Abingdon Naturalists Society
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Abingdon Naturalists Society
 Our Society was set up in 1967 by wildlife lovers, to give an opportunity to learn about the natural world around us, promote conservation, and - just as important - to get out and see it in the company of experts and friends. Butterflies, bats, fowl, flora, fungi ... all on the agenda. Come and join us - visitors welcome too.
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Meetings
Monthly Meetings
These are held on a Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm at Abingdon School. Enter by the main gate in Park Road. Next to the entrance is the Bursar’s office and just beyond on the right the Ingham Room in the new Arts Centre where our meetings are normally held. There is parking nearby. Occasionally meetings are held in the Charles Maude room in the main school building at the top of the drive.
Field Meetings
Meet at the venue and time stated. Car sharing is strongly recommended. Anyone without transport should telephone one of the officers or committee members who will try to arrange a lift. Offers from car drivers will be welcomed.
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Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions are due on 1 Oct:
- Single £6
- Family £11
- Non-member visitors to indoor meetings £2
For membership information, please contact the Treasurer.
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ANS Noticeboard
| Sun 11th May 2008 |
Field Meeting at 10:30 am.
Woodland walk – Brasenose Wood. Meet Homebase Car Park to West of Oxford Ring Road (SP555050)
Leader John Killick
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| Wed 14th May 2008 |
Field Meeting
7.00pm
Water Violets and other spring flora.
Meet Barton Lane opposite Sophos Building, a walk of about 1.5 miles level walking. Leader: Dr Bob Eeles
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Other Events / Information
| BOOK REVIEW |
GUIDE TO GARDEN WILDLIFE:
British Wildlife Publishing.
Richard Lewington (ANS Member) has illustrated field guides on butterflies, moths and dragonflies that are rightly regarded as classics by enthusiasts and insect experts alike. Now Richard has produced a guide that covers all branches of wildlife to be found in gardens. He has even persuaded brother Ian to add his equally brilliant artwork for the key section on birds. A pity that, in this section particularly, the blue colouring has not been faithfully reproduced.
This is a book not only for the non-expert and the curious, but even those with considerable knowledge of some orders will find enlightenment, especially in the illustrations of the more obscure subjects. The guide makes no attempt to be comprehensive, but includes the more likely occupants of the average garden. The cast ranges from Badgers and Tawny Owls to Rat-tailed maggots.
No longer will there be a good excuse for not identifying that slug that strays on to the patio or the beetle discovered in the greenhouse. No longer will the curious gardener need a vast library to consult when some mystery insect alights on a prize bloom. Very often the identity and habits will be exposed by leafing through this one slim volume.
The book has not enjoyed an easy birth, having been much delayed following the tragic death of Steve Hopkins, the planned author. Richard appointed himself as substitute - not a bad decision. There is also a lively and contentious introduction by Ken Thompson, author of the critically acclaimed “No Nettles Required”.
Even if Richard were not an Abingdon Naturalist, surely no member would want to be without this volume at the knock-down price of £12.95.
Tony Rayner,
April 2008
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