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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.
If you are interested in joining the Chorley and District Natural History Society our subscription information can be seen in the membership pages.
Latest Forum News
Bioblitz
For those who missed the Bioblitz here is a flavour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3mjTGg7tOc
Posted on [Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:31:31] by [David Beattie].
BAD NEWS?
Did anyone else see this:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/aug/13/crown-jewels-britains-landscape-sold
Posted on [Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:30:18] by [David Beattie].
Bioblitz
Let's see how many of us can get involved in this: http://www.bnhc.org.uk/home/bioblitz/national-bioblitz/north-west/lancashire.html
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.
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.
Posted on [Fri, 21 May 2010 10:35:57] by [John Frankland].
Tern Raft
Find out about the new tern raft built at Big Lodge Yarrow Valley Park, funded by Green Partnership Awards Scheme. More details here.
Latest forum activity
- [Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:29:38] White Coppice 2/9/10 (Dave)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:26:42] White Coppice 2/9/10 (Ian Woosey)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:24:54] peregrine (tony)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:33:57] Charnock Richard Snipe : snipe. (gary lilley)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:27:49] croston little owl. (gary lilley)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:29:32] eccleston syd brook (gary lilley)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:24:02] peregrine : peregrine. (gary lilley)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:50:49] Charnock Richard Snipe (John Frankland)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:25:29] Dragonfly ponds at Healey 29/08/10 (Dave)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:36:42] Hedgehogs (David Beattie)
- [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:00] Rivington Reservoirs 02.09.10 (Neil Southworth)
- [Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:44:42] Dragonfly ponds at Healey 29/08/10 (Leonard Poxon)
- [Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:59:12] Dragonfly ponds at Healey 29/08/10 (Neil Southworth)
- [Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:29:51] Dragonfly ponds at Healey 29/08/10 (Carol)
- [Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:31:43] Dragonfly ponds at Healey 29/08/10 : IDs (Joyce Riley)
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Newsletter 127
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