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Spring Flowers & Insects; Cockaynes Wood

April 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

An afternoon nature walk led by award winning naturalist Dr Chris Gibson who is a BNA Fellow. This fascinating 50 acre community wildlife site contains Cockaynes Wood, an ancient wood recorded in the Domesday Book, plus Villa Wood, Railway Wood & the former Villa Farm quarry. In addition to ancient woodland it has dry heath, grassy meadows & shallow ponds, a mixture of habitats that hold a diverse range of species. Chris will be particularly looking for Spring flowers & insects. TM052 216.

Off Alresford Road, CO7 8DA, between Wivenhoe & Alresford, the entrance can be found on the Wivenhoe side of Alresford railway bridge. Meet at entrance (there is parking for about 6 cars at the entrance for the site, some further parking may be possible at a layby 200m towards Arlesford).

Details

Date:
April 13, 2019
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Website:
www.bna-naturalists.org

Organizer

BNA Essex

Venue

Cockaynes Wood
Alresford Road
Alresford, Essex CO7 8DA United Kingdom
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Phone:
0844 8921817