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Richard’s Wey January 2017

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations The one very noticeable feature of December was how dry it was, a stark contrast to the extreme flooding…

Riff Raff Diary – January 2017

Riff Raff Diary – January 2017

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weirkeeper by Robert Craig The low rainfall in December meant that conditions were good for getting on with the winter cutback…

Letter: What Is My Vocal Robin Saying?

From Harry Eve Malcolm Fincham has provided another great set of photos in his latest Birdwatcher’s Diary to brighten up these mid-winter days. I like “Into the water.” It captures…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.126

By Malcolm Fincham As another wonderful year of wildlife watching came to a close I spent a few minutes in thought while watching a common buzzard in a field: “Fifty years ago I…

Beekeeper’s Notes January 2017 – Do Bees Poo In The Forest?

Hugh Coakley keeps bees in Worplesdon. In the latest of his monthly notes, he talks about the toilet habits of bees during the winter. Have you had that bloated feeling…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.125

By Malcolm Fincham Occasionally I am encouraged to get involved in a more serious and advanced side to birdwatching. Although not usually my style (mainly due to lethargy), I was…

Richard’s Wey December 2016

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations The wonderful display of autumn colours continued through November, and we were even treated to some moody misty…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.124

By Malcolm Fincham Making the most of limited opportunities to get out and about as November came to a close, I was ready at the drop of a hat when…

Along the Wey & Arun Canal – December 2016

A regular update from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, a charity restoring the waterway which once ran 23 miles from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. The Trust has…

Riff Raff Diary – December 2016

Riff Raff Diary – December 2016

Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weirkeeper by Robert Craig The river is looking very beautiful at the moment, now we are enjoying more typically seasonal weather.…