News from BORG

Blog posts by HCCPS on and around Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons. Find out how local conservation volunteers are helping Commons to improve natural habitat for Owls, aquatic life and the native wildflowers of the Chiltern Hills.

News from BORG

H&C CommonsPS August 5, 2017

Here is some news that BORG (Bucks Owl & Raptor Group) has sent out by newsletter. In May Tawny owlets were found in one of the nesting boxes on the Commons and were ringed.

Latest Figures on Ringing 2017
Just to let you know how the group has done in the field RINGING up to 4th August.

BARN OWLS 96
KESTRELS 38
TAWNY OWLS 21
LITTLE OWLS 3

The numbers above show that overall its been a good season for Tawny Owls, poor for Kestrels and very poor for Little Owls.

Barn Owl numbers are 24 below less than last year but their season is still active.

Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons

42 hectares of common land in the midst of the Chiltern AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty)

Hawridge and Cholesbury commons covers 42 hectares of privately owned common land and is designated as a Local Wildlife Site.

The owner and Hawridge and Cholesbury Preservation Society manage the commons for the benefit of the local community and visitors whilst maintaining a healthy habitat for the local flora, fauna and wild life. Areas of acidic soil support heather communities and the Preservation Society is working on increasing the heather coverage. There are two ponds and the commons are notable for fungi and apple trees.

The commons are enjoyed by walkers and horse riders alike. Whilst the local cricket club and pitch situated at the north west end provides a focal point on many a summers day.

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