Joy of Recording: Dave Clark

Joy of Recording: Dave Clark

Dave Clark, Ornithologist What a mindblast…Excuse the 60`s vernacular but as a 15 year old impressionable youth, leafing through the Woolies (Woolworth`s) record stack coming across the Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is a mindblast, especially when you’re sheltering...

Guiding the planners – London’s protected species

Paul Losse,  Natural England Paul Losse of Natural England sheds light on protected species – giving GiGLer readers a whistle-stop tour of the key legislation and guidance for planners. Bats, great crested newts, common dormice and badgers are well known to be highly...

Issue 29: Editorial

Welcome to the winter edition of our newsletter. We have some project updates to share, and a few staff changes to announce, along with two ‘joy of recording’ articles to inspire us to get back to recording. It’s been a busy few months for those involved in...
Joy of Recording – Lesnes Abbey Woods

Joy of Recording – Lesnes Abbey Woods

The ruins of Lesnes Abbey (© Drone pilot Jonathan Potts Director Dagmar Scheibenreif) Lesnes Abbey Woods, Bexley, is a hidden treasure in the heart of suburban London. Containing the remains of Lesnes Abbey, founded in 1178, the wood includes a diversity of wildlife...