Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Monitoring Report Spring/Summer 2016
Contents
Context 1 A. Systematic Recording 4 Methods 4 Outcomes 8 Reflections and Recommendations 21
B. BioBlitz 24 Reflections and Lessons Learned 28
C. References 29
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Location of The Plain on Wimbledon and Putney Commons 3 Figure 2 Standing water at the entrance to The Plain from the Office area at BioBlitz time, late June, 5 2016 Figure 3 Location of reptile refugia showing the number found at each sample site 7 Figure 4 Baling on The Plain in early August 2016 10 Figure 5 The Plain: a general vista with orchids among lush grass - June 2016 11 Figure 6 The Hogweed Patch - Late June 2016 11 Figure 7 Peacock Butterfly caterpillars at the Nettle Patch 11 Figure 8 Dartford Warbler on Gorse –September 2016 12 Figure 9 New signs at relocated uncut area within the Conservation Zone autumn/winter 2016-17 13 Figure 10 Clouded Yellow Butterfly 3rd July 2016 17 Figure 11 Wood mouse captured during the small mammal capture-release survey, October 2016 20 Figure 12 Hedgehog at Putney Lower Common, October 2016 20 Figure 13 Bioblitz Route 2016 24 Figure 14 BioBlitz Blackboard 25 Figure 15 Lime Hawk-moth 25 Figure 16 Beating for Insects - inspecting the catch 27
LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Mowing dates for the Conservation Area of The Plain 2008-2016 4 Table 2 Comparison of sward eight data from spring 2014, 2015 and 2016 9 Table 3 Habitat patches included in floral survey to support the BioBlitz 12 Table 4 Birds of The Plain Spring-Summer 2016 14 Table 5 Typical Birds of The Plain in terms of frequency of observation 15 Table 6 Summary of insect recording 2016 16 Table 7 Butterflies on The Plain and others from assorted Commons locations but not on the routine 17 transects Table 8 Comparison of the most abundant Butterfly species recorded in 2015 and 2016 18 Table 9 Summary of mammal sightings 2016 19 Table 10 Comparison of BioBlitz results 2014-2016 28
LIST OF APPENDICES A1 The Wildlife and Conservation Forum (W&C Forum) and Volunteer Recorders 30 A2 WPC Wildlife and Conservation Events 2016 and associated W&C Forum activities 31
A3 Sward Height Data from the Conservation Zone of The Plain - Spring 2016 32
A4 a Floral Records for The Plain 2016 34 b Bioblitz Plant Communities - beyond the main area of The Plain - 2016 39 c Heathland walkabout - September 2016 41
A5 Birds on The Plain, Wimbledon Common, 2016 42
A6ai Wimbledon Common, Butterfly transect records - re-established long-term transect, 2016 45 A6aii Wimbledon Common Butterfly transect records –'New' Transect, 2016 47 A6bi Damselflies and Dragonflies at the Commons ponds and Beverley Brook, 2016 48 A6bii Supplementary Dragonfly and Damselfly records, 2016 49 A6c Moths recorded at 1 Thatched Cottage, Wimbledon Common, 2016 51
B1 BioBlitz Programme Flyer 2016 69 B2 BioBlitz Fauna and Overall Species Totals 71 B3 Identification guide sheet used for BioBlitz 2016 74
C1 Farm Bog records - assorted invertebrates especially moths 2016 75 C2 Stag Beetles sightings Wimbledon and Putney Commons and environs 2014-2016 77 C3 Air Quality Measurements in Merton, 2016 78
THANKS ARE DUE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED RECORDS FOR THIS REPORT; TO THE WILLING VOLUNTEERS; FOR THE SUPPORT OF WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION FORUM MEMBERS; AND FOR THE RECIPROCAL ENTHUSIASM OF WIMBLEDON AND PUTNEY COMMONS STAFF. A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES TO ANGELA EVANS FOR HER HELP WITH PROOF READING, CHASING MISSING DATA AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE FINAL FORMATTING, COMPILATION AND PRINTING OF THE REPORT.
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Monitoring Report
Spring/Summer 2016
ECOLOGICAL MONITORING AT WIMBLEDON AND PUTNEY COMMONS
SPRING – SUMMER 2016
CONTEXT
2016 has been busy. In particular it saw: the third year of detailed monitoring on The Plain; the third BioBlitz event; the continued incorporation of wider monitoring activities across the Commons; an externally commissioned National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey and Habitat Assessment; and the inaugural Wildlife and Conservation Forum (W&C Forum) ‘Winter Talk’. There was further development of the programme of walks with the public, especially new staff-led events, to highlight different areas of the Commons, their history, wildlife interest and current management objectives; and the expansion of the programme of volunteer conservation management activities.
Work on The Plain and the BioBlitz event was overseen by the Wildlife and Conservation Forum) which by 2016 had become well-embedded in the structure of Wimbledon and Putney Commons (WPC) life. In the summer 2016, members of the proto-Volunteer Forum were incorporated into this group. This brought together oversight of the wildlife volunteer recording efforts and the contributions of conservation working parties, such as the ‘scrub bashers’, organised by the Conservation and Engagement Officer (C&EO) (Appendix A1). This link is important since evaluation of volunteer-aided conservation management activities in terms of plant and animal response is an essential follow-up activity for good long-term management and for feedback to volunteer participants.
The inaugural W&C Forum ‘Winter Talk’ was held in February 2016. These meetings aim to reach out to engage a wider pool of participants in discussions about wildlife and conservation issues for management of the Commons. The guest speaker for 2016 was James Adler from the Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) who has been central to building up a successful grazing herd used for heathland and grassland management across the sites managed by SWT. Around 100 people attended the talk which prompted a lively discussion. Later in the summer, a small group from WPC joined with a Birkbeck Ecological Studies Group to visit the herd’s headquarters at Wisley Common, Surrey, and learn more about the practicalities of grazing management. Building on these events and further prompted by public interest, Conservators and staff at WPC have agreed to explore more fully the possibility and practicality of short-term seasonal grazing management on the Heaths and Acid
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Grassland areas of the Commons, while acknowledging the challenges presented in an open access location.
During early summer 2016, Penny Anderson Associates (PAA) were commissioned to undertake a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment and National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey of the Commons. This work will give a systematic basis around which to plan new monitoring activities and, very importantly, help to identify and prioritise conservation management actions. Analysing and interpreting the final feedback report (received in January 2017) is likely to form a major activity for W&C Forum members working with WPC staff during 2017.
2016 also saw a pilot small mammal survey in the vicinity of The Plain, again linked with an expert from the Surrey Wildlife Trust. This was the first such survey since 1996 and since all ran smoothly it is planned to incorporate further studies in a wider range of habitats as part of the BioBlitz event for 2017. Other W&C Forum public events in 2016 also included night-time sorties, such as the Pete Guest Bat walk and moth ‘trapping’ in scrub woodland near The Plain. Early morning seasonal bird walks were again popular and an autumnal fungal foray gave some new monitoring data (Appendix A2).
In autumn 2016, the now expanded W&C Forum agreed to a routine pattern of 6 meetings per year at bi-monthly intervals with the winter evening meeting, in the form of a ‘Winter Talk’, open to the wider public and volunteers additional to this programme. Ad hoc informal opportunities to explore key issues as a group would be convened as appropriate when specific issues arose.
In 2016, one such extra activity was the visit by Seb Dance, an MEP working on revision/evaluation of EU conservation strategies such as the Habitats Directive and feeding into the revised Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). He was championing Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and WPC’s importance as a habitat for Stag Beetles (Lucanus cervus). A diversity of wildlife and conservation organisations were represented at the meeting, including the Peoples’ Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), the London Wildlife Trust (LWT), Natural England (NE) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). This gave staff and W&C Forum members a valuable opportunity for informal engagement with potential key strategic partners at local, national and even international level. Subsequently a small group of W&C Forum members visited GiGL HQ to explore potential links and data sharing.
Monitoring activity in 2016 followed a similar pattern to 2015. Priorities were to:-
• Consolidate the records from The Plain initiated in 2014 using the same methodology as reported in Monitoring the Plain, Summer 2014 and Wimbledon and Putney Commons Monitoring Report Spring/Summer 2015 • Review the impact, if any, of the continued use of an earlier summer mowing date for The Plain, as adopted in summer 2014, (Table 1) on ground nesting song bird species and fauna and flora more generally • Continue monitoring public response to the Conservation Zone (Table 1, Footnote1) of The Plain • Note general environmental features such as soil conditions and weather • Whenever practicable incorporate wider recording activity led by specialist groups so that a fuller picture would emerge of WPC wildlife
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• Continue to engage and enhance public participation in wildlife observation through a weekend of focal BioBlitz activities • Introduce an extended programme of public participation activities through staff, volunteer and visiting expert-led walks and other activities • To offer opportunities to participate in ecological management under the guidance of the C&EO or his delegate.
The main focus of this report is the wildlife and associated recording undertaken from March to September/October 2016 by assorted volunteers coordinated through the W&C Forum. This centred on Conservation Zone of The Plain and followed the procedures adopted in 2014 and used again in 2015 (Taylor, 2014; 2015; Figure 1). Less additional recording by other parties was achieved this year; for example the extensive insect surveys conducted in 2015 by staff from the London Natural History Museum (LNHM) were not repeated. The regular (roughly weekly) reports of people’s activities on The Plain and its changing aspect were only patchily achieved this year mainly due to illness and other commitments of a key volunteer. There were fewer floral surveys of The Plain reflecting changing family commitments of another recorder and similarly fewer moth records. This highlights the problem that the current reliance for systematic observation, record sharing and collation on volunteer effort makes the scientific underpinning of conservation work on the Commons somewhat vulnerable.
Figure 1 - Location of The Plain on Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Recording and some management activity was again undertaken earlier in the year at Farm Bog by the London Wildlife Trust (LWT). Some feedback data are included with this report (mainly for insects - Appendix C1) but the full species list is still awaited for 2015, as well as 2016. It is though almost certain that GiGL may have these data and as such they can be retrieved. Further monitoring at Farm Bog is proposed for 2017. Management work mainly comprises opening pools within the Bog by removing some Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) tussocks; some cutting back of Reeds (Phragmites communis); and invasive scrub control. It is known that Veilwort (Pallavicinia lyellii) a mat-forming, thalloid, liverwort which is becoming increasingly rare in much of Europe continues to thrive at Farm Bog which is probably the most important valley mire site remaining in the Greater London area (Taylor, 2015; Plantlife International, 2007; LWT, 2015; LWT, undated).
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Additional Damselfly and Dragonfly data to those presented in this report have also been sent to GiGL from where they may be retrieved (or by direct contact with SR and BB - see Appendix A1). The W&C Forum are working to improve data sharing between WPC, GiGL and adjacent wildlife groups for the mutual benefit of all parties. However, for day to day management of the Commons it is important to have all WPC records directly lodged with the C&EO so that they can be easily and quickly retrieved and acted upon appropriately. At the same time data sharing across Greater London and with adjacent county records for Surrey, and indeed nationally, is of wider scientific importance especially given changing climatic conditions, threats to open countryside through changing farm practice and relaxation of planning restrictions on urban development, and, within London, the potential impacts on biota from nitrogen deposition linked with increasing air pollution. It is appropriate for WPC to participate in this data sharing and though some progress with data processing and management has been made in 2016, further supporting resources are needed for data collation, verification and data entry to external systems.
Table 1 Mowing Dates for the Conservation Zone of the Plain 2008-2016
Year Date mowed Year Date Mowed 2008 September 27th 2013 September 20th 2009 September17th 2014 August 7th Experimental earlier mowing designed to promote a longer sward the following spring 2010 August 24th 2015 August 8th Repeated early mowing; larger un-mowed zone reserved since some ground nesting song-birds still present. 2011 August 25th 2016 August 4th Repeated early mowing; changed location of un- mowed area since previous location was becoming heavily invaded with tree seedlings and saplings. Linked area to small patch of taller heather to give slightly larger contiguous uncut area. 2012 August 30th Note: work under the HLS agreement started in 2008 and finished in 2016. Future heathland and grassland operations will be carried out under the umbrella of the new Countryside Stewardship scheme.
1.The principal management element is late-summer mowing of the target conservation area (9.7 ha, about 4/5ths of the total area of The Plain, 11.7ha,) with (hitherto) 1 hectare left uncut as a refuge of longer grass-herb sward for the benefit of ground nesters and making an overwintering refuge for some insect species, small mammals and reptiles e.g. lizards. From spring roughly 1/5th of The Plain experiences a regular mowing regime to maintain its suitability for general recreational use; the remainder, the Conservation Zone, is left uncut until late summer except for three mown pathways to allow the public to traverse the area. Annually, this un-mown area is declared a restricted access zone to all users and especially to dog walkers and their dogs from 1st March to 31st July to protect breeding birds from disturbance.
A SYSTEMATIC RECORDING
METHODS
Monitoring in 2016 followed procedures initiated in 2014 and 2015. Data from the three years are therefore directly comparable and have the potential to develop management understanding of the impact of the timing of the summer mowing, recreational disturbance and physical environmental conditions on the bird population of The Plain, and especially the ground nesting species, and on other fauna and the flora. Flora, butterflies, dragonflies and birds were recorded by the same
4 volunteers as in 2015 and, in the case of flora and birds, 2014. In 2016 a LNHM staff volunteer joined in the afternoon of the BioBlitz walkabouts but LNHM undertook no other additional insect recording. However, the C&EO extended the pilot 2015 survey for reptiles gaining a fuller insight into this group in the target area of the Commons.
As previously, the Conservation Zone - the restricted access area of The Plain - was the main focus for recording activities (Taylor 2014, 2015). Additional data, from other locations on the Commons are included for some groups, mainly invertebrates, on the neighbouring heathland areas; from the two major Butterfly transects across a range of Commons habitats; from the wetland zones around the Commons ponds; and from Farm Bog. Informal monthly two hour walk-about observations on all groups were piloted by the C&EO at Putney Lower Common from February 2016. It is anticipated these will become part of the routine work of the C&EO.
Sward height
Detailed records for sward height in the Conservation zone were noted (RT) during brief surveys in April and early May. Spring 2016 was cold and wet and renewed sward growth seemed delayed in comparison with previous years such that there was little point in taking earlier records. It seemed unlikely ground nesting song birds would take up residence until the weather became warmer and the terrain drier. As in 2015, measurements were taken within the uncut area of the Conservation Zone as well as in the surrounding more extensive conservation area. Heather areas were measured as well as the main grassy locations but detailed measurements were taken at fewer sites than in 2015. Again it was clear from casual observation that the early spring sward presented a mosaic of vegetation heights with, in the cut areas, patches of heather, grass and rush the predominant variants whereas the uncut square and uncut heather patch potentially markedly increased the range of habitat opportunities for fauna. Standing water for quite prolonged periods, in small as well as larger pools, was a striking feature of The Plain in spring 2016, and persisted until late June (Figure 2) .
Figure 2 - Standing water at the entrance to The Plain from the Office area at BioBlitz time, late June 2016
Flora
Plant records (US, RT) were made from early May until late June around the date of the BioBlitz (25th-26th June) with an additional rapid survey in early September. Building on the September survey initiated in 2015 this again sought to investigate which were the main species that recovered
5 quickly to flower again following the early August cut. This is particularly relevant for late summer insect diversity, and vegetation recovery will also influence habitat suitability for small mammals and in the following spring will influence sward suitability for ground nesting birds. Recording followed the same procedure as in 2014 and 2015 with observations taken during a series of random walks undertaken for 2-3 three hours during each visit (Taylor, 2014). As in 2015, grass species records were verified throughout the season as each species flowered. At the time of the BioBlitz, additional plant recording was undertaken in the marginal habitats that would be visited during the event. More time was given to this than in previous seasons and some new species were noted, partly due to extra recording time and also due to a change in the BioBlitz route.
Public Use of the Plain – Disturbance Factors
Public use of The Plain was recorded very informally from late March to late August. This included records of dogs and dog walking which are the main disturbance factors for the area. As in 2014 and 2015, particular attention was given to the public response to signage restricting access to, and activities within, the Conservation Zone which was established primarily to protect ground nesting birds. Records were intermittent and ad hoc, and mainly derived from observations by bird and plant recorders and WPC staff. The volunteer recorder who regularly walked the area of The Plain in 2014 and 2015 was unable to participate fully in 2016 but did supply additional records from time to time.
Birds
Records for The Plain were taken from March to end September. These included the regular observations of the WPC bird watching community as collated by DW. These were supplemented by occasional observations from the plant and butterfly recorders when on site (US, RT, SR) and the Commons staff.
Insects
In 2016 Butterfly data for The Plain have been extracted from the extended permanent transects that were established in June 2015 with help from Butterfly Conservation. SR monitored these regularly. Though they do not focus directly on The Plain they do importantly:
a. Enable updated records on the long established transect route previously monitored by Gay Carr b. Give new insights into butterflies within the woodland glades and parts of the areas subject to recent Holly thinning c. Cover a wide range of the Commons habitats giving useful contextual data for management.
Dragonfly data were recorded for the main wetland areas and pond sites on the Commons. These included the pond areas closest to The Plain, Hookhamslade and Bluegate Gravel Pit but not the wetter areas of The Plain itself nor the immediately adjacent wet heath. BioBlitz data, however, partially plug this gap.
Moths
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Intermittent moth records (AE/LH) were taken during events with the public in May and during the BioBlitz, and at 1 Thatched Cottage (as in 2015) but observations were made much less frequently than in 2015 - this was partially due to the relevant volunteers’ other commitments, and also due to increasing predation at the moth trap by birds and Hornets. Some additional moth data were noted during the summer caddisfly searches at Farm Bog (DC).
At the time of the BioBlitz, some records were gathered for a much wider range of insect groups by volunteer from the staff from the LNHM who had also participated in the extensive surveys undertaken by LNHM in 2015. These data are included in the overall BioBlitz records. Further data for insects, and other invertebrate groups from BioBlitz time were also noted by the expert volunteer (SP) who helped to lead the event. Information on Stag Beetle sightings was contributed by the public but it must be noted these data, while relevant to the Commons Special Area of Conservation (SAC) status, are not pertinent to the focal study area of this report, The Plain, and in some cases refer to nearby gardens rather than the Commons per se (Commons News April 2016; Appendix C2).
Other fauna
During 2016, building on an inaugural study in 2015, the C&EO conducted a basic reptile survey on Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath from April until October. Ten corrugated metal sheets - refugia - were positioned at various locations, including two on The Plain, and in a range of nearby woodland, heath and acid grassland locations (Figure 3). Each sample location was visited on nine occasions during the survey period.
Figure 3 - Location of reptile refugia showing the number found at each sample site.
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In 2016, as in 2014 and 2015, no systematic records were taken for amphibians or mammals. Some data are available from BioBlitz activities, from observations during routine monitoring for other species, from the small mammal trapping event undertaken in October 2016, from a moth trapping and bat walk evening event in May, and from several fungal forays that took place in autumn. Preliminary findings of the 2016 NVC survey and Phase 1 habitat assessment undertaken by external consultants Penny Anderson Associates (PAA) also contributed some information on associated fauna as did informal observations by members of the public during recreational visits to the Commons.
Environmental Data
No new soil monitoring was undertaken. Informal weather records were noted in the late spring and early summer by staff living on the Commons and by the regular recorders of plants, birds and public behaviour and during the measurements of sward height. Nutrient status data were monitored at the Commons ponds as part of a Thames Water for Wildlife Project coordinated by the Freshwater Habitats Trust - http://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk (2016).
OUTCOMES
Sward Height
Details of height records measured in April and early May are show in Appendix A3. As noted in 2015, the cut area of the Conservation Zone showed patchy variation. Typical grass sward heights ranged from 10cm-12cms with some smaller areas of taller grasses around 16cms, e.g. found along a lusher drainage line, close to the area of tall clumpy Fescues (Festuca arundinacea). Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) patches, which were commonly associated with standing water areas, in Spring 2016 showed heights of 23cm and by May, in the uncut area, around 30cm. The cut area Heather was short - around 8cm in April and 8-12cm in the May samples. Purple Moor-grass in the uncut area still retained its dead flowering heads giving grass heights close to 100cm and these areas typically also included abundant Birch (Betula pendula) saplings of around 36cms. In May the shorter turf was around 10-15 cm but some patches of ‘wiry grasses’ predominantly Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina) and Matt Grass (Nardus stricta) were still only 8-9cm with recovering cut Purple Moor-grass showing shoots at 7cm. Among the shorter grasses, basal rosettes of Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Common Catsear (Hypochaeris radicata) and Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) were conspicuous and in the uncut zone Creeping Willow (Salix repens), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), Goat Willow (Salix caprea agg.) and numerous Birch saplings and seedlings suggested the area was potentially transitioning to scrub. In summer 2016, the uncut area was relocated within the Conservation Zone and the transitioning area was cut to halt scrub invasion. In terms of ground nesting song birds, the uncut area and the taller Heather patch were structurally suitable as nesting sites as in 2015 but the persistent cold weather coupled with the extensive and persistent pools of standing water were in marked contrast to 2015.
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Table 2 Comparison of sward eight data from spring 2014, 2015 and 2016
Date 2014 April 2014 May 2015 March 2015 April 2016 April 2016 May
September cut Early August Early August cut in 2013 cut in 2014 in 2015 Vegetation Height Height Height Height Height Height type cm cm cm cm cm cm Uncut Purple 10-15 some 20 tussock 20-25 Moor-grass tussocks NA bases tussocks NA tussocks bases 24 98 with dead 99 with dead 70 with dead flowering flowering heads flowering heads heads Other Purple 11 10 generally NA 5-7 5 Moor-grass 7 new season new season growth growth
Heather NA NA 21 older 8-12 8-10 8
Rush 22-30 33-37 14, 22 ,26 23 uncut 23 29 generally area 42 uncut area
Grass - 5-7 5-7 10 8-13 10-12 5-8 ‘wiry’ / ‘fine’ Probably Very few Very few Rabbit Rabbits Rabbits grazed? Other grass 8 5-7 15 e.g. Rabbit NA NA NA Common Yorkshire fog grazed? Sedge / Sweet Vernal Grass
Other notes Many wet Mallards Drier spring Drier spring Wet and cold Very cold at pools noted though cold until late June night with nights with frosts in first frosts until Mallards and two weeks mid-May Canada Geese of May noted
From the limited data gathered, timing of the summer cut does not appear to have a marked impact on recovering vegetation height the following spring. In terms of promoting ground-nesting song birds and especially Skylarks, it would seem that more relevant to promoting a favourable sward are the weather conditions of the spring and early summer, the presence (or lack of) Rabbit grazing and the height of the cut the previous year. Maintaining an uncut patch is also important. Nesting is most likely in the uncut areas and spring warmth to encourage new growth in these areas and fewer standing pools are probably significant in this respect. Timing of the cut may have much greater significance for its impact on floral composition and beyond that insect and other faunal diversity. It will, for example, be important to ensure that in key species such as Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus
9 minor), which by its hemi-parasitic nature reduces grass vigour and thereby favours floral diversity, seed set and seed drop occur before the cut takes place.
Flora
The full floral records for The Plain are shown in Appendix A4a. Floral data from the June surveys of nearby habitats along the BioBlitz route are shown in Appendix A4b and those from the brief heathland survey undertaken at the beginning of September 2016 are in Appendix A4c. On The Plain, 75 species were recorded over three full visits from April until the BioBlitz event in June and in the post-cutting rapid survey at the start of September. This is slightly fewer than in 2014 and 2015. The cold and wet weather of spring and early summer followed by intense warm and dry periods from mid-July through August almost certainly explains this difference. In the early spring and summer grasses were more prominent than in the two previous recording seasons whereas Yellow Rattle was much less in evidence, its first leaves only appearing in late May with most plants not fully flowering until July and early August. The lush grass sward tended to obscure more delicate flowering forbs. The absence of extensive areas of Vetches (Vicia spp.) and low frequency of Grass Vetchling (Lathyrus nissolia) were also noticeable. In the early summer Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile) was recorded across a much wider area than previously. Mosaics of Heath Bedstraw and Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) were widespread among the shorter Matt Grass and Fescue areas with Tormentil also thriving in areas previously taken over by shallow standing water for prolonged periods. The consensus among the plant recorders and more casual observers was a three week delay in flowering dates by comparison with 2014 and 2015.
That the wetter and initially cool conditions followed by high summer warmth had favoured grass growth was confirmed by the off-take from the early August mowing. In 2016, 80 bales of hay were removed compared with 60 the previous year (Figure 4).
As in 2015, Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) and Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) seen in 2014, were not recorded on The Plain but the significant colony of Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetissima) noted in 2015 reappeared in similar abundance (Figure 5). As in 2015 this was in flower at BioBlitz time though in 2016 the BioBlitz was held a week later in June than the previous year. At the early June monitoring survey only a single Southern Marsh Orchid was in bloom. Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) was noted again (JW) and appeared to be thriving in the wet conditions prevalent in early summer.
Figure 4 - Baling on The Plain in early Augus t 2016
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Figure 5 - The Plain: a general vista with Orchids among lush grass, June 2016
A fuller survey was made of the nearby habitats to be included in the BioBlitz route than had been undertaken in previous years (Table 3). Slender Tare (Vicia tetrasperma) was noted at the Hogweed Patch (Figure 6) during the BioBlitz walk (26th June) and near the Nettle Patch an extensive area of Meadow Crane’s Bill (Geranium pratense) was seen. Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) was noted on the heathland area en route to Hookhamslade pond but this and other Willowherbs (Epilobium spp.) were not recorded on The Plain in 2016. This could be because, like some other later flowering herb species e.g. Vetches, the Willowherbs had lost out in competition to the vigorous grass growth or it might be an artefact reflecting the lack (due to recorder unavailability) of a late July survey of The Plain, immediately prior to the mowing, when in this ‘late- arriving summer season’ the Willowherbs might have been flowering and thus more conspicuous. The importance of retaining small weedy habitat patches and the important interplay of flora and fauna was spectacularly demonstrated at the Nettle Patch during the BioBlitz walk. Here the distinctive black caterpillars of Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io) were found in abundance feeding on the Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves (Figure 7).
Figure 6- The Hogweed Patch - late June 2016
Figure 7- Peacock butterfly caterpillars at the Nettle Patch
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Table 3 Habitat patches included in floral survey to support the BioBlitz
Additional floral survey site Location Additional floral survey site Location Hogweed Patch TQ2305972261 Around Hookhamslade Pond TQ2321371794 Nettle Patch TQ2312472169 Secondary Woodland-short route TQ2331271865 Heath Patch near Reptile Refuge TQ2320772002 Wayside Area Near Wood Pile TQ2303572253
In September 2016 a brief survey was made of the large heathland area of Putney Heath beyond the Windmill car park and grassy area towards the general direction of Kingsmere. 15 plant species were recorded including Cross-leaved Heath, though this was very sparsely distributed, and Rosebay Willowherb. Heather (Calluna vulgaris) predominated throughout. Redshank (Polygonum persicaria) was evident in some dried out temporary pool areas which were characteristic of the area. Also present, and not seen on The Plain, was Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) and Gorse (Ulex europea). In floral terms the community is not species diverse; it is the structural form of Heather and Gorse which is important since at different stages of maturity they provide different feeding, shelter and nesting opportunities for birds and a diversity of invertebrate habitats. The temporary pools too are an important part of these heathland communities especially for invertebrates. Volunteer work, scrub bashing, has been opening up heathland areas at WPC and beneficially halting some scrub invasion. Saplings of Pedunculate Oak (Querus robur), Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris), Birch (Betula spp) and Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) are common and without regular active management much of this area could develop into secondary woodland. Attempts have also been made to control bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), an invasive species on heathlands, and topsoil scrapes have been undertaken to remove the woody seedbed. This Figure 8 - Dartford warbler on gorse short walk-about survey (approximately 2 hours) was September 2016 undertaken to gain a baseline marker for future recording and in particular to note the presence/absence of key-note heathland species and form an impression of the current state of these communities. Somewhat appositely, later in the autumn, a Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata) was recorded perched, text-book-style, on mature Gorse affirming that at least one key element was present (Figure 8).
Public Use of The Plain – Disturbance Factors
Systematic recording of public use of The Plain was not possible in 2016. However, periodic informal observations were noted. These mainly related to dogs and dog walkers and whether or not people were complying with the signage regarding the restricted access area during the main nesting season. On sunny days this area is also very tempting to sunbathers and picnickers; rubbish is occasionally left. In March, bird recorders frequently observed owners walking dogs off-lead through the Conservation Zone with dogs often chasing into the uncut area. Such disturbance is a considerable concern when trying to encourage ground nesting species. Most reports of this behaviour came in early spring when the signage requesting ‘dogs on leads’ and ‘no dogs nor people’ in the uncut area were first displayed. Some signs were damaged or removed by the public. Later in the season, as the sward across the whole area grew, fewer disturbances were reported. However, on the afternoon of BioBlitz participants saw first-hand how difficult it can be to persuade some members of the public to respect the conservation objectives. A dog owner and unleashed dog
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In late summer 2016, as a trial, new signs were erected around the revised uncut area highlighting wider conservation objectives and with the aim of ensuring signage became familiar at all seasons. It is hoped that this might make the crucial spring signage less obtrusive and thus less targeted and that a pattern of behaviour avoiding the crucial conservation areas would become a well-established norm among the dog walking community.
Figure 9 - New signs at relocated uncut area within the Conservation Zone autumn/winter 2016-17
However, aside from these specific incidents, the public in general are supportive and respectful of the conservation management requirements. Most walkers follow the mown pathways through the Conservation Zone and picnicking, sunbathing and other general recreational activities mainly occur in the regularly cut Recreational Zone of The Plain.
Birds
In 2016, 29 bird species (1135 birds) were observed on The Plain during 52 recording visits (Appendix A5). This is 7 more species than in 2015 (1095 individuals) though similar in terms of species diversity to 2014 when 28 bird species (864 individuals) were seen. As in previous years, Crows were the most abundant bird species. Table 4 shows the species recorded in 2016 and their overall frequencies. Highlighted grey are the additional species noted in 2016 compared with 2015 with their presence / absence from 2014 observations also indicated.
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Table 4 Birds of the Plain Spring- Summer 2016
Common Name Scientific Name Observation Status at Wimbledon and Observed Observed frequency 2016 Putney Commons 2015? 2014? Carrion Crow Corvus corone 495 Breeding resident y y Starling Sturnus vulgaris 110 Scarce breeding resident y y Jackdaw Corvus monedula 94 Common resident, y y occasional breeder Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis 76 Passage migrant and winter y y visitor, not bred since 2004 Swallow Hirundu rustica 66 Breeding summer visitor y y Woodpigeon Columba palumbus 61 Breeding resident y y Common Swift Apus apus 52 Non-breeding summer y y visitor Mallard Anas platyrhynchos 39 Breeding resident x y Magpie Pica pica 36 Breeding resident Y y Redwing Turdus illicus 30 Regular winter visitor; x y passage migrant Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago 13 Passage migrant, winter y y visitor Canada Goose Branta canadensis 8 Breeding resident x x
Skylark Alauda arvensis 7 Passage migrant; occasional y y breeder (2015) Kestrel Falco tinnunculus 6 Breeding resident y y Northern Oenanthe oenanthe 6 Regular passage migrant y y Wheatear European Saxicola rubicola 5 Regular passage migrant y y Stonechat Greylag Goose Anser anser 4 Bred at Kingsmere 2000-05; x x now an infrequent visitor Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes 4 Scarce passage migrant; x y minimus winter visitor Whinchat Saxicola rubetra 4 Regular passage migrant, y y mainly seen in autumn Blackbird Turdus merula 3 Common breeding resident x y
Fieldfare Turdus pilaris 3 Passage migrant; scarce x x some years Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus 3 Breeding resident x y
Grey wagtail Motacilla cinerea 2 Scarce breeding resident; x y passage migrant Hobby Falco subbuteo 2 Breeding summer visitor; x x passage migrant Stock Dove Columba oenus 2 Breeding resident y y Common Sylvia communis 1 Breeding summer visitor; x Whitethroat passage migrant Jay Garrulus glandarius 1 Breeding resident x y Reed Bunting Emberiza 1 Passage migrant occasional y y schoeniclus breeder (2015) Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis 1 Scarce passage migrant; not x x bred since 1990 Grey-highlighted rows denote species seen in 2016 but not recorded in 2015
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Across the three study years, 2014-16 a common pattern of the most frequent species can be observed (Table 5). Noticeably Mallards (Anas platyrhyncos) are present in some abundance in 2014 and 2016 but missing from 2015 when the spring and early summer was much drier. 2016 also saw Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) and Greylag Geese (Anser anser) foraging on The Plain reflecting the persistent wet conditions.
Table 5 Typical birds of The Plain in terms of frequency of observation (Skylark numbers are included for comparison)
2014 2015 2016 Species -Common Numbers Species -Common Numbers Species -Common Numbers Name seen Name seen Name seen
Common Crow 375 Common Crow 386 Common Crow 495 Wood Pigeon 142 Jackdaw 196 Starling 110 Starling 93 Swift 107 Jackdaw 94 Meadow Pipit 43 Swallow 73 Meadow Pipit 76 Jackdaw 26 Starling 69 Swallow 66 Swallow 26 Wood Pigeon 48 Wood Pigeon 61 Mallard 21 Meadow Pipit 45 Common Swift 52 Wheatear 17 Kestrel 27 Mallard 39 Redwing 17 Magpie 23 Magpie 36 Stock Dove 16 Stock Dove 23 Redwing 30 Skylark 2 Skylark 19 Skylark 7
Recording periods 2014=51 visits 5th March-23rd September 2015=52 visits 3rd March-25th September 2016=52visits 3rd March-30th September
Missing from the 2016 records compared with 2015 were House Martin (Delichon urbicum), Sand Martin (Riparia riparia), Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis), Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) and Linnet (Carduelis cannabina). Of these, only House Martin and Sparrowhawk were recorded in 2014. However, while Sparrowhawk was a single observation in 2014 and 2015, there were 20 records for House Martins on The Plain in 2015 (up from 1 in 2014). Clearly conditions either just locally or more generally were better for House Martins in 2015. Skylarks, though seen, did not breed in 2016. Woodpeckers were not seen on The Plain. Further discussion of the changing bird populations across Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath are available in the annual report collated by DW (Wills, 2016).
Insects
In 2016 the principal insect records pertinent to The Plain are for butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies and, collected mainly around BioBlitz time, moths. There was no additional specialist recording of Beetles, Bees and Wasps from this area and its surrounds. New records were available for Farm Bog and the volunteer recorder (DC) plans to repeat the survey in 2017. From the BioBlitz some additional information for Beetles, Flies and other insect groups became available. This is included in the BioBlitz section of this report.
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Table 6 Summary of insect recording 2016
Main Recorder Location Dates Comments Appendix Group Butterflies SR The Plain within the main 1.4- Same transect as that re- A6ai Wimbledon Common 23.9 vamped in 2015 to build on Butterfly transect Gay Carr long-term record
Butterflies SR SW Wimbledon Common 1.4- New long-term transect A6aii and Fishpond Wood 19.9 established 2015
Dragonflies BB Pond sites throughout 12.5 - 7-post, Bluegate Gravel Pit, A6bi and Wimbledon Common and 13.9 Hookhamslade, Curling, Damselflies Putney Heath and Beverley Ravine, Rushmere, Brook Kingsmere, Queensmere ponds; Farm Bog
Dragonflies SR Bluegate Gravel Pit pond, 28.4- Interesting additions to A6bii and Hookhamslade pond, 11.06 supplement BB records Damselflies Farm Bog
Moths AE/LH 1 Thatched Cottage Various Predation problems A6c Wimbledon Common dates affected records Assorted New records triggered by AC1 Site- DC Farm Bog 30.6- searching for Caddis flies at specific 25.8 Farm Bog records
Butterflies
The same two transects, as established last year with assistance from Butterfly Conservation (Taylor, 2015), were recorded in 2016. While neither focuses directly on The Plain they give an excellent insights into the butterfly communities of the Commons. Data from The Plain have been extracted from the ‘Wimbledon Common’ transect (Appendix A6ai) which was re-established on 2015 to build on the long term records of the previous recorder, Gay Carr. The second transect from the Southwest of Wimbledon Common is very valuable in recording woodland habitats since a key management objective is to open up woodland glades and rides which should, longer-term, enhance the butterfly populations, both species diversity and more probably species abundance.
Across the whole of Wimbledon Common 29 species were recorded, 22 on the ‘long-term transect’ including 14 on The Plain with also Clouded Yellow (Coelias croceus) which was seen on The Plain but not within the transect area. Another 6 species were noted at assorted sites but not within either of the routine transects (Table 7).
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Table 7 Butterflies on The Plain and others from assorted Commons locations but not on the routine transects
The Plain Other Additions to Location Transect species Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Small skipper Thymelicus sylvestris Essex Skipper Thymelicus Plateau – June July lineola Large Skipper Ochoides sylvanus White-letter Satryium w- Various sites around Elm- Hairstreak album food plant June and July Large White Pieris Brassicae Brown Hairstreak Thecia betula One egg at Richardson Evans Memorial Ground 18th June Small White Pieris rapae Purple Emperor Apatura irs One seen early July on golf course SW of Windmill Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas Silver-washed Argynnis paphia One seen near Fritillary Hookhamslade pond 9th July Common Blue Polyommatus icarus Marbled White Melanargia One seen near Bluegate galathea Gravel Pit pond 29th July Holly Blue Celestrina argiolis Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Peacock Aglais (Inachis) io Specked Wood Pararge aegeria Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonis Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina Ringlet Aphantop hyperantus Small Heath Coenoympha pamphilus Clouded Yellow Coelias croceus
Figure 10 - Clouded Yellow butterfly
photo 3rd July 2016
As in previous years Meadow Browns (Maniola jurtina) were the most abundant species, peaking in early July with 131 records overall from the long-term transect and 19 from the new transect. Gatekeepers (Pyronia tithonis) were next in abundance on the long-term transect with Small Whites (Pieris rapae) similarly abundant to Meadow Browns in the new transect. Peacock butterflies were relatively abundant in both years in the new transect. Overall, butterflies were less abundant than on the equivalent transects in 2015 despite being able to start recording earlier than in 2015 (because the transect routes were already established) (Table 8). Almost certainly the cold weather
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Table 8 Comparison of the most abundant butterfly species recorded 2015 and 2016
Re-established New transect including woodland areas. Long-term transect Including sites on The Plain 2016 2015 2016 2015 Species in Number Species in Number Species in Number Species in Number order of seen order of seen order of Seen order of seen abundance abundance abundance abundance
Meadow 131 Meadow 184 Meadow 19 Peacock 40 Brown Brown Brown Gatekeeper 77 Gatekeeper 96 Small White 19 Meadow 39 Brown Green-veined 27 Small / Essex 23 Comma 16 Gatekeeper 34 white Skipper Specked Wood 22 Common 19 Gatekeeper 14 Brimstone 34 Blue Small skipper 14 Large 15 Peacock 9 Holly Blue 23 skipper Ringlet 13 Speckled 14 Speckled 7 Green-veined 20 wood Wood white Comma 10 Small Heath 13 Small Copper 7 Comma 13 Total all 343 Total 407 Total recorded 121 Total 255 records recorded recorded
Dragonflies and Damselflies
19 dragonfly species were recorded on the Commons in 2016, 18 in the main survey records (BB) with an additional species, Red-Eyed Damselfly (Erythnomma najas) noted by SR. This compares favourably with 17 noted by the same recorders last year. Hairy Dragonfly (Brachytron practense) and Willow Emerald Damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis) were both recorded again building on the 2015 records and it seems the latter, a relatively recent colonist in the UK, is now spreading rapidly in the Commons and elsewhere locally. The species was first recorded in Surrey at Redhill in 2014. The most prolific species were Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella), Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) especially abundant at Queensmere, Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) and Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula). The records for Small Red-eyed Damselfly (Erythromma viridulum) at Rushmere and Queensmere were noteworthy. Also of interest is the apparently increasing attractiveness of Rushmere to dragonflies and damselflies though this may reflect previous under-recording at this location. It would be useful to return to this comprehensive data set (Appendix A6bi) and sort by location so that the effects of any future management to open up surrounding vegetation can be monitored.
Moths
2016 was a poor year for moth recording on the Commons. The regular garden moth-trapping at 1 Thatched Cottage by LH and AE was severely disrupted at the beginning of the bird breeding season when the local population of Great Tits (Parus major), Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) and Wrens
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(Troglodytes troglodytes) could be found feasting on the catch in the moth trap each morning. Whilst it is a fact of nature that birds feed on moths, providing a ready-made breakfast table goes very much against the ethics of moth-trapping. Garden recording began again at the end of the breeding season but, along with field recording, was more seriously disrupted by an increasing number of breeding Hornets (Vespa crabro), being attracted to the light. Hornets will also predate on the moths but, more importantly, they present a health and safety issue for the recorders and so recording once again stopped. However, despite this, there were two species of note recorded; the Micro-Moth Musotima nitidalis taken on 30 October 2016, only the second site record. Another visitor and first site record taken on the same night was a Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata).
Several moths were also recorded during a visit to Farm Bog by a caddisfly recorder (DC) (Appendix C1). Of the species recorded, one, Epichnopterix plumella, is a National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS) Category 3 ‘Very Scarce’ species. The record would require confirmation by the County Recorder and it is not clear if this has been obtained.
Other Fauna
In 2016, a basic reptile survey was carried out on Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath similar to that piloted in 2015. The survey included locations on or near to The Plain. 10 corrugated metal sheets were positioned at various sites around the area (Figure 3) in mid-March and these were inspected on 9 occasions between 13th April and 3rd October 2016.
Across this sampling period there were 24 sightings of Common Lizard (Lacerta (Zootoca) vivipara) but no other reptile species were seen. Many more Lizards were seen in the refugia than in 2015 when only 1 was found in these locations. Other wildlife noted using the reptile refugia in 2016 included Common Toads (Bufo bufo), Common Newts (Lissotriton vulgaris), Bank Voles (Clethtionomys glareolus), Field Voles (Microtis agrestis) and Field Mice (Long-tailed field mouse/wood mouse) (Apodemus sylvaticus).
As in 2014 and 2015, most mammal sightings are chance reports or incidental sightings during other field work as noted below (Table 9). However in October 2016 a systematic mammal trap and release exercise was conducted with assistance from the Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT). From 49 Longworth traps set out, just 6 became occupied all with Wood Mice (Apodemus sylvaticus (Figure 11). The traps were set along the woodland margin to the south of The Plain and within a scrubby and overgrown grass and bramble clump on the south-east of The Plain. The wood mice were all found among the overgrown grass and bramble area. Young mice, lactating mothers, and full grown males were all represented in this small sample.
Table 9 Summary of mammal sightings 2016
Common Name Scientific Specimen Tracks/signs Approximate Source Name observed noted Location Daubenton’s Myotis + Queensmere Pete Guest Walk/ Bat daubentii BioBlitz Common Pipistrellis + Queensmere Pete Guest Walk/ Pipistrelle pipistrellis BioBlitz Soprano Pipstrellis + Queensmere BioBlitz
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Pipistrelle pygmaeus Rabbit Oryctolagus + The Plain RT cuniculus Field vole Microstus + (dead) The Plain and PH agrestis environs/reptile survey Bank vole Clethtionomys + Reptile refugia PH glareolus) Wood Mouse Apodemus + The Plain and PH, RT and sylvaticus environs volunteers Grey squirrel Sciurus + Widespread Public carolinensis Fox Vulpes vulpes + Near The Plain / RT Inner Windmill Rd Badger Meles meles + Widespread NVC surveyors
Hedgehog Erinaceus + Putney Lower PH europeaus Common Local public Muntjac Muntiacus + Woodland near WPC Keeper reevesi Scio pond Shrew Sorex araneus + ( dead) Near woodpile PH / Windmill road Weasel Mustela nivalis + Near The Plain / SB Inner Windmill Road
These informal sightings are helping to build our knowledge of the mammal fauna of the Commons. Two points currently stand out: the evidence for small mammals, the food supply for birds of prey such as Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) and also important to the diet of Weasels (Mustela nivalis) and to some extent Badgers (Meles meles); and, most particularly, the presence of Hedgehogs (Erinaceus europeaus) at Putney Lower Common which has been confirmed from numerous sightings (Figure 12). Hedgehogs are a species in decline throughout the British Isles and under threat on London open-spaces. Their presence at Putney Lower Common gives a new conservation management target for Commons staff. This news prompted the W&C Forum to make Hedgehogs and their conservation the theme for the 2017 Winter Talk.
Figure 11 - Wood mouse captured during Figure 12 - Hedgehog at Putney the small mammal capture-release survey, Lower Common, October 2016 October 2016 20
Environmental Factors
The only direct environmental sampling undertaken in 2016 was on the ponds. As part of the Thames Water for Wildlife project (freshwaterhabitats.org.uk, 2016) BB analysed the water of the Commons ponds, and the feeder stream to Farm Bog, for their nitrate and phosphate content. None were found to have high levels; all were indeed very clean. High nutrient and especially phosphate levels would encourage eutrophication and rapid growth of water plants that could ultimately, on their death and decay, lead to de-oxygenation and reduction of associated faunal diversity. Nutrient rich conditions would favour vigorous and rapid growing plants which in competition with slower growing plant species would also deplete floral diversity in the ponds and pond margins.
No soil monitoring was undertaken though this would be a useful complementary exercise in view of the large numbers of dogs on the Commons. Not all owners are responsive to the need to remove dog soiling which is a potential source of phosphate enrichment that could affect, in particular, the acid grasslands and heathlands and also run-off to ponds. Given surrounding air quality is poor and likely to be enriched with nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollutants (Lee, personal communication 2016; data supplied by the London Borough of Merton (Appendix C3)), it would be beneficial to begin some soil and regular water quality monitoring.
To date no weather recording instrumentation is available for WPC. Anecdotal information on the cold and damp early spring and summer has been noted throughout this account but it is hard to establish the extent to which this was unusual since no reliable historical data for the locality are available. Since weather potentially impacts on all species, it would be useful to commence regular instrumental records.
REFLECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A huge debt is owed to the volunteer recorders who have once again generated useful records for The Plain, and the Commons more widely, using established scientific recording methods. An increasingly valuable data base is being generated which, longer-term, will form the basis for identifying trends and changes and has the potential to inform management practice. Coordination of efforts from the diverse groups; plants, birds, the different orders of insects, other invertebrates and increasingly mammals is producing a more holistic understanding of the Commons ecology. The following points emerged as key themes for discussion and future action.
1. Data depend on expert volunteers. This means the long-term sustainability of recording cannot be guaranteed. It would be beneficial to consider ways of engaging new expert partners to assist with this work or devise ‘fun’ training events for new volunteers or perhaps consider targeted surveys with wider public participation. It would also be beneficial to have additional staff expertise that could participate in the surveys and thus give more certainty of long-term continuity.
2. The data records themselves must not be seen as finished and filed away year by year. They are living information that needs analysis. Inter-year comparisons, identification of risks, monitoring changes due management activity and other factors, depiction in easily communicated graphs and through posters - these targets should be the aim. Data also need to be shared with other recording groups and especially LWT and GiGL and also with
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the Surrey Biodiversity Information Centre and SWT since much historical information on species distribution relates to the former vice county of Surrey. Ideally this needs the active oversight of a staff member; alternatively this could be achieved through the work of a volunteer or paid part-time assistant. This person could then also assist with making WPC ecological archive data accessible for reference and use by staff and the public. PH has listed the materials held; what is needed now are extraction and analysis of key information and its easy availability via the website.
3. It is important not to lose sight of previous recommendations. For example the need to investigate further the potential for seasonal grazing; the benefits that could accrue from an on-site weather recording station; the need for more analysis of soil and water quality. Investigation of potential air pollution impacts should be added to this list.
4. Future recording needs to be linked more closely to the major habitat types identified thought the NVC Survey and Habitat assessment of WPC. This survey also suggested that The Plain, the current investigative focal area, is a prime conservation habitat on the Commons. As such it will still be beneficial to maintain the records for The Plain on an annual basis.
5. Some new effort needs to be made to access the Farm Bog records held by LWT. Though these are sent to GiGL they are not currently readily retrievable by WPC. Recently it has been decided to delay partnering with GiGL until more of the archive records have been entered into the WPC electronic data base which adds a further difficulty to accessing the data via this route. These records would be beneficial for the practical oversight of this wetland area which is important for London overall. The information would also be a useful comparator for developing work on similar smaller wetland sites at WPC.
6. Pertinent to potential data sharing a simple system for geo-referencing records should be agreed for WPC. This needs to be compatible with the needs of external organisations such as LWT, SWT, GiGL and at the same time accessible to, and easily understood by, volunteer recorders. Since not everyone has a smart phone, it might be worth investing in one or two simple models onto which a relevant locational app could be downloaded
7. On The Plain there is a need to monitor the impact of mowing timing on seed set and seed drop in crucial meadow species such as Yellow Rattle and other interesting floral elements which may be important food sources for high summer insects. While mowing contractors need to be booked well in advance of the event, it would be helpful to ascertain the potential for date adjustments on occasions such as occurred in 2016, when cold weather appears to have delayed the onset of flowering and thus seed set in some herbaceous species. This may mean not all elements of the floral mix had set seed before mowing occurred and means potentially the sward could be less diverse in the immediate future. This can only be ascertained by recording again in 2017.
8. The pilot small mammal capture and release survey was an excellent learning exercise. Repeating these surveys across a wider range of habitats on Wimbledon Common and
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Putney Heath should be considered. A similar survey should be extended to Putney Lower Common alongside hedgehog monitoring.
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B BIOBLITZ 25TH- 26TH JUNE 2016
A general report of the BioBlitz, including species found during the event activities is available on the WPCC website; the programme for the event is included here (Appendix B1). This was the third WPC BioBlitz. The format was similar to previous years except that for 2016 the route for the general nature walks was shortened by visiting Hookhamslade Pond rather than Bluegate Gravel Pit Pond (Figure 13). This gave more time for searching in the marginal habitat patches en route alongside The Plain. Pond-dipping was included at Hookhamslade. It was clear from feedback in previous years that the searching and discussions surrounding findings were particularly motivational for participants.
Figure 13 - BioBlitz route 2016
In view of the cool and wet weather still prevalent in June, an undercover base-camp was set up in the garage area near the main WPC Ranger’s Office. Here people could browse WPC publications and identification texts; meet with representatives of LWT; partake of refreshments; and even indulge in ‘wildlife’ face painting. Quekett Microscopical Society again set up base inside the adjacent Information Centre enabling micro-beast investigations in the warm and dry, as in previous years.
Swampy conditions prevailed along the route and the woodland section (south of The Plain) had to be curtailed since, even with wellingtons, the surface water was challengingly deep especially for younger participants. However, unlike 2015, it was still possible to run the Saturday evening Bat walk and the Moth trapping event with the public. Moth trapping finished early (11.30pm) as rain set in but some additional overnight trapping was undertaken at 1 Thatched Cottage.
Sunday June 26th began with an early morning bird walk followed by the moth trap opening and then two general ecological explorations in the morning and afternoon. As in previous years, volunteer plant recorders had visited The Plain and the habitats along the route to prepare a species list immediately prior to the public events. More attention could then be given to ‘extras’ spotted on the day and to invertebrate fauna. All participants were encouraged to enter species found during the events onto the main BioBlitz blackboard located in the base-camp area (Figure 14). Additionally a few invertebrate specimens were collected for subsequent identification (and released again
24 later). For some species, identification requires additional microscope study or further growth and development before confirmation is possible. Patience and persistence too is needed. The full list of fauna found during the BioBlitz is shown in Appendix B2. This includes late additions from the guest ‘bug’ expert (SP) following confirmatory identification and verification and miscellaneous additional species from major faunal phyla; amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, arachnids, gastropods, and annelids which were either not featured, or not highlighted in classificatory terms (e.g. Bloodworms and Freshwater Shrimps are simply noted with the pond information), in the website report of the event (wpcc.org.uk/nature/bioblitz-2016).
Figure 14 - Bioblitz Blackboard
44 people joined the bat walk led by an expert (JT) from the London Bat Group. Participants were taken to Queensmere where they found Soprano Pipistelles (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) and some people thought they also detected Common Pipistelles (Pipistrellus pipistrellus). Most spectacular was the sight of Daubenton’s Bats (Myotis daubentonii) swooping over the water surface. Nearby a young female Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) was calling. The group then moved to the moth trapping area in woodland near the Nature Trail. Despite the damp and chill, a splendid Lime Hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae) (Figure 15) was the first moth to arrive as well as numerous Mottled Beauty (Alcis repandata) and Orange Footman (Eilema sororcula). Overall, including the overnight ‘mothing’, 19 moth species were recorded during the BioBlitz (Appendix B2). Figure 15 - Lime Hawk-moth
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During the Sunday morning bird walk 28 species were noted. A particular highlight noted just after the main walk was a Red Kite (Milvus milvus) seen heading north above the Causeway. Later in the day a Kestrel was seen over The Plain and a Skylark was spotted rising from the long sward near the uncut area of The Plain during the afternoon walk. These species, plus the Tawny Owl recorded the previous evening, give an overall bird count of 32 for the BioBlitz. This is a similar total to the two previous BioBlitz events in 2015 and 2014 with, in the main, similar species noted. Not seen in 2016, but noted in 2015, were Canada Goose, Coot (Fulica atra), Coal Tit (Periparus ater), Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris), Reed Bunting and Hobby, though Canada Goose, Reed Bunting and Hobby were all recorded during the overall seasonal monitoring of The Plain. Red kite was the most notable addition in the 2016 BioBlitz which also included Great Tit, Starling, Tawny Owl, and Jay which were not noted in 2015. As in 2015 there were no records of Great Spotted Woodpecker which had been seen during the 2014 BioBlitz, nor Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea). However, most between-year BioBlitz variations reflect chance variations in timing and minor details of season and not major ecological change. The BioBlitz is all about what can be found in a single day’s (or weekend’s) recording activity rather than long-term trends. It is also about engaging with, and enthusing, the public. The events, though, may sometimes beneficially supplement species records simply by having more people observing and recording as indeed occurred in a major way in 2015 when a team of volunteers from the LNHM joined the event.
Plant records for the BioBlitz are those recorded on The Plain and at the marginal habitat patches during the pre-survey undertaken the previous week (Appendices A4a and A4b). 73 species were noted during these visits, 55 from The Plain and 18 in the habitat patches; an additional 5 plant species were found during the general walks at the BioBlitz. As already noted in the main monitoring report (page 10), the striking difference in 2016 was the late flowering of Yellow Rattle and the relative lack of Vetches and related species. Slender Tare was found the Hogweed patch during the morning walk; it was not recorded on The Plain in 2016. Other additions found during the walks included Meadow Cranesbill (Geraneum pratense), White Dead-nettle (Lamium album), Barren Brome (Bromus sterilis) and Sycamore saplings (Acer pseudoplatanus).
Overall 78 species (55 +23) were recorded. This compares with 82 overall (59 + 23) in 2015 and 71 overall (56 +15) in 2014. The very wet conditions underfoot in 2016 prevented an effective survey in the proposed secondary woodland habitat and thereby some expected woodland species are missing from the 2016 records. On the other hand there are new records such as White Water Lily (Nymphaea alba) from the recording near Hookhamslade. It must be noted that in 2014, the plant searches in the marginal habitat patches were less full than in 2015 and 2016. It should also be noted that the groundflora species Geum urbanum (Wood Avens/Herb Bennett) was erroneously recorded as Potentilla sterilis (Barren Strawberry) in the 2015 woodland survey.
Sweeping for invertebrates and shrub beating were among this year’s highlights (Figure 16). 10 butterfly species were seen during the walks; 5 dragonfly species; and 23 assorted insect species, e.g. Flies and Beetles. These included those confirmed by subsequent expert identification after the event. Moths give a further 19 species to the insect total making overall 57 insect species.
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Figure 16. Beating for insects – ‘inspecting the catch’
Other fauna positively identified during the BioBlitz included from the amphibians Frog, Toad and Smooth Newt; from the reptiles, a Common Lizard; two arachnid species; two crustaceans, the Freshwater Shrimp (Gammarus pulex) and a Wood Louse, thought to be Oniscus asellus; four gastropods, two species of Snail and two species of Slugs; and two annelid Worm species. Noticeably this year the list includes species thriving in the moist and wet conditions such as the snails and slugs of which only one had been previously recorded at WPC BioBlitz events (in 2014) and, of course, additional pond species including Bloodworms, Leeches and Ghost Larvae as well as Freshwater Shrimps. Abundant Froglets were noted in the pools at the heathland habitat patch and Tadpoles were abundant at Hookhamslade pond. Mammals noted at the BioBlitz include the 3 bat species previously mentioned plus Rabbits and Foxes, overall 5. Field vole and Grey Squirrel noted in 2015 were observed at other times during the 2016 season (see also Table 9, page 19) as were Badger and Muntjac noted in the 2014 BioBlitz but not in 2015.
Overall 186 species were recorded during BioBlitz 2016 (Table 10). This total includes the late insect and gastropod identifications, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, arachnids and annelids and mammals additional to Bats. These extras explain the higher total to that advertised on the website (c.150). Comparison with previous events shows a consistency in overall totals for events with the public especially for plant, bird and mammal data. The variation in other faunal data is mainly due to variations in ‘expert additions’. It also reflects the prevalent weather at the time; weather conditions in the preceding weeks; the route followed (which was modified in 2016); and the search effort by participants. In 2015, WPC benefitted from the BioBlitz-generated enthusiasm of LNHM volunteers; in 2014 there were also additional (mainly) ‘fly’ data from an LNHM volunteer recorder. This year (2016) new data were noted for pond species from assorted faunal groups; the expert ‘bug’ helper was enthusiastic about beetles, snails and slugs, as well as flies; and though a LHNM volunteer was busy sweeping nearby heathland, no additional data were subsequently received. These observations do not mean these data are less useful, more that interpretation of gains and losses needs care. Verified records of species presence always have value but year-to-year comparisons benefit from consistency of recording approach and targets. For future events it is proposed to distinctively report all faunal phyla rather than generalising as has previously occurred for invertebrates and to note more fully mammals aside from bats and other vertebrate groups. That said on the day, participants will always be enthused by butterflies, damselflies and moths, the
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Table 10 Comparison of BioBlitz results 2014-16
2016 2015 2014 Plants 78 82 71 Birds 32 33 32 + Owl on bat walk Insects 57 (includes 19 37 (no extra overnight 35 (+ 42 overnight ‘overnight’ moths ) moths) moths+1*) Other invertebrates 10 0 3 Mammals 5 6 7 Other vertebrates 4 0 2 Overall (from events 186 158 151 with the public ) With overnight moth 186 Weather unsuitable 194 trapping data Grand total No additional searching + 124 expert Bee, Wasp +44 gains from expert and Beetle records from searching late afternoon additional searching (less after public event 2 duplicates)
No equivalent extras 280 238 *Supplementary record via different recorder
REFLECTIONS AND LESSONS LEARNT
As in previous years the BioBlitz event generated much positive feedback. Several recommendations from 2015 were successfully incorporated. These included:
• An illustrated guide identification sheet for species commonly encountered (Appendix B3) • More Butterfly nets and other supplementary equipment were made available enhancing public participation in searching and thereby furthering public engagement and enjoyment • Leaders and other individual recorders were more scrupulous in updating the Blackboard record • Better organised plant record sheets were issued so participants could search for the expected plants and, most valuably, easily note new additions.
In general data capture was better and the rapid presentation on the website of the event highlights and main data groups recorded was very positive.
The base-camp, however, was less well used than expected and some further discussion is needed to promote this better to the public. Also, although a pioneer small mammal trapping event was eventually undertaken in October 2016, none was possible at the BioBlitz time. Plans are already in place for 2017 that should ensure more small mammal data are gathered around the BioBlitz time. This is, however, dependent on expert availability and no clashes with other similar organised events requiring the same expert and equipment. WPC should consider purchasing some relevant equipment (viz. Longworth traps, and in-house training, to secure this activity). Consideration
28 should also be given to incorporating a Hedgehog survey at Putney Lower Common into the BioBlitz activity.
C REFERENCES
Commons News (April 2016) Wimbledon Common hosts launch of new Species Champion role for Stag Beetles www.wpcc.org.uk/commons-news-april-2016{PDF} Last accessed 06.03.17 Freshwater Habitats Trust (2016) Thames Water for Wildlife http://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/projects/thameswaterforwildlife/ Last accessed 06.03.17 London Wildlife Trust (LWT) (undated) Farm Bog http://wildlondon.org.uk/reserves/farm-bog. Last accessed 31.01.17 London Wildlife Trust (LWT) (2015) Peaty Finders -Discovering London’s Peat Bogs http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/sites/default/files/peaty_finders_- _discovering_londons_peat_bogs_2015.pdf Last accessed 05.03.17 Plantlife International (last updated 2007) Pallavicinia lyellii UK Biodiversity Action Plan Plantlife Report: Plantlife International. Available at http://www.plantlife.org.uk/application/files/5614/7913/4110/Pallavicinia_lyellii_dossier1.pdf Last accessed 27.02.17 Taylor, R. (2014) Monitoring on The Plain 2014 Available from WPC Ranger’s Office Taylor, R. (2015) Wimbledon and Putney Commons Monitoring Report Spring/Summer 2015 Available from WPC Ranger’s Office Wills, D. (2016) The Birds of Wimbledon Common & Putney Heath 2016 Available from WPC Ranger’s Office
Further information is also available at www.wpcc.org.uk
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Appendix A1 THE WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION FORUM AND VOLUNTEER RECORDERS
a. Membership of the Wildlife and Conservation Forum (W&C Forum)
Role with WPCC Participant Contributing Expertise Initial Field recorder for identifier The Plain PM in text BioBlitz BB Other WPC Chief Executive Simon Lee Environmental overview SL BB
Conservation and Peter Haldane General ecology and PH PMBB Engagement Officer wildlife management reptiles
house staff Chief Operations Steve Bound General Ecology and Data SB O
- Manager management In PA to the Chief Angela Evans Secretary to the Forum, AE BBO Executive, and Moths, wildlife Communications Officer communication
Conservator Derek Frampton Birds, Natural History DF Conservator Shirley Gillbe Zoology SG
Conservator Ros Taylor Plant Ecology RT PMBBO
Conservators W&C Forum Chair
Volunteer Bill Budd Dragonflies BB O
Street tree warden and Peter Fischer Trees, volunteer ‘scub PF O WPC Volunteer basher’ Butterfly Conservation Les Hill Butterflies, Moths and LH BBO and Volunteer Birds Volunteer Alison Pelikan Small Mammals, Engaging AP BBO young people
Volunteer Simon Riley Butterflies SR BBO
Street tree warden and Jane Plant Trees volunteer ‘scrub JP O WPC volunteer basher’ Natural History Duncan Sivell Flies and other DS O Museum invertebrates
Volunteer members Volunteer Una Sutcliffe Plants US PMBB Wimbledon Mires expert Volunteer and Dave Wills Birds DW PMBBO Coordinator of the Annual Bird reports for Wimbledon Common Volunteer Jan Wilczur Birds, Richmond Park link JWz O
b. BioBlitz expert walk leaders Sarah Patton (SP) - Volunteer Biological recorder and Fellow of the British Naturalists Assoc. John Tovey (JT) - London Bat Group - Bat expert. c. Other key volunteers John Weir (JW) - Volunteer looking at seasonal changes in vegetation, birds and environmental conditions on The Plain; public activities on The Plain Derek Coleman - Caddisfly recorder at Farm Bog
Forum members can be contacted through the Ranger’s Office Tel: 020 8788 7655 E-mail: [email protected] www.wpcc.org.uk Appendix A2 WPC Wildlife and Conservation Events 2016 and associated W&C Forum activities
Date Event
February Winter Talk – Grazing Management
May Bat walk and evening moth survey Bird Song Walk Spring Public Walk - Wimbledon Common Seb Dance MEP and assorted wildlife organisations visit re Stag Beetle Conservation
June Visit to SWT at Wisley re grazing management BioBlitz Event
August Annual mowing
September Fungi Foray
October Small Mammal Survey Autumn Public Walk - Putney Heath
November Green Academy training Visit to GiGL
In addition, PH holds regular Scrub Bashing volunteering sessions and in June started a regular “Walk for Health” series of walks, which includes nature talks.
Volunteer hours:
Scrub Bashers - 614 Total volunteer hours - 3,340 Appendix A3 Sward Height Data from the Conservation Zone of The Plain - Spring 2016 NB GPS not available on either date when recording
Date General Location Grass Rush /Heather / Comments Other Height cm Height cm 11/04/16 Sample site 1a 13,15,5,16,23, 2 Geese present Beside mown path 5,21,20,20,15 through Conservation 22,20 Basal Rosettes of Common Zone near 4th notice Catsear (Hypochaeris post from Windmill Mean 16.25 radicata) and Ribwort Road and 5th from Plantain (Plantago footpath to west flat bladed grass – not lanceolata) very evident; a. east side of path identified White Clover (Trifolium repens) also present. possibly Sweet Vernal Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum
Sample site1b 10,7,11,8,11, Heath Wood Rush (Luzula As above but 10,7,16,9,9 multiflora) frequent b. – west side of path Mainly short ‘wiry’ grass Basal rosettes of Daisy (Bellis presumably Sheep’s Fescue perennis) ? and Ribwort Festuca ovina Plantain noted
Mean 9.8 Geese still nearby
Sample site 2 16,17,17,17,15 F. arundinacea tussocks East side of central 21, 19,16,16,20 appear to be spreading along mown path a minor drainage line (cf. immediately north of Mean 17.4 2014 observation of one Heather patch and large clump) Tall Fescue (Festuca Wiry and patchily tufty 7 tussocks noted ; 4 big and 3 arundinacea) clump (F. ovina) small, developing) 12,10,15,13,14, Grassy sward short between 9,18,10,8,9 the taller tufts but this is partly due to trampling Mean 11.8
Sample site 3 Juncus effusus Extensive pool of water (Soft Rush) north edge of 22,22,26,18,30, Conservation Zone 24,22,16,25, 29 10cm++ deep Mean 23.4
Sample site 4 Calluna vulgaris Calluna vulgaris (Ling / 7,9,10,9,10 Heather) area 7,10,7,7,5 Cut patch east of central mown path Mean 8.1
Sample site 5 Molinia caerulea Birch (Betula pendula) Uncut area with Molinia saplings present typically caerulea (Purple moor- 120,105,106,117,8 36,30,36 grass) tussocks – still 1 with last year’s 99,96,98,104,72,94 Some are regenerating from a flowering heads previous targeted cut Mean 99.3 (meaning not the annual mowing). Uprooted dead Birch stems at 120cm
Abundant standing water pools
Observations taken during floral survey
03/05/16 Floral sample site 2 Grass generally 10-15cm J. effusus 12-18cm Very cold spring with frosts F.ovina 8-9 cm and Nardus the last two weeks stricta (Matt grass) C.vulgaris M.careulea shoots 7cm 8,7,8,9,8,8
Mean 8.0
Floral sample site 3 Carex nigra 15cm Turf generally 5-8cm (Common sedge)
Floral sample site 4 Regenerating M.caerulea Calluna vulgaris 5cm 12cm max
Floral sample site 5 M. caerulea J.effusus Some Birch saplings present Wetter zone North of 24, 20,20,16,18 29,30,30,31,23 uncut area Mean 19.6 Mean 28.6
Floral sample site 6 Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) Stop 6 uncut area 93cms Abundant Birch saplings
Appendix A4a Floral Records for the Plain 2016 3rd May 7th June 20th June 1st Sept Recorders: Ros Taylor (rt) and Una Sutcliffe (us) comments rtus rt rt us rtus y denotes confirmed presence blank means recorded in 2014 and/or 2015 or on another occasion in 2016 but not noted at particular survey date 2016 BioBlitz post cut Ferns (and mosses) preview walk about Dryopteris felix-mas male fern Ophioglossum vulgatum adderstongue y y
Pines and allies
Flowering plants Dicotyledons Achillea millefolium yarrow y y Anthriscus sylvestris agg. cow parsley y y Arctium minus lesser burdock Betula sp. birch seedling or sapling y y y y Calluna vulgaris ling (heather) y y y y Cardamine hirsuta hairy bittercress y Centaurea nigra knapweed y y y y Cerastium fontanum common mouse-ear y y y Chamerion angustifolium rosebay willowherb Cirsium arvense creeping thistle y y y y Convolvulus arvensis field bindweed Dactylorhiza praetermissa southern marsh orchid y y Dactylorhiza maculata heath spotted orchid Epilobium parviflorum hoary willowherb Epilobium montanum broad leaved willowherb Erica tetralix crossed-leaved heath Galega officinalis goats rue y y y y Galium aparine common cleavers y y y Galium saxatile heath bedstraw y y y Geranium pratense? meadow cranesbill y Gnaphalium uliginosum marsh cudweed Heracleum sphondylium hogweed y y y y Hypericum perforatum agg. perforate St John's wort y Hypochaeris radicata common catsear y y y y Lamium pupureum red deadnettle y Lathyrus nissolia grass vetchling y y Leontodon autumnalis autumn hawkbit y Lotus corniculatus bird's-foot trefoil y y y y Lysimachia vulgaris yellow loosestrife Medicago lupulina black meddick y y Narcissus spp. daffodil (garden escape) Y Ophrys apifera bee orchid Plantago lanceolata ribwort plantain y y y y Populus tremula poplar(aspen) seedlings y y Potentilla erecta tormentil y y y y Potentilla anserina silverweed y y Polygonum persicaria redshank y y Quercus robur oak saplings y y y Quercus cerris turkey oak seedlings y y y Ranunculus acris meadow buttercup y y y y Ranunculus bulbosus bulbous buttercup y Ranunculus ficaria lesser celandine y Ranunculus repens creeping buttercup y y y y Rhinanthus minor yellow rattle y y Rosa canina dog rose y Rubus fruticosus agg. bramble y y y y Rumex acetosa common sorrel y y y y Rumex acetosella agg. sheep's sorrel y y y Rumex conglomeratus clustered dock y Salix caprea agg. goat willow y y y y Salix repens creeping willow y y y Senecio jacobea ragwort y y y Sorbus aucuparia Rowan sapling y y y Stellaria graminea lesser stitchwort y y Taraxacum officinale dandelion y y Tilia cordata small leaved lime sapling Trifolium campestre hop trefoil Trifolium dubium lesser trefoil y Trifolium repens white clover y y y y Trifolium pratense red clover y y y Urtica dioica stinging nettle y y y Veronica chamaedrys germander speedwell y Veronica persica common field speedwell y Vicia cracca tufted vetch y Vicia sativa agg. common vetch y y y Vicia tetrasperma smooth tare
Monocotyledons Agrostis capillaris (tenuis) common bent y y Agrostis stolonifera creeping bent Alopecurus pratensis meadow foxtail y Anthoxantum odoratum sweet vernal-grass y y y Arrhenatherum elatius false oat-grass y Carex elata tufted sedge Carex hirta hairy sedge y y Carex nigra common sedge y y y Carex ovalis oval sedge y y Carex sp. possibly brown sedge y Dactylis glomerata cocksfoot Deschampsia flexuosa wavy hair grass y y y Festuca arundinacea tall fescue y y y y Festuca ovina agg. sheeps fescue y Festuca rubra red fescue y y y Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog all over hairy y y y y Holcus mollis creeping soft grass rhizomes and 'hairy knee's Juncus bufonius toad rush verified by archive specimen Juncus conglomeratus compact rush y y Juncus effusus soft rush y y y y Juncus tenuis slender rush y Juncus squarrosus heath rush y y y y Lolium perenne rye grass y y Luzula campestris field woodrush y y y Luzula multiflora heath wood rush y y y Molinia caerulea purple moor-grass y y y y Nardus stricta matt grass y y Poa annua annual meadow grass recreation zone mainly Poa trvialis rough meadow grass
Number of species noted 69 49 53 55 35
Cummulative total 49 60 69 75
BioBlitz records 55 3/5/16 rt and us first floral search Following an unusually cold spring with frosts in preceding two weeks Very few plants are flowering mainly Common Catsear and also an occasional Birdsfoot trefoil and Sweet Vernal Grass Sward is still quite short in places only 5-15 cms No GPS was available - 9 stops in 2.5 hours plus a search at the Hogweed patch and subsequently on SSE side where Speedwell was found. Adderstongue fern was just starting to show near the Tall Fescues which now have several clumps along a small water line. Also explored the Hogweed patch where saw Cow Parlsey; Spanish (probably ) Bluebells; and smaller English Bluebells; Red Dead-nettle; Abundant Horsetails (Equisetum spp) and Hairy Bittercress.
No sign of Rabbit grazing in south area but to SW clear signs of chewng…3 or 4 Rabbits noted in late afternoon Chewing seen which could be Deer …. Saw a black Beetle
07.06.16 rt only a long but frequently interrupted search Still unseasonally cold Only one piece of Yellow Rattle seen in flower; most only just emerging about 4cm tall One Orchid seen, possibly Southern Marsh, noticed when searching in SW side of uncut area (with JW) Tall Fescue is spreading along a drainage line … now several tussocks up to 10
General comment Need to find and check Willowherbs before BioBlitz Need to check grasses … anticpate Agrostis capillaris will now be evident Poloygonum persicaria and Gnaphalium ( aka Filaginella uliginosa) zone is still a bare muddy patch… churned by horse hooves and now roped around No nesting Skylarks to date
20.06.16 rt and us recent weather wet and cool Grasses tall, much Holcus Less Yellow Rattle than previous years More Heath bedstraw Still no Marsh Cudweed showing 12+ Orchids noted all Southern Marsh Had to search for Yarrow and Knapweed. Many fewer vetches than previous year; this may be a seasonality issue 01.09.16 rt and us walk about with observations of post-cut turf Follows long hot summer period - from mid July Overwhelming, general impression is a sward of Molinia caerulea and some Birch saplings with, where sward is shorter, Potentilla erecta. Bioblitz Plant Communities - beyond the main area of The Plain - 2016 y denotes plant recorded and verified us/rt 2016 (blanks indicate species yet to be confirmed at a specific site) a denotes plant species not recorded on The Plain to date in 2016 text in red denotes found during BioBlitz 2016 to date extras to The Plain
Hogweed patch TQ2305972261 Acer pseudoplatanus sycamore y a Anthriscus sylvestris agg. cow parsley y in May Arrhenatherum elatius false oat grass y Bromus sterilis barren brome y a Cardamine hirsuta hairy bittercress y Cardamine pratensis Lady's smock / cuckook flower y a Chamerion angustifolum rosebay willow herb not seen to date Cirsium arvense creeping thistle y Convolvulus arvensis field bind weed y Dactylis glomerata cocksfoot y Deschampsia flexuosa wavy hair grass y Equisetum arvense field horsetail y a Galium aparine common cleavers y Geranium dissectum cutleaved cranesbill y Heracleum sphondylium hogweed y Lamium album white deadnettle y a Lamium purpureum red deadnettle y Lathyrus pratensis meadow vetchling y Lolium perenne perennial ryegrass y Plantago lanceolata ribwort plaintain y Ranunculus repens creeping buttercup y Rubus fruticosus agg. bramble y Rumex acetosa common sorrel y Scilla non-scripta? Bluebell ( English?) y in May a Trifolium repens white clover y Urtica dioica stinging nettle y Vicia cracca tufted vetch y Vicia sativa common vetch y Vicia tetrasperma slender tare y a
Nettle Patch TQ2312472169 Artemesia vulgaris mugwort y a Betula pendula birch seedling y Chamerion angustifolum rosebay wilow herb y Cirsium arvense creeping thistle y Cirsium vulgare spear thistle y a Galium aparine common cleavers/ goosegrass y Geranium pratense meadow crane's bill y a Holcus lanatus yorkshire fog y Heracleum sphondylium hogweed y Quercus robur pedunculate oak seedling y Ranunculus repens creeping buttercup y Rubus fruticosus agg. bramble y Rumex acetosella common sorrel y Trifolium repens white clover y Urtica dioica stinging nettle y Vicia cracca tufted vetch y
Heath Patch Near Reptile Refuge TQ2320772002 Betula pendula silver birch sapling y Calluna vulgaris heather/ ling y Chamerion angustifolium rosebay willow herb y Deschampsia flexuosa wavy hair grass y Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog y Juncus bufonius toad rush y a Juncus effusus soft rush y Juncus squarrosus heath rush y Juncus tenuis slender rush y Lolium perenne perennial rye grass y Luzula campestris field woodrush y Molinia careulea purple moor-grass y Potentilla erecta tormentil y Quercus cerris turkey oak sapling y Quercus robur pedunculate oak sapling y Rosa arvensis field rose y a Rubus fruticosus agg. bramble y Pteridium aquilinum bracken y Salix repens creeping willow y
Around Hookhamslade TQ2321371794 Alnus glutinosa alder y Betula pendula birch y Chamerion angustifolium rosebay willowherb Deschampsia flexuosa wavy hair grass y Epilobium montanum broad leaved willowherb Epilobium parviflorum hoary willowherb Glyceria maxima reed sweet grass y a Holcus lanatus yorkshire fog y Iris pseudacorus yellow flag y a Juncus effusus soft rush y Juncus tenuis slender rush y Molinia caerulea purple moor-grass y Nymphaea alba white water lily y a Pteridium aquilinum bracken y Quercus robur pedunculate oak y Rubus fruticosus agg. bramble y Salix caprea goat willow y Sorbus aucuparia rowan y
Secondary woodland - short route TQ2331271865 Betula pendula silver birch Carex pendula pendulous sedge y Castanea sativa sweet chesttnut on 2015 route Deschampsia flexuosa wavy hair grass y Fagus sylvatica beech (copper) y a Geum urbanum herb bennet y a Ilex aquilinum holly y Juncus tenuis slender rush y Molinia caerulea purple moor grass y Populus tremula poplar on 2015 route Prunus avium wild cherry on 2015 route Quercus cerris turkey oak y Quercus robur pedunculate oak y Rubus fruticosus bramble y Sorbus aucuparia rowan / mountain ash y Taxus baccata yew y a
Wayside Area Near Wood Pile TQ2303572253 Arrhenatherum elatius false oat grass y Artemesia vulgaris mugwort y a Dactylus glomeratus cocksfoot y a Heracleum sphondylium hogweed y Hordeum murinum wall barley y a Lapsana communis nipplewort y a Leucanthemum vulgare oxeye daisy y a Lolium perenne perennial rye grass y Matricaria recutita scented may weed y a Plantago lanceolata ribwort plantain y
Plant species recorded on The Plain to date in 2016 69
Plant species in pre-bioblitz survey of The Plain on 20th June 2016 55
Additional plants recorded along BIoBlitz route (to date) 18
BioBlitz record to date 73
Additions on BioBlitz public walks 5
Bioblitz overall 78 Appendix A4c Heathland walkabout 1st September 2016
RT and US 2 hour walk-about
Main heathland zone between Information centre and Kingsmere
Agrostis capillaris common bent Betula pendulens downy birch Betula pendula silver birch Calluna vulgaris heather Chamerion angustifolium rosebay williow herb Erica tetralix crossed leaved heath Juncus effusus soft rush Molinia caerulea purple moor-grass Peridium aquilinum bracken Polygonum persicaria redshank Quercus cerris Turkey oak Rubus fruticosus agg bramble Salix caprea agg. goat willow Salix repens creeping willow Ulex europaeus gorse Appendix A5 Birds on The Plain, Wimbledon Common, 2016
Birds: Wimbledon Common, The Plain, 52 visits from 3rd March to Date Time Obs. 30th Sept. Bio-blitz, 2016 21 Crow, 2 Woodpigeon, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Common Snipe, 1 Walker with two inleashed dogs, suggested to PH that sign be 3rd March am DW Skylark moved to entrance of central mowned path 4th March am DW 18 Crow, 4 Meadow Pipit, 2 Woodpigeon, 2 Common Snipe Two signs ripped off along Somerset Ride 10th March am DW 14 Crow, 3 Meadow Pipit, 1 Common Snipe One dog running through uncut section, owner about 30 metres 12th March am DW 7 Crow, 6 Meadow Pipit, 5 Skylark, 3 Woodpigeon, 1 Jack Snipe away on path One owner, dog off lead, walking through uncut section. Another on 14th March am DW 10 Crow, 3 Meadow Pipit, 1 Common Snipe central path, but dog off lead chasing crows 17th March am DW 9 Crow, 7 Jackdaw, 1 Common Snipe Quite a few owners with dogs off lead walking between the Green 12 Crow, 5 Jackdaw, 5 Common Snipe, 2 Woodpigeon, 2 Meadow Ride signs and the uncut area -Regular occurance but harmless if 21st March am DW Pipit, 2 Jack Snipe, 1 Magpie they avoid the uncut section
A walker with two untethered dogs entered from Somerset Ride, 23rd March am DW 30 Redwing, 9 Crow, 3 Starling, 3 Fieldfare, 1 Magpie, 1 Jay but done an about turn on seeing me with my binoculars 26th March am DW 11 Crow, 2 European Stonechat 20 Crow, 2 Mallard, 2 Magpie, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Common Snipe, 1 Couple walking through uncut area to avoid flooded central 28th March pm DW Jack Snipe. pathway...forgivable ....I suppose !!! 30th March am DW 31 Crow, 6 Magpie, 4 Mallard Walker with dog untethered in uncut section....grrrrr 6 Magpie, 4 Jackdaw, 3 Crow, 2 Woodpigeon, 1 Common Snipe, 1 31st March am DW Meadow Pipit. 31 Crow, 4 Jackdaw, 2 Woodpigeon, 2 Magpie, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 3rd April am DW Northern Wheatear Three walkers with unleashed dogs withing the signed zone. 6th April am DW 10 Crow, 6 Jackdaw, 4 Starling, 4 Magpie 9 Crow, 6 Canada Geese, 4 Jackdaw, 2 Woodpigeon, 1 Common Dog off lead running in uncut area, owner on the Green Ride 8th April am DW Snipe, 1 Meadow Pipit. pathway. 10th April am DW 16 Crow, 16 Jackdaw Three walkers with dogs off lead. 11th April am DW 15 Crow, 4 Jackdaw, 2 Mallard, 1 Northern Wheatear Two walkers with untethered dogs
12th April am DW 35 Crow, 6 Jackdaw, 3 Northern Wheatear, 2 Woodpigeon, 2 Magpie No dogs seen Two walkers with four untethered dogs, two of which run amock in 15th April am DW 9 Crow, 6 Mallard, 2 Canada Geese, 2 Magpie, 2 Woodpigeon the uncut area. 22nd April pm DW 7 Crow, 6 Starling, 2 Jackdaw, 2 Greylag Geese. 24th April am DW 12 Crow, 3 Starling, 2 Magpie, 2 Mallard, 2 Jackdaw
28th April am DW 18 Crow, 5 Jackdaw, 3 Starling, 3 Magpie, 1 European Stonechat. 25 Crow, 7 Jackdaw, 5 Starling, 3 Magpie, 2 Mistle Thrush, 1 4th May am DW European Stonechat 7 Crow, 6 Starling, 5 Jackdaw, 3 Woodpigeon, 1Mistle Thrush, 1 Bag of rubbish and extensive litter left in the middle of the uncut 9th May am DW Skylark section following Sunday's hot weather
11th May am DW 9 Mallard, 8 Crow, 6 Starling, 4 Jackdaw, 2 Greylag Geese, 1 Magpie 12th May am DW 12 Mallard, 11 Crow, 6 Starling, 4 Jackdaw, 1 Swallow
19th May am DW 23 Starling, 7 Crow, 5 Jackdaw, 2 Swallow, 2 Swifts, 1 Reed Bunting 26th May am DW 2 Swallows, 2 Starling, 1 Jackdaw Not a single bird today on the Plain nor yesterday. Weather 2nd June pm DW unseasonably cold and windy. 21st June am DW 4 Woodpigeon, 2 Crow Been away for awhile, but Plain still bereft birds 24th June am DW 10 Swift, 2 Starling, 2 Swallows, 1 Crow Plain very flooded 25th June am DW 6 Swift, 4 Swallow 27th June pm DW 9 Swifts, 4 Swallows, 2 Mallard 28th June am DW 5 Starling, 4 Swallow, 2 Blackbird, 1 Crow 30th June am DW 11 Swift, 9 Starling, 4 Swallow, 2 Crow, 1 Blackbird One extremely large dog running amock in the uncut area 3rd July pm DW 9 Swift, 4 Starling, 4 Swallows 4th July pm DW 7 Swift, 4 Starling, 4 Swallow, 3 Crow, 1 Kestrel 13th July am DW 9 Swallow, 8 Starling, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Crow Plain drying out and looking lush 11 Starling, 3 Woodpigeon, 2 Crow, 1 Kestrel, 1 Common 28th July pm DW Whitethroat 4th Aug pm DW 11 Starling, 3 Woodpigeon, 3 Crow, 2 Swallows Cutting Plain 5th Aug am DW 4 Starling, 3 Swallow, 3 Kestrel, 3 Crow.
14th Aug pm DW 16 Crow, 5 Starling, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 1 Kestrel, 1 Magpie 24th Aug am DW 11 Starling, 5 Crow, 3 Woodpigeon, 3 Swallow, 1 Tree Pipit. 30th Aug am DW 12 Crow, 4 Swallow, 2 Whinchat 8th Sept am DW 7 Crow, 3 Woodpigeon, 2 Jackdaw, 1 Whinchat 13th Sept pm DW 5 Crow, 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Jackdaw, 1 Whinchat.
17th Sept pm DW 40 Meadow Pipit, 12 Crow, 1 Common Snipe, 1 Woodpigeon. 7 Crow, 2 Meadow Pipit, 2 Woodpigeon, 1 Northern Wheatear, 1 23rd Sept am DW Stock Dove, 1 Hobby 24th Sept am DW 5 crow, 1 Hobby 27th Sept am DW 3 Crow, 2 MeadowPipit, 1 Common Snipe 29th Sept pm DW 12 Swallow, 9 Crow, 3 Woodpigeon, 2 Meadow Pipit.
30th Sept am DW 20 Woodpigeon, 11 Crow, 3 Meadow Pipit, 1 European Stonechat Birds in order of frequency The Plain Wimbldeon Common 2016 ( DW) 52 visits...... 29 species...... Birds 1,135 Carrion Crow (Corvus corine) 495 Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 110 Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) 94 Meadow Pipit (Anthus trivialis) 76 Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 66 Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus} 61 Commom Swift (Apus apus) 52 Mallard (Anus platyrhynchos) 39 Magpie (Pica pica) 36 Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 30 Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 13 Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 8 Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 7 Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) 6 Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 6 European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) 5 Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 4 Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 4 Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) 4 Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) 3 Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 3 Blackbird (Turdus merula) 3 Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 2 Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 2 Hobby (Falco subbuteo) 2 Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 Common Whitethroat (Sylvia Communis) 1 Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) 1 Jay (Garrulus glandarius) 1 Appendix A6ai WIMBLEDON COMMON BUTTERFLY TRANSECT RECORDS (re-established long-term transect) 2016
Transect Name - Wimbledon Common (2015 Route)
Recording Week Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Date I/4/16 8/4/16 15/4/16 22/4/16 29/4/16 6/5/16 13/5/16 20/5/16 27/5/16 3/6/16 10/6/16 17/6/16 24/6/16 1/7/16 8/7/16 Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Small/Essex Skipper Small/Essex Skipper 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Large Skipper Ochlodes sylvanus 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Large White Pieris brassicae 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Small White Pieris rapae 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Green-veined White Pieris napi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Purple Hairstreak Neozephrus (Quercusia) quercus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Common Blue Polyommatus icarus 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Painted Lady Vanessa (Cynthia) cardui 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Peacock Inachis io 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Comma Polygonia c-album 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina 0 0 0 0 0 18 28 14 Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 1 0 4 0 3 0 0 7 0 6 0 0 24 35 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Total 15/7/16 22/7/16 29/7/16 5/8/16 12/8/16 19/8/16 26/8/16 2/9/16 9/9/16 19/9/16 23/9/16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 2 2 2 3 7 2 1 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 1 1 0 1 4 5 4 1 3 0 22 1 32 12 11 16 4 1 0 0 0 77 25 10 9 7 12 3 5 0 0 0 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 9 5 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 13
49 56 29 23 36 19 17 7 8 0 2 343 Appendix A6aii WIMBLEDON COMMON BUTTERFLY TRANSECT RECORDS 'New' Transect, 2016
Transect Name - Wimbledon Common SW and Fishponds Wood
Recording Week Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Total Date I/4/16 8/4/16 15/4/16 22/4/16 29/4/16 6/5/16 13/5/16 20/5/16 27/5/16 3/6/16 10/6/16 17/6/16 24/6/16 1/7/16 8/7/16 15/7/16 22/7/16 29/7/16 5/8/16 12/8/16 19/8/16 26/8/16 2/9/16 9/9/16 19/9/16 Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Small White Pieris rapae 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 19 Green-veined White Pieris napi 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Orange Tip Anthocharis cardamines 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Neozephrus (Quercusia) Purple Hairstreak quercus 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 7 Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 White Admiral Limenitis camilla 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Painted Lady Vanessa (Cynthia) cardui 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Peacock Inachis io 2 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Comma Polygonia c-album 3 2 0 0 0 7 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 7 Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Total 8 0 9 0 7 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 19 0 0 35 0 0 17 5 5 11 1 0 1 121 Appendix A6bi Damselfies and Dragonflies at the Commons ponds and Beverley Brook, 2016 (BBrecords) RecoDeteLocality Grid Ref. VC No. Date Record Type Species Name Ad Co Ov La Ex Em Com BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 02/07/2016 Field Rec Azure Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 20/05/2016-15/07/2016 Field Rec Azure Damselfly 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 26/05/2016-06/06/2016 Field Rec Azure Damselfly 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Beverley Brook TQ2171 17 26/08/2016 Field Rec Banded Demoiselle 2 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Curling Pond TQ2273 17 02/07/2016 Field Rec Banded Demoiselle 1 M BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Banded Demoiselle 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Black-tailed Skimmer 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 02/07/2016 Field Rec Blue-tailed Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 05/06/2016-16/08/2016 Field Rec Blue-tailed Damselfly 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 26/05/2016-23/07/2016 Field Rec Blue-tailed Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 26/05/2016 Field Rec Broad-bodied Chaser + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 20/05/2016-06/06/2016 Field Rec Broad-bodied Chaser 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Farm Bog TQ223712 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Brown Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 23/07/2016 Field Rec Brown Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 20/07/2016-13/09/2016 Field Rec Brown Hawker 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 02/07/2016-11/09/2016 Field Rec Common Blue Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 15/07/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Common Blue Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 20/07/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Common Blue Damselfly 21-100 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Common Blue Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Common Blue Damselfly 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 11/09/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Beverley Brook TQ2171 17 26/08/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 16/08/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Common Darter + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Farm Bog TQ223712 17 20/07/2016-09/09/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 18/07/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 08/09/2016-09/10/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 08/09/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 20/07/2016-09/10/2016 Field Rec Common Darter 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 15/07/2016-16/08/2016 Field Rec Emerald Damselfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 08/09/2016 Field Rec Emerald Damselfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 16/08/2016 Field Rec Emerald Damselfly 1 F BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 05/06/2016-15/07/2016 Field Rec Emperor Dragonfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 06/06/2016-23/07/2016 Field Rec Emperor Dragonfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Emperor Dragonfly 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Emperor Dragonfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 20/07/2016 Field Rec Emperor Dragonfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 02/07/2016 Field Rec Four-spotted Chaser 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 20/05/2016-05/06/2016 Field Rec Four-spotted Chaser 1 BB SR Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 26/05/2016 Field Rec Hairy Dragonfly 2 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 12/05/2016-20/05/2016 Field Rec Large Red Damselfly 6-20 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 26/05/2016 Field Rec Large Red Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 12/05/2016-26/05/2016 Field Rec Large Red Damselfly + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 16/08/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Migrant Hawker 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 24/08/2016-13/09/2016 Field Rec Migrant Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 08/09/2016 Field Rec Migrant Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 24/08/2016 Field Rec Migrant Hawker 1 SR BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 17/08/2016 Field Rec Red-eyed Damselfly 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 11/09/2016 Field Rec Ruddy Darter + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 15/07/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Ruddy Darter + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 23/07/2016 Field Rec Ruddy Darter + BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 24/08/2016 Field Rec Small Red-eyed Damselfly 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Rushmere Pond TQ235710 17 16/08/2016-24/08/2016 Field Rec Small Red-eyed Damselfly 2-5 BB BB Wimbledon Common, 7-post Pond TQ2373 17 11/09/2016 Field Rec Southern Hawker 2 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Farm Bog TQ223712 17 26/08/2016-09/09/2016 Field Rec Southern Hawker 2 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Hookhamslade Pond TQ2371 17 08/09/2016 Field Rec Southern Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Ravine Pond TQ228720 17 08/09/2016 Field Rec Southern Hawker 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Bluegate Pond TQ2371 17 30/08/2016-08/09/2016 Field Rec Willow Emerald Damselfly 3 1 BB BB Wimbledon Common, Queensmere Pond TQ226724 17 13/09/2016 Field Rec Willow Emerald Damselfly 1
BB Bill Budd SR Simon Riley Com Comments M male F Femal Appendix A6bii Supplementary Dragonfly and Damselfly records, 2016 (from SR) Recorder Determiner Locality Grid Ref. VC No. Date Record Type Species Name Ad Co OvLa Ex EmComment
Simon Riley Simon Riley Wimbledon Common, TQ2371 17 07/06/2016 field record Hairy Dragonfly 1 Hookhamslade Pond Simon Riley Simon Riley Wimbledon Common, TQ2371 17 08/06/2016 field record Hairy Dragonfly 1 Hookhamslade Pond Simon Riley Simon Riley Wimbledon Common, TQ2371 17 29/09/2016 field record Willow Emerald 2 Bluegate Pond Damselfly Appendix A6c Moths recorded at 1 Thatched Cottage, Wimbledon Common, 2016 Obs Recommended Common Sample Spatial Obs Recommended Taxon Name Sample Location Name Sample Date Abundances Name Reference Determiner (LC) Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 6 Chloroclysta siterata Red-Green Carpet Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 1 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 3 Tachystola acroxantha Ruddy Streak Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 2 Theria primaria Early Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/01/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/01/2016 4 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/01/2016 5 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/01/2016 4 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/01/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 3 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 1 Chloroclysta siterata Red-Green Carpet Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 1 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 8 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/01/2016 3 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/01/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/01/2016 1 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/01/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/01/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/01/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/01/2016 2 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/01/2016 3 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 08/01/2016 3 Erannis defoliaria Mottled Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 08/01/2016 3 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 09/01/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 09/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/01/2016 4 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/01/2016 1 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/01/2016 4 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/01/2016 1 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 0 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 3 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 21 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 A.O.J. Evans 23/01/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 23/01/2016 8 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 14 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 2 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 2 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 3 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 24/01/2016 14 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 25/01/2016 2 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 4 Theria primaria Early Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/01/2016 11 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 A.O.J. Evans 28/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/01/2016 3 Theria primaria Early Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/01/2016 3 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 A.O.J. Evans 29/01/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 A.O.J. Evans 29/01/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 A.O.J. Evans 29/01/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 A.O.J. Evans 29/01/2016 4 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 3 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 3 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/01/2016 5 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 3 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 4 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 12 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 31/01/2016 14 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 2 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 2 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 3 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Theria primaria Early Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 13 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 2 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/02/2016 12 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 1 Theria primaria Early Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 3 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 4 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/02/2016 2 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/02/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/02/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/02/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/02/2016 2 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 2 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 6 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 14 Acleris Acleris Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Agonopterix arenella Brindled Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 4 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 1 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/02/2016 13 Acleris cristana Tufted Button Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 2 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 3 Gymnoscelis rufifasciata Double-striped Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 15 Ypsolopha ustella Variable Smudge Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 05/02/2016 1 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 1 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 1 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 5 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/02/2016 2 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/02/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 17/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 17/02/2016 1 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 2 Conistra rubiginea Dotted Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 5 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 8 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 4 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 2 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 19/02/2016 4 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 4 Conistra rubiginea Dotted Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 5 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 4 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 2 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 5 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 5 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 5 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 20/02/2016 4 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Anthophila fabriciana Common Nettle-tap Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 2 Conistra rubiginea Dotted Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 4 Diurnea fagella March Tubic Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 2 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 14 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 5 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 11 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 6 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 21/02/2016 8 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 4 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 2 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 22/02/2016 1 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 25/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 25/02/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 25/02/2016 2 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 5 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 1 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 26/02/2016 4 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 27/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 1 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 28/02/2016 2 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 3 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/02/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 5 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 5 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 4 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/03/2016 2 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 2 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 9 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 3 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 5 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 5 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 6 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 5 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 3 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/03/2016 5 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 14 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 2 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 5 Tortricodes alternella Winter Shade Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/03/2016 1 Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Yellow Horned Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 7 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 5 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 11/03/2016 2 Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Yellow Horned Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 7 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 17 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 4 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 5 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 10 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Conistra rubiginea Dotted Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Eupsilia transversa Satellite Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 12 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 14/03/2016 6 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/03/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/03/2016 9 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/03/2016 10 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 28/03/2016 8 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 3 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 7 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 11 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 2 Acleris hastiana Sallow Button Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 29/03/2016 2 Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Yellow Horned Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 7 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 7 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 12 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 11 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 4 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 5 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 5 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 9 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 6 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 30/03/2016 2 Acleris cristana Tufted Button Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Amblyptilia acanthadactyla Beautiful Plume Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Caloptilia Caloptilia Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 5 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 6 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 5 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 4 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 11 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 4 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 10 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 5 Phlogophora meticulosa Angle Shades Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Diurnea fagella March Tubic Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Epiphyas postvittana Light Brown Apple Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 7 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 7 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 5 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 2 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 01/04/2016 1 Conistra rubiginea Dotted Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella Common Oak Purple Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 4 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 7 Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Yellow Horned Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 02/04/2016 2 Agonopterix heracliana Common Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Epiphyas postvittana Light Brown Apple Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 5 Gymnoscelis rufifasciata Double-striped Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 7 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 12 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Yellow Horned Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Diurnea fagella March Tubic Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella Common Oak Purple Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 2 Ectropis crepuscularia Engrailed Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 6 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 6 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 2 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 03/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 6 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 2 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 2 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 04/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 5 Biston strataria Oak Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 3 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 9 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 14 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 3 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 2 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 2 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 3 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 10 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 6 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 6 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 06/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 2 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 5 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 1 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 07/04/2016 2 Colocasia coryli Nut-tree Tussock Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Emmelina monodactyla Common Plume Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 2 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 6 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 6 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 6 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 4 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 2 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella Common Oak Purple Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 4 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 10/04/2016 1 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 5 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 4 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 6 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 8 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 3 Emmelina monodactyla Common Plume Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 2 Menophra abruptaria Waved Umber Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 6 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 2 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 2 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 2 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 12/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Diaphora mendica Muslin Moth Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 5 Ectropis crepuscularia Engrailed Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 3 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 7 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Alucita hexadactyla Twenty-plume Moth or MThatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Gymnoscelis rufifasciata Double-striped Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 3 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 13/04/2016 3 Acleris cristana Tufted Button Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Agonopterix alstromeriana Brown-spot Flat-body Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Anticlea derivata Streamer Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 2 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 11 Esperia sulphurella Sulphur Tubic Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 5 Phlogophora meticulosa Angle Shades Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 4 Selenia dentaria Early Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 5 Selenia tetralunaria Purple Thorn Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 6 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 2 Pheosia gnoma Lesser Swallow ProminentThatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 1 Polyploca ridens Frosted Green Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 15/04/2016 2 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 16/04/2016 1 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 16/04/2016 1 Xylocampa areola Early Grey Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 16/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 16/04/2016 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/04/2016 3 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/04/2016 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character Thatched Cottage TQ22797154 L.J. Hill 17/04/2016 2 Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 17/04/2016 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker Thatched Cottage TQ22797156 L.J. Hill 17/04/2016 1
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
BIOBLITZ 2016 25th & 26th June
Come and join us on a hunt for wildlife!
Saturday 25th June ‐ from 8.30pm to midnight
Bats and moths ‐ Discover the secrets of our night me visitors
Sunday 26th June ‐ from 8.15am to 3.30pm A series of walks led by local experts in birds, bu erflies, insects and flora For any one of any age or any ability ‐ a chance to increase or share your wildlife knowledge Find out about the conserva on work we carry out on the Commons Queke Microscopical Club will be here to show you wildlife under the microscope See reverse for the full programme or contact the Ranger’s Office for more informa on Parking and refreshments available.
Windmill from The Plain
Ranger’s Office, Manor Co age, Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common London SW19 5NR ‐ 020 8788 7655 ‐ rangersoffi[email protected] ‐ www.wpcc.org.uk ‐ Twi er @wimbledoncommon Come and join local experts, the Conservators and Commons’ staff and local experts, for our BioBlitz weekend
Saturday 25th June 8.30pm Bat Walk led by John Tovery ‐ Meet at the Ranger’s Office at 8.30pm. Sensible footwear and warm clothing recommended, with waterproofs if the weather is poor
9.45pm Moth trapping* at a loca on near the Ranger’s Office ‐ Meet at Ranger’s Office 9.30pm. See the moths as they are a racted to a light. Sensible footwear and warm clothing suggested. A torch and, if you wish, a folding chair for extra comfort. *Note: No moths are harmed when trapped and are all released
Sunday 26th June
8.30am Bird Walk led by Dave Wills ‐ Meet at the Ranger’s Office at 8.15am
9.30am Checking the Moth Trap at the Ranger’s Office – come along and see what we’ve collected in the moth trap overnight
10.30am & 2.00pm ‐ Walk the Commons with local experts and Commons’ staff – learn about the management of the Commons, spot the flora and fauna in their preferred habitats.
Gatekeeper Bu erfly
Queke Microscopical Club will be in the Informa on Centre all day and the Wimbledon Common Nature Club will be joining the walks to entertain our younger visitors.
Ranger’s Office, Manor Co age, Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common London SW19 5NR ‐ 020 8788 7655 ‐ rangersoffi[email protected] ‐ www.wpcc.org.uk ‐ Twi er @wimbledoncommon Appendix B2 BioBlitz Fauna and overall species totals
Common English Name Species Scientific name Comments count check Bats 3 Daubentons Bat Myotis daubentii Common Pipistrelle Pipistrellis pipistrellis Soprano Pipistrelle Pipistellis pygmaeus
Other Mammals 2 Fox Vulpes vulpes Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus
Total Mammals 5
Birds- early morning walk 28 Black Cap 1 Sylvia atricapilla Blackbird 2 Terdus merula Blue Tit 3 Cyanistes caeruleus Chaffinch 4 Fringilla coelebs Chiff Chaff 5 Phylloscopus collybita Coal Tit 6 Periparus ater Common Whitethroat 7 Sylvia communis Crow 8 Corvus corone Dunnock 9 Prunella modularis Garden Warbler 10 Sylvia borin Goldfinch 1 Carduelis carduelis Great Tit 2 Parus major Herring Gull 3 Larus argentatus Jackdaw 4 Corvus monedula Jay 5 Garralus glandarius Long-tailed Tit 6 Aegithalos caudatus Magpie 7 Pica pica Mallard 8 Anas platfhynchos Moorhen 9 Gallinula chloropus Parakeet 20 Psittacula krameri Robin 1 Erithacus rubecula Song Thrush 2 Turdus phiiomelus Starling 3 Sturnus vulgaris Swallow 4 Hirundo rustica Swift 5 Apus apus Tufted Duck 6 Aythya fuligula Woodpigeon 7 Columba palumbus Wren 8 Troglodytes troglodytes
Other Birds noted 4 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Over The Plain Red Kite Milvus milvus Over Ladies Mile Skylark Alauda arvensis The Plain Tawny Owl Strix aluco Queensmere
Total Birds 32
Insects Butterflies 10 Common Blue 1 Polyommatus icarus Large Skipper 2 Ochlodes sylvanus Large White 3 Pieris brassicae Meadow Brown 4 Maniola jurtina Painted Lady 5 Vanessa cardui Peacock 6 Aglais io as caterpillars Purple Hairsteak 7 Neozephyrus quercus Small Heath 8 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Tortoiseshell 9 Aglais urticae Speckled Wood 0 Pararge aegeria
Dragonflies / Damselflies 5 Broad Bodied Chaser Libellula depressa Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum Emperor Anax imperator Four-spotted Chaser Libellula quadrimaculata
Moths 19 Lime Hawk-moth 1 Mimas tiliae Large Yellow Underwing 2 Noctua pronuba Common Emerald 3 Hemithea aestivaria Blotched Emerald 4 Comibaena bajularia Straw Dot 5 Rivula sericealis Spectacle 6 Abrostola tripartite Shuttle-shaped Dart 7 Agrotis puta Willow Beauty 8 Peribatodes rhomboidaria Mottled Beauty 9 Alcis repandata Greaan Oak Tortrix 0 Tortrix viridana Brimstone Moth 1 Opisthograptis luteolata Maiden’s Blush 2 Cyclophora punctaria Treble Brown Spot 3 Idaea trigeminata Diamond-back Moth 4 Plutella xylostella Silver Y 5 Autographa gamma A micro-moth 6 Chrysoteuchia culmella A micro-moth 7 Pammene aurita Vapourer Moth 8 Orgyia antiqua Orange Footman 9 Eilema sororcula
Other Insects 23 Bishops Mitre Bug 1 Aelia acuminata Click Beetle ( red and 2 Ampedus sanguinolentus black) Click Beetle 3 Prosternon tessellatum Conopid fly 4 Sicus ferruginalis Parasite of Bumblebees Cricket 5 Pholidoptera Species not confirmed, e.g. griseoaptera? Or Dark bush-cricket? Tettigonia viridissima? Great Green Bush Cricket ? Dock Bug 6 Coreus marginatus Ghost larva 7 Chaoborus crystallinus Hookhamslade Greater Water 8 Notonecta glauca Hookhamslade Boatman/backswimmer Honey Bee 9 Apis mellifera mellifera Hoverfly 10 Xylota segnis Ichneumon Wasp spp. 1 Parasitic wasp of other invertebrates Lesser Water Boatman 2 Corixa punctata Hookhamslade Red-tailed Bumble bee 3 Bombus lapidarius Saw Fly 4 Rhadinoceraea micans On Yellow Flag at Hookhamslade Scarab Beetle 5 No further information on ID Seven Spot Ladybird 6 Coccinella septempunctata The Plain (RT) Shield Bug 7 Palomena prasina Common Green? Soldier Beetle 8 Rhagonycha fulva ? Common Red? Soldier Fly 9 Chloromyia formosa Stag Beetle 20 Lucanus cervus Thick-kneed flower beetle 1 Oedemera nobilis Wasp 2 Vespula vulgaris Common wasp? ID not confirmed Weevil 3 Phyllobius pomaceus
Total Insects 57
Others Arachnids 2 Cucumber spider Araniella cucurbitina Tick Ixodes spp. Species not confirmed
Crustaceans 2 Fresh water shrimp Gammarus pulex Woodlouse 4 Oniscus asellus Common shiny woodlouse? Not confirmed Amphibians 3 Froglet Rana temporaria Especially abundant in the heath patch pools Tadpoles at Hookhamsade Smooth Newt Lissotriton vulgaris Toad Bufo bufo
Reptiles 1 Common Lizard Lacerta (Zootoca) vivpara
Gastropods 4 Ramshorn Snail Planorbarius corneus White-lipped Snail Cepaea hortensis Slug Arion( Mesarion) subfucus Hedgehog Slug Arion intermedius
Annelids 2 Bloodworm Glycera spp. Species not confirmed Leech Species not confirmed
Total fauna 108
Total Flora 78 Details in Appendix A4a(June) and A4b
Total BioBlitz 2016 186
Wimbledon and Putney Commons BIOBLITZ 2016 Common species to look out for
Tick the box for any of these common species that you see out and about on the Commons and hand it back in to us at the Ranger’s Office
□ Blackbird □ Swallow □ Kestrel □ Swift □ Red Admiral Butterfly
□ Small □ Cinnabar Moth □ 5-Spot Burnet □ 7-spot Ladybird □ Grasshopper Tortoiseshell Moth Butterfly
□ Rabbit □ Common Lizard □ Moorhen □ Common □ Yellow Rattle Hawker Dragonfly
□ Common □ Yarrow □ Birdsfoot Trefoil □ Ragwort □ Hogweed Spotted Orchid
Appendix C1 Farm Bog records - assorted invertebrates especially moths 2016
Date Scientific name Common name Taxon group Abundance 30/06/2016 Nemoura cinerea Stonefly (Plecoptera) 1 Female 25/08/2016 Conocephalus fuscus Long-winged Cone-head Grasshopper (Orthoptera) 25/08/2016 Meconema thalassinum Oak Bush-cricket Grasshopper (Orthoptera) 30/06/2016 Ectobius pallidus Tawny Cockroach Cockroach (Dictyoptera) 1 Female 25/08/2016 Coreus marginatus Dock Bug True bug (Hemiptera) 21/07/2016 Sisyra nigra Lacewing (Neuroptera) 2 Female 25/08/2016 Hydrobius fuscipes Beetle (Coleoptera) 30/06/2016 Tinodes waeneri Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Athripsodes cinereus Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 1 Male 25/08/2016 Ceraclea dissimilis Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 1 Male 30/06/2016 Leptocerus tineiformis Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 2 Adult 30/06/2016 Mystacides longicornis Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 6 Adult 21/07/2016 Mystacides longicornis Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 5 Adult 25/08/2016 Mystacides longicornis Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 15 Adult 30/06/2016 Oecetis ochracea Caddisfly (Trichoptera) 1 Female 21/07/2016 Eudonia pallida Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Acentria ephemerella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 12/05/2016 Epichnopterix plumella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Morophaga choragella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Bactra lancealana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Epinotia bilunana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Zeiraphera isertana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Gypsonoma dealbana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Gypsonoma dealbana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Hedya pruniana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Hedya nubiferana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Hedya salicella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Hedya salicella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 25/08/2016 Apotomis betuletana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Apotomis capreana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Eudemis profundana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Archips podana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Aethes cnicana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Acleris forsskaleana Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 30/06/2016 Glyphipterix thrasonella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 21/07/2016 Glyphipterix thrasonella Smaller moth (Lepidoptera) 12/05/2016 Pterapherapteryx sexalata Small Seraphim Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 2 Adult 30/06/2016 Lomaspilis marginata Clouded Border Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Agrotis exclamationis Heart and Dart Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Protodeltote pygarga Marbled White Spot Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 4 Adult 30/06/2016 Euplexia lucipara Small Angleshades Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Eilema complana Scarce Footman Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Mythimna impura Smoky Wainscot Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 21/07/2016 Phragmatobia fuliginosa Ruby Tiger Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 2 Adult 21/07/2016 Eilema complana Scarce Footman Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 2 Adult 25/08/2016 Cyclophora albipunctata Birch Mocha Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 25/08/2016 Lomaspilis marginata Clouded Border Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 25/08/2016 Noctua pronuba Large Yellow Underwing Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 25/08/2016 Thyatira batis Peach Blossom Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 25/08/2016 Coenobia rufa Small Rufous Larger moth (Lepidoptera) 1 Adult 30/06/2016 Cerceris rybyensis Ornate Tailed Digger Wasp Wasp (Hymenoptera) 1 Female Appendix C2 Stag Beetle Sightings Wimbledon and Putney Commons and Environs
This information comes mainly via public observation and reporting. Each year a request is made for information via the Commons Annual Newsletter that goes out to all households in the levy paying area. Additionally reports are received from WPC staff members and from volunteers and members of the public walking on the Commons and calling into the Rangers’s Office to report sightings.
Reported Stage Beetle Sightings
2014 73
2015 34
2016 21
Sightings appear to have decreased over the last 3 years but the C&EO suggests this may be due to ‘reader (reporter) fatigue’ rather than a serious decline in the actual numbers of Stage Beetles in the area. Consideration is being given to alternative ways to engage the public and and encourage reporting of Stage Beetle sightings.
Nevertheless complacency would be misplaced given the importance of WPC as a Stag Beetle habitat. Their presence and abundance at WPC is a contributory factor to the area’s Conservation Status. Dead timber is a key requirement. Using materials from recent felling and pruning activity undertaken as part of tree safety work on the Commons a new Stag Beetle’ loggery’ was established on the Nature Trail route at Wimbledon in 2016. There are plans to build another in this area in 2017 and as well as one at Putney Lower Common. Both should be place by spring 2017.
AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS IN MERTON 2016 from Sustainable Merton & the Green Party
Here are the results from 3 sets of NO2 measurements from:
Sustainable Merton March/April 2016 Sustainable Merton July/Aug 2016 Merton Green Party Sept/Oct 2016
3 The tubes measure NO2 levels and are expressed in µg/m . These figures should be compared with the 40 µg/m3 European maximum. Any reading above 40 µg/m3 does not comply with European standards and is unacceptable. (These are highlighted in pink). The air quality at Figges Marsh surgery in London Rd and two surgeries in Colliers Wood High Street are highlighted in red, having more than twice the safe level of NO2!
Please note: all µg/m3 figures are averaged out over time, making them comparable. See the European Air Quality Standards at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/air/quality/standards.htm.
date test average put in place µg/m3 Sustainable Merton march/april 2016 Wimbledon Stadium 10.03.16 42.34 Weir Rd/Endeavour Way 10.03.16 39.14 Haydons Rd/Plough Lane 12.03.16 61.41 A236/237 junction, Mitcham Common Golf Course 8.03.16 38.03 Junction Western Rd/Church Rd 8.03.16 24.89 Church Rd mini-roundabout, Mitcham 8.03.16 45.93 Junction 217 Morden Rd 8.03.16 43.93 Junction Amenity Grove/Garts Rd 9.03.16 32.61 Grand Drive/Hillcross Ave 9.03.16 38.36 Junction Kingston Rd/Dorset Rd 9.03.16 63.60 Kingston Rd (Nelson Health Centre) 12.03.16 45.65 Wimbledon Chase Bike Path 12.03.16 23.85 CONTROL – away from main roads Park Rd, Colliers Wood 8.03.16 28.89 Sustainable Merton july/aug 2016 outside 131 Alexandra Rd 13.07.16 39.24 outside Ludlow Thompson, Wim Hill Rd 13.07.16 32.18 TK Max island 13.07.16 35.54 Bill’s Centre Island 13.07.16 30.87 Wimbledon Bridge House 13.07.16 47.35 Colliers Wood outside tube 21.07.16 54.60 Colliers Wood High Street 21.07.16 59.55 Supermarket, next to S Wim tube 21.07.16 63.26 3 Beech Tree 06.07.16 32.51 Lavender Park, opp. White Lion 06.07.16 31.03 Lavender Park, Holborn Way 06.07.16 31.23 CONTROL: middle of Wim Common 24.07.16 8.55 Merton Green Party London Road alongside Figge's sept/oct 2016 Marsh early sept 58.72 Outside Gorringe Park school on early sept Streatham Road 47.38 Outside Figge's Marsh surgery, early sept London Road 94.46 Near Singlegate school, on early sept Christchurch Road 55.97 Outside Merton Medical Practice, early sept Colliers Wood High Street 89.21 Outside Colliers Wood Surgery, High early sept Street 87.03 Outside All Saints School, Haydons early sept Road 66.80 On Morden Road, near Merton Abbey early sept school 56.56 Outside Dundonald primary school, early sept Dundonald Road 27.66 Outside Nelson medical practice, early sept Kingston Road 57.29 On Somerset Avenue, SW20 early sept 24.1