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We are the Chorley and District Natural History Society. We are a charity operating in Chorley, Lancashire.

This site is provided keep members up to date with current goings on and allow others to see the kind of work we do. Here you will be able to see current and past Newsletters and Annual Reports. If you want to contribute and find out what other members have been up to please visit our forum.

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Next Events

    Winter Programme 2010/2011:

    AGM followed by Islay, Queen of the Hebrides
    Gordon Yates

    16/09/2010 19:30  (13 days until this event)


Latest Forum News

Bioblitz

For those who missed the Bioblitz here is a flavour:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3mjTGg7tOc

 

Original post available here.

Posted on [Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:31:31] by [David Beattie].

BAD NEWS?

 

Original post available here.

Posted on [Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:30:18] by [David Beattie].

Bioblitz

 

Original post available here.

Posted on [Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:01:39] by [David Beattie].

Peregrine Loss

It is with great sadness that I inform the forum, that the four Peregrine chicks at Whittle quarry (which were approximately ten days old) were taken from their nest during the night. The police have been informed and are now investigating this despicable crime.

 

Original post available here.

Posted on [Mon, 24 May 2010 19:23:32] by [Ivan Lynas].

Woodchat Shrike 20/5 Longton

Does anyone know anything more about the intriguing report on Birdguides of the above from yesterday ?

Cheers.

 

Original post available here.

Posted on [Fri, 21 May 2010 10:35:57] by [John Frankland].

Latest Newsletter

Newsletter 127

  • Editorial (Neil Southworth)
  • Flora Report (David Beattie)
  • Fungi Report (Joyce Riley)
  • Insect Report (Phil Kirk)
  • Bird Report (Neil Southworth)
  • Garden Bird Survey (Neil Southworth)
  • Book Review (Joyce Riley)
  • Field Trips (Joyce Riley)
  • Latest Annual Report

    2008 Annual Report

  • Review of the Year (Neil Southworth)
  • Secretary's Report (Phil Kirk)
  • Flora Report (David Beattie)
  • Fungi Report (Joyce Riley)
  • Insect Report (Phil Kirk)
  • Bird Report: Mute Swan to Mistle Thrush (Neil Southworth)
  • Bird Report: Grasshopper Warbler to Corn Bunting (plus escapes) (Neil Southworth)
  • Bird Report: Rookery Census (Neil Southworth)
  • Bird Report: Wildfowl Counts (Neil Southworth)
  • Mammal, Reptile & Amphibian Report (Joyce Riley)
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