SS15 wildlife watching

This blog was set up in mid-March 2020 during the emerging COVID-19 health crisis in the UK. It initially aimed to provide records of wildlife sightings and photographs from sites within walking distance of my home in the SS15 postcode area of Basildon in Essex during lockdown travel restrictions. Even though the pandemic has largely subsided, this blog continues to include my local wildlife sightings, my trips away from home plus some personal thoughts and reflections on other issues.

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Pine Marten spotted in London for first time in more than a century

I recently watched an excellent webinar hosted by the Devon Wildlife Trust in respect of the exciting proposal to reintroduce Pine Martens to Devon.

This followed my post on this very subject earlier in the summer .... SS15 wildlife watching: Bringing back Pine Martens

Now comes the frankly incredible news of a Pine Marten being recorded in London for the first time in more than a century .... The Guardian - Pine Marten spotted in London for first time in more than a century

However, I think it is still going to be some time before Pine Marten can be safely added to the mammal lists for both my local patches!

For the foreseeable future, further trips to the Scottish Highlands will be required to see this wonderful mammal.

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SS15 wildlife watching

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Pine Marten spotted in London for first time in more than a century

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