Category: Nature
2nd January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
Toft Wood January 2025
The start of the year in Toft Wood
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11th January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
January Flowers
These are the flowers in bloom in Toft at the beginning of January. Common names are on the photos
Tags: Flora;
11th January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
January Flowers part 2
Flowers Part 2
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1st February
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots
Attached is the list of the 24 specicies of birds I spotted in January in Toft.
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1st March
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots Feb
In Feb I spotted 28 species with 33 for the year to date a list is attached.
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1st April
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots March
Attached is the list of birds spotted in March and so far this year. In March I saw 28 species with the highlights being the first Chiff Chaff of the year and also a Tree Creeper. So far this year I've seen 37 species.
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1st May
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots April
Many birds have moved in this month and with the leafless trees were good to see. By the end of the month the tress were fairly leafy; early this year I think due to the good weather. The Blackcap, Whitethroat, linnet and Willow Warbler were all in good voice. The full list is attached but I saw a total of 37 species this mont making a total od 44 so far this year.
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1st June
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots May
38 different specicies seen during May making a total of 48 different species seen so far this year. And a cockoo has been heard near the village. The other highlight is the return of the reed warblers on the golf course.
A full spreadshett of spot is attached.
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15th June
Nature
Posted by: Liz T
Hedgehog Day
Toft first Hedgehog day was a fantastic success, with lots of families attending.
There was the chance to guess the weight of the wonderful Hedgehog cake made by Margaret Quenby, or buy a delightful Hedgehog made by the Knit and Natter, have the chance to take part in the silent auction to win a fantastic drawing of a Hedgehog drawn by the very talented Lucy.
We were lucky enough to have a visit from the Hedgehog Hospital, who came with a wealth of knowledge on how to look after them and also available were access points to take away and fit in fences to allow Hedgehogs access to other gardens.
Tags: Parish Council; Fauna; Embroidery Group; Knit & Natter;
1st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots for June
Attached are the results of the Bird Spots and Butterfly Spots for June. I noted 40 species with a total of 50 for the year. I've also added a butterfly listing with 9 specicies this month and a total for the year of 12.
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1st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots for June
Attached are the results of the Bird Spots and Butterfly Spots for June. I noted 40 species with a total of 50 for the year. I've also added a butterfly listing with 9 specicies this month and a total for the year of 12.
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31st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots in July
This month I've seen 32 different species with a total for the year of 53. The highlight for the month was spotting a Tawney Owl. Generally, the birds have been very quiet, as expected. The full list is attached.
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31st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Butterfly Spots
10 species of butterfly spotted this month, 13 types during the year. It's definitely been the Gatekeepers month with more than I've ever seen. Full results are attached.
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1st September
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots in August
I haven't been as diligent this month but did see 23 species making a total of 54 this with the highlight being a little egret. With Butterflies I saw 8 of the 14 species from this year. Spreadsheets are attached.
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1st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Butterflies in Toft
I've spotted 14 species of butterfly during this year. It's been a good year for Common Blue and Marbled White. A complete list is attached.
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31st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots Oct
A quiet month and I haven't been out and about quite as much so less birds noted just 22 of the 54 total so far for the year.
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31st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots
I haven't been out as much this month but I did see three Teal, which is a first for me in Toft. The full results are attached.
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