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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.88

By Malcolm Fincham There is a strict code of conduct within birdwatching circles at this time of the year, not to mention locations of rare nesting birds. This can make my…

Beekeeper’s Notes: May 2015

Introducing a new regular column by beekeeper Hugh Coakley from Worplesdon. He has been keeping bees for six years and certainly knows a good deal about about the fascinating and complex lives of…

A Walk On The Wild Side With Simon Cowell MBE

The Wildlife Aid Foundation is dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wild animals throughout Surrey. DANI MAIMONE reports from the charity’s base in Leatherhead. The majority…

Dragon Reader Asks: Is This A Wych Elm Or Which Elm Is It?

By Harry Eve Many think that elm trees are a part of the part of the pre-Dutch elm disease past, but Guildford Dragon Reader Harry Eve noticed a wych elm near…

By The Wey – Photo Feature

For readers wondering just how many cygnets we could expect from the Millmead Mutes by “Swan Lock” here is the answer… It’s a beautiful time down by our riverbank. Try…

Riff Raff Diary for April 2015

Riverbank tales from our local St Catherine’s Lengthsman/Weirkeeper by Robert Craig The unseasonably dry weather in April has been great for getting on with mowing and strimming.  So Stonebridge Wharf…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.87

By Malcolm Fincham Although the Premier league football season draws to a close, the premiership world of the seasoned, competitive and avid avian watchers remains relentless. And even though I…

Richard’s Wey May 2015

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations The combination of brighter evenings, warmer weather and the bank holidays/school holidays mean that people are ready to…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.86

By Malcolm Fincham The enjoyment and good fortune of a continuing spell dry weather and sunny days turned to thoughts of sadness for me. News of a devastating heathland fire…

Swan Lock – Photo feature

Photography by Malcolm Fincham Swanning about in Guildford is no joke when it’s spring time and a cob’s fancy turns to raising a family. The big question is where to…