Category Archives: Wildlife

The pond’s flora and fauna

Summer Splash Out and AGM 2018

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

A sunny day on Sunday, 10 June greeted both our Summer Splash Out and Friends AGM and also the Red Cross Open Garden Day in Biddenham.  Friends were able to attend and enjoy both events and we appreciate the support … Continue reading →

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On the up

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

At last the water in the pond is approaching a more respectable level: and the ducks are enjoying it:  

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Your village needs you!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

Developers are planning a massive 300 house development on a large area of agricultural land off Gold Lane, completely surrounding Duck End Lane. What is more, they aim to push ahead for outline planning permission very soon and before approval … Continue reading →

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Biddenham Show 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

This American signal crayfish was the subject of much interest on our stall in the Village Hall at the Biddenham Show yesterday. Fear not! Chris didn’t encounter it in our village pond but brought it from Ickwell. As other species … Continue reading →

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Pond life

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

There’s a new brood of five little moorhen chicks down at the pond. They scurry away quickly as soon as they spot you, as you can see in the photo of them hurrying to the safety of the reeds. We’re … Continue reading →

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Bedford Local Plan 2035

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Bedford Borough Council is preparing a local plan that will set out how much growth there should be in the borough in coming years (housing, jobs and associated infrastructure) and where it should take place. Current planning policy documents look … Continue reading →

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Pond life

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

It was a lovely Spring evening tonight, Friday 31 March, perfect for Frog Foraying. Of course, the frogs didn’t appreciate that so didn’t turn up, and nor did the toads. But Chris and his three companions exploring the pond by … Continue reading →

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Sunday meander

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

The violets are out today down by the pond, there’s a small patch of snowdrops just coming to an end, and the moles have been pretty busy. The recent rain has added some water to the pond, albeit it’s still … Continue reading →

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Dates for your diary

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

Some dates for your diary: Friday, 31 March for our annual evening Frog Foray at the pond; Sunday, 11 June in the Church Barn, our Summer Splash Out and Friends’ AGM; and Sunday, 16 July in the afternoon for our … Continue reading →

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New wildlife at the pond

Posted on July 31, 2016 by

There’s a new brood of baby moorhens now paddling round the pond – the second brood this year. And if you pop along to see them, you might also spot members of a new species recently introduced to the area … Continue reading →

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