Wildlife Event May 2010
Canvey West Marshes
Canvey Island’s first Wildlife Event held at the newly opened West Canvey Marshes was a great success. Put on by the RSPB and Canvey’s Town Council the event proved very popular with local people. Several hundred visited the site and all seemed very happy with what they saw. Here are just a few pictures and observations from the day.
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Lots of activities were laid on, including pond dipping
Something for everyone
If you preferred to get away from the crowds what better place
One very rare shy animal was seen skulking about the Marquees. I was lucky to snap a picture before it disappeared into the undergrowth.
Dave Cross our new Mayor kindly let us take his picture
Janet Penn
The Castle Point Transport Museum was in attendance
Janet Penn
Councillor Joan Liddiard was on hand to answer questions
Janet Penn
People were eager to learn
Janet Penn
The day was glorious
Janet Penn
The Essex Wildlife Trust and face painting in the Marquee
Janet Penn
The Canvey Island Wildlife Conservation Group
Janet Penn
Buglife was there too
Janet Penn
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A wonky Mayor!!
Glad you enjoyed the Canvey Wildlife Day. The Essex Wildlife Trust had intended to organize pond-dipping, but we found that the dykes available were too new to provide many animals, so this was cancelled. However, if this is repeated, then they should provide a rich resource next year.
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