The People’s Trust for Endangered species are running the Great Stag Hunt. They’re asking people to record sightings of any stag beetles they see. Although stag beetles are an endangered species, we’ve definitely seen one or two around Coney Hall – have you?
How to take part in the hunt
You will need do the count six times between the 1 June to 31 July. It only takes half an hour and is only carried out in warm, dry weather – what could be better? You can either count stag beetles along a 500m walk (transect), or from a fixed point in your garden (point count).
Here’s a video guide to help you carry out the survey.
The Bromley Biodiversity Partnership is also collecting information about stag beetles, so if you do spot some, share your findings with them too. See their poster to find out more.
Save the date: Saturday 14 June, Gardens for Wildlife Open Day
EACH are planning a Gardens Open Day in Coney Hall on Saturday 14 June, 2pm to 5.30pm, so save the date! You’ll be able to take a tour and see what people Coney Hall are doing to help wildlife in their gardens.
Tickets are just £5 each for 10 garden visits (cash only) which includes a cup of tea, coffee or juice at Rouse Farm, a tour of the farm and an opportunity to meet a hedgehog or two! Under 16s go free with an adult. There’ll also be a plant and cake sale.
All money raised will go to our local hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation charity.
For advance tickets and further information (including how to open your own garden, or how to donate plants or cakes), contact: sarahlouisechant@icloud.com
Coney Hall Village Residents' Association (CHVRA) 