Tree Work in Scadbury Park
Tree Work in Scadbury Park

Over the coming weeks/months (from 23rd December 2018), there will be tree work conducted in Scadbury Park by Bromley Council and contractors.

Trees with white paint (crosses) will be cut down as they are either unsafe or have the possibility to be unsafe.

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Scadbury ParkScadbury Park
Save our Swifts!

Swifts spend most of their lives on the wing, only landing to nest and raise young. They arrive in the UK in May to breed, nesting high on buildings, often under the eaves, leaving in August to return to southern Africa. The number arriving in the UK declined by 47% 1995-2014. In Bromley numbers recorded are now very low. Reasons for the decline include loss of nest sites, less insect food & changing climate. Listen for their screaming cries and look for their crescent shapes as they fly high above us, often in groups, feeding on flying insects and spiders. If they are flying at roof level they may be looking for nest sites. Please let us know if you see any & if they are nesting near you.

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Tyler SmithScadbury Park
RETURN OF THE PURPLE EMPEROR

This butterfly was thought extinct in Kent in the late 1980's but there have been new records recently from the south of Bromley Borough. Look for them before noon in July and August when the males descend from a tall Ash or Oak tree to visit animal dung from which they obtain vital mineral nutrients. After noon they fly high in the tree canopy. The distinctive caterpillars grow to 40mm and after hibernation can be found until the end of June feeding on Goat Willow (or sometimes on Grey or Crack Willow).

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Judy John