Monday, 22 June 2009

Otter Survey on Millpond













Part of an Otter spraint from Barnards Tower end steps. This is probably from the foot of a Coot - photograph by Trevor Theobald.

Geoff Liles, Otter Consultant Wales, will be surveying the north bank of Millpond by boat on Wednesday 23rd June (weather permitting).

This will involve looking for all signs of Otter activity and use - and repeats a survey carried out 10 years ago, from which the need for an 'Otter corridor' along the North Bank was recognised in order to protect their habitat.

The report from this survey will be used to highlight the importance of protecting this Otter habitat along the north bank, particularly where development or 'tidying up of gardens' is a threat.

Monday, 1 June 2009

Painted Lady


Millions of Painted Lady butterflies are now arriving in Britain, after an amazing 1000 mile migration from North Africa. And they have reached Pembroke! Saw several around the Castle Pond this morning flitting about in the sunshine and managed to get a photo.
Lin & Stu