For our immersion in G29, our science sessions took students off to Windy Nook Nature reserve. Here the students had a hugely successful day developing their fieldcraft skills for spotting wildlife.
The students’ patience was challenged whilst listening for and observing our local bird life to measure its biodiversity. They were rewarded with, amongst others, Chiffchaff and Great Tit songs as well as some great views of a hunting Kestrel. They used sweep nets to sample for the invertebrate life in the grassland to measure its biodiversity.
Amongst the species found were earwigs, leafhoppers, peacock butterflies, thrips and even the odd green dock beetle!
Students completed a litter survey to collect scientific data on the quality of the environment and finally a litter pick to act as stewards of their environment. A brilliant day – well done G29!
