Click on the link to send in your sightings info@foteb.org.uk to help us monitor Emm Brook wildlife.This type of ‘citizen science’ allows us to get a clearer picture of what is happening along the Emm.
For previous months sightings see Archive
The "Area Seen" refers to the 11 sections that the Brook has been split into for monitoring purposes (see Wildlife page under Monitoring ).
For what you can expect to see on the Emm this month, click here November
All sightings unless stated are from personal observations by Eddie Napper.
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Birds
05/11/25 A Goldcrest was seen in the trees at Skinner Drive balancing pond in Area 7A with Blue Tit and Long tailed Tit . A male Stonechat was also seen. All sightings by Paul O'Neill. 02/11/25 At Skinner Drive balancing pond in Area 7A a Male and Female Stonechat were seen by Paul O'Neill. 01/11/25 Heard calling during the litter pick was a Green Woodpecker . |
Insects
0/11/25 The moth-trap, was out in my Area 4 garden overnight on 31/10/25 and emptied this morning . The catch was a dissapointing 5 moth's of 5 species. There were no new highlights. With no new moth species added ,the total for 2025 is still 294 species. Following inspection and recording/photographing anything caught was released. |
Plants/ Trees Every year the leaves on the trees and hedgerows change colour from green to a yellow/g Have you noticed a bumper crop of acorns this year? You’re not alone – it seems that across the UK, Oak trees are having what’s known as a mast year. The bountiful harvest is a clever strategy to ensure the future generation of oak trees and it’s welcome food for wildlife too. For more information click on the link Acorns Fungi/ Lichen
01/11/25
Reptiles
Fish
Mammals
Molluscs
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