Great Bowden Group
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Natural History Group
The development of the Borrowpit (Site of Special Scientific Interest), which despite the slow progress should see significant activity over the coming months with a pond extension, control of certain vegetation growth and eventually coppicing the willows, new tree planting and a walkway through the wet area. Over time these improvements will encourage more wildlife into the area.
In addition the village benefits from the numerous wild life sites in the area. You only have to look at the Leics & Rutland Wildlife publications to see what is available.
If you are interested in joining the working group please contact Bruce White, who will advise you when a party will be meeting on site.
For general information you can contact either:
Bruce White - Tel: 01858 467976, Email bruceywhite@yahoo.co.uk
If you spot any wildlife or anything interesting near your home please contact Gerald Mitchell who is recording all the information. Thank you.
Gerald Mitchell - Tel: 01858 462393, Email mtchg6@btinternet.com
News and Future Events
LRWT Great Bowden Group
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
Winter Program:-
Wednesday 15th Feb 2012 - A.G.M. followed by 'Summer Leys Nature Reserve' Jane Pearman, Reserves Manager BCNPWT (Northants) tells us how the reserve was turned from a bean field into a nature reserve, its site history, management and wildlife.
Wednesday 21st March 2012 - 'A Trip Down the River Welland' A pictorial voyage from the river's source to the Wash by Tom Youden.
Wednesday 18th April 2012 - 'Creating a Living Landscape' Simon Bentley Director LRWT will provide an illustrated, up to date account of the Trust’s work to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland for everyone.
Meetings held at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall
Entrance fees (include refreshments) £1.50 for Wildlife Trust members £2.00 non-members
Bruce White on Tel: 01858 467976, Email bruceywhite@yahoo.co.uk
If you spot any wildlife or anything interesting near your home please contact Gerald Mitchell who is recording all the information. Thank you. Gerald Mitchell - Tel: 01858 462393, Email mtchg6@btinternet.com
Photo Gallery
Pictures taken by John Hunt
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Local Nature 2010
Four-Spotted Chaser & Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe (mating) & Mountain Flower
Song thrush & Sparrow Hawk
Kingfisher
France – Cevennes 2010
Bee Hawkmoth & Dipper
Lady's Slipper & Swallowtail
GREAT BOWDEN NATURAL HISTORY GROUP
Although the initial thought was to form a stand-alone group it was subsequently decided to become a local link for Leics. & Rutland Wildlife Trust. This group comprises a few village enthusiasts, who are keen to develop the local interest in the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.
The group will provide the platform for LRWT local events, which during the winter will involve monthly talks from visiting speakers in the Village Hall, Great Bowden and during the summer will switch to outdoor events, such as visits to local nature reserves. In addition help will be provided to the LRWT, which is planning the development of the Borrowpit, a SSSI site near the village now owned by the Harborough & Bowdens Charity.