Sightings of Fauna and Flora on the Ridge
In August 1995 a Management Plan was compiled for the Friends
of Cock Road Ridge. The objectives of this Plan are to maintain
and enhance the wildlife interest of Cock Road Ridge whilst encouraging
quiet use of the area by local people. Cock Road Ridge contains
a rich diversity of plants and animals. Areas of this nature are
becoming increasingly rare in this type of urban area.
Many of the Friends have a keen interest in wildlife and any
sightings are reported at our regular meetings. These are recorded
here and shows a diverse range of insects and plants as well as
animals and birds on these slopes.
Select from the list below:
Categories
Animals
See our collection of animals that reside on the Ridge or have
been seen 'passing through'.
Birds
See our survey of the bird boxes carried out on 28th January 2006.
Butterflies
More than 12 species of butterflies have been spotted on the Ridge,
which is a good number considering the fairly narrow terrain range.
Find out where and when you can see any of these colourful residents.
Other Insects
Well, we need some enthusiastic members to really get this one
going. Let us know of any of your own sightings, especially if
you have some (digital) photographs we can use on the site.
Plants
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Trees
There are a wide range of trees resident
on the Ridge. Here's a list with a brief description of each.
Of course, if you've seen something not on our list we'd love
to hear about it! Use the Guestbook page
to let us know. We also have an interesting range of fruit
trees (the Ridge held an orchard in past years). Find out
what we have.
Archived Sightings
A wild Orchid, in full flower,has been found growing
on the Ridge. See Photo Album under Views for photograph.
(Early 2004)
A Buzzard was observed in the Oak tree. However, the
Kestrels did not succeed in rearing young. A squirrel
was seen near the nest and may have been responsible for
the lack of success. Quite a few of our bird boxes have
been used by Great Tits. (Early 2004)
Three Pheasants have been seen on the Ridge and in the
allotment. (Early 2004)
A rabbit was seen in the Community Garden (June 2004).
Many reports are being received of the odd rabbit being
seen but they are struggling to make a comeback. A fox
is often seen in Kingsfield Lane close to the Community
Garden.
During our work a pair of Buzzards were observed flying
overhead and they spent most of the time in the wooded
area. A pair of Jays also visited the Ridge and spent
their time in the oak tree. A Green Woodpecker was observed
in the orchard. A Heron flew overhead and made its way
towards the Moat. It returned later in the day and flew
off towards Kingswood. A number of members observed a
Jay busily removing acorns from the big oak and then hiding
them in the grass. However, the Jay was unaware that he
was being closely observed by a squirrel. When he had
finished hiding the acorns and gone back to the oak tree
for more the squirrel stole the acorns and ran off with
them. (September 2003)
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