School by Kinson Road (2nd 9:17pm). Group of Grey squirrels feasting on fallen sweet chestnuts in Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Pied wagtails present in Pelhams Park and in the grounds of Kinson School (4th am). Well developed male Hazel catkins observed in an ancient stand at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (5th). Ripe Holly showing well among tall oaks at Great Oaks, Kinson Common (5th). Meadow Pipits present in Central Bog and on Poole Lane Meadows, Kinson Common (5th pm). Green Alkanet still flowering at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (6th). Patches of Red Campion in full flower on the northern border of Pelhams Park, Kinson (7th). 2 British white cattle resting on a slope by Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (8th pm). Bumble bee activity in sunlit regions of Two Barrow Heath, Kinson Common (8th pm). Fox active on the southern boundary of Kinson School field (10th pm). Heron chased over Pelhams Park bowling green by a herring gull (11th am). 2 Mute Swans flying northwards over Pelhams Park towards Dudsbury (11th am). Kestrel active on the higher ground at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th am). Resting Buzzard chased away from a pylon by gulls and crows at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th pm). Red Admiral sunning itself while resting on ivy at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (11th pm). 73+ emerging Bee orchids now found in north Bournemouth (11th). Fresh Molehills noted on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (12th). 1 Water Rail and a Moorhen present at Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (13th am). Low-flying Heron plodding slowly north-eastwards over Kinson School (13th am). Autumn crocuses flowering in Pelhams Park, Kinson (14th). Numerous Pale butterworts still in good condition in Central Bog, Kinson Common (15th). Californian poppies flowering in a sheltered garden near Kinson School (16th). Lone Fox using the Kinson Road school crossing (16th late eve). Small flock of Wood pigeons feeding on the open grassland near the Kinson Bowling Green at Pelhams (17th am). Afternoon walk to look at the colourful autumn shades on the trees and shrubs at Kinson Common (17th pm). 2 Moorhens together on the northern perimeter of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (17th pm). 2 British white cattle grazing together on the slopes of Poole Lane Heights, Kinson Common (17th pm). Bullfinches (m+f) observed in a tree-lined area near Millhams bridge, Bournemouth (18th am). Lone Heron standing silently in the margins of a side-stream by Longham bridge (18th pm). 74+ emerging Bee orchids surviving well in north Bournemouth (18th). Blackbirds, Dunnocks, House sparrows and Robins visiting central Kinson gardens (19th). Dogwood continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (20th). Buzzard mobbed by crows as flew towards Cuckoo woods, Kinson (21st am). Small flock of wood pigeons feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (22nd am). Male Brimstone butterfly observed flying over the rooftop of the Kinson Road Medical Centre (23rd pm). Pied wagtails congregating together on the rooftops in central Kinson (24th). Nuthatches calling to each other from the canopies of wind swept trees in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th am). 50+ Crows flying westwards in a ragged line over central Kinson at dusk (26th). Sparrowhawk swooping low over a playground in the grounds of Kinson School (28th early am). Redwings dispersing through Pelhams Park and Pied wagtails feeding at ground level (29th am). Queen wasp sunning itself on forsythia in a central Kinson garden (29th pm). Pigeons, sparrows and nuthatches active on a frosty morning in Pelhams Park, Kinson (30th). DECEMBER Dogwood partially in flower in a central Kinson garden, also in Pelhams Park (1st). Snowberry evident on the western perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (2nd). Signs of recent Mole activity on the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd). Blackbirds, carrion crows, black headed gulls, herring gulls, house sparrows and jackdaws visits gardens close to Pelhams Park, Kinson (3rd am). Fox casually walking through the grounds of Kinson school, by Kinson Road (3rd late eve). Small murmuration of starlings visiting gardens close to Kinson School (4th). Wood pigeons feeding in a huddled group in Pelhams Park, Kinson (4th am). Small party of Jackdaws active around the rooftops of central Kinson (5th). Pied wagtails active at ground level near Kinson Village green (6th). Party of Starlings perched on top of the tall street lights near Kinson Village Green (7th). Buzzard active at the northern end of Kinson Common (8th). c15+ wood pigeons feeding at ground level on grassland near Pelhams bowling green, Kinson (8th). 8 Redwings flying south-west over Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th am). Fresh molehills observed on the perimeter of Pelhams Park, Kinson (9th). 2 British white cattle grazing at the western end of Two Barrow Heath (9th). Numerous pale butterworts found in good condition in Central Bog, Kinson Common (9th). Mallards (m+f) active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (9th am). 83+ emerging Bee orchids now found in north Bournemouth (10th am). Carrion Crows visiting Kinson Village Green (10th am). 2 Cormorants flying from Millhams Mead towards Kinson Manor Farm (10th pm). Kestrel hovering in search of prey over Old Tip Heights, Millhams Mead (10th pm). Gorse in flower at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (11th). Snipe present by the streamside at the western end of Central Bog, Kinson Common (12th pm). Lone Moorhen active around the southern end of Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (12th pm). Adult Buzzard gliding low over Poole Lane Meadows before landing in Dragonfly Hollow, Kinson Common (12th pm). Redwings present in Pelhams Park, Kinson (13th am). Crows and Wood pigeons feeding at ground level on Kinson School field (14th). Long-tailed tits visiting Pelhams Park, Kinson (15th am). Mallard and Moorhen active around Pepin`s Pond, Kinson Common (15th am). More new molehills found in Pelhams Park and a cacophony of wild birds singing around the perimeter of the parkland (16th am). 9 Wood pigeons feeding together under a London Plane tree in Pelhams Park, Kinson (16th am). Dunnocks visiting gardens close to Kinson Village Green (16th am). Buzzard active in the lower valley on Kinson Common (17th & 18th). British white cattle moved from Two Barrow Heath to the lower valley on Kinson Common (18th). Small murmuration of Starlings visiting rooftops near Kinson Village Green in the pouring rain (19th pm). Dandelions flowering under a hedge near Kinson Village Green (20th). Dunnocks continuing to visit central Kinson gardens (21st). The vibrant leaves of Green Alkanet showing well at ground level at Glenmeadows, Kinson Common (22nd). Good numbers of Wood pigeons congregating together in the lower valley on Kinson Common (22nd am). Pied Wagtails visiting rooftops close to Kinson Village Green (23rd). Numerous Black-headed gulls and Jackdaws congregating around Kinson Village Green (24th). Starlings lining the tops of street lights close to Kinson Village Green (24th). Large family of House Sparrows enjoying Christmas morning in Pelhams Park, Kinson (25th). Dogwood continuing to flower in a central Kinson garden (26th). Cormorant, Heron and gulls present around the flooded margins of Big Meadow by Kinson Manor Farm (27th pm). Fox searching for rabbits in a bramble patch at Millhams Mead, Bournemouth (27th pm). 109+ emerging Bee orchid plants now found in north Bournemouth (28th). Small area of snowberries observed in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). Small numbers of Carrion crows feeding at ground level in Pelhams Park, Kinson (28th). c40+ Gulls, Jackdaws and Pied Wagtails active around Kinson Village Green (29th & 30th). Party of 6 Long-tailed Tits active around the borders of Kinson Bowling Green, Kinson (30th am). A Year on Old Kinson Common 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 This page has been visited times.  Email page  Feedback  Home A Kinson website devoted to old Kinson and modern Kinson |Kinson Review of 2012 |Enjoying local history through Communigate |Isaac Gulliver |Old Maps of Kinson and the surrounding district |Unusual sunsets in Kinson |Kinson Astronomy Photo diary |Kinson Wild Flowers Botany & Blooms picture diary |Kinson Common Wild Orchids |Mr. Archibald Hedge Hog`s column |Looking around the historic Kinson Church |About this website |Kinson Common, Local Nature Reserve, SSSI, SACs site |Kinson Smugglers |Kinson & Kinson Common, 1066 to modern times |Kinson Local Astronomy monthly |Poems about Kinson |History of Kinson in Dorset |Natural history files for Kinson, Longham, Millhams, Turbary |A Naturalist`s Millennium & Kinson Nature Diaries |Kinson Heritage buildings |Kinson Common Virtual Tour |Local Views |Glimpses of Old Kinson |Kinson Monthly Nature Diary |Butterflies |Moonfleet mono photo gallery |Moonfleet colour photo gallery |Moonfleet cartoon photo gallery |Nature Gallery | Kinson Seasons |Insects and Spiders |All named areas of Kinson Common |Kinson Walks 2013 |Cuckoo Woods |Kinson News 2013 |Moonfleet Kinson Wild Birds Photo Gallery |Guestbook