CBDC is 10 years old. To be ready for the next 10 years we are asking our stakeholders to complete a short 6 minute questionnaire. Tell us what's good, what's not and what you would like us to do in the future.

Recorders Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CBDCnext10years

Data Users (commercial) survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CBDC_next_10_years

#CumbriaNature A truly fascinating stroll along the cliffs at St. Bees Head this week in The Roar of the Razorbills. http://bit.ly/ccnb14-4

Good Evening Everyone!
Here is the second post of the day from Geoconservation

Find out about Local Geology Sites (LGS) in Cumbria.
Thanks to Cumbria Biodiversity Centre, we now have a fantastic system to show you where in Cumbria to find some really interesting geological and geomorphological sites. These sites have been designated of being of local geological interest. The national sites are geological SSSIs.
The map on our web pages allows you to browse an area, or search for certain features or rock types eg corries or dyke or granite… etc
Once you click on a site, a pop-up box appears and that gives a short summary of what you can expect to see. These local sites are either on publicly accessible land or can be viewed form a public right of way.
Then click on the Datasheet to see more information and check the location on an Ordnance Survey map to plan your visit, or just browse the many LGS sites in Cumbria.
Check out the other pages for geology information at www.cumbriageoconservation.org.uk

Good Morning! We'll have two posts today from 2 different groups.
This morning it's from the Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte group! (Scientific name for each image is captioned on each individual photo)

Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte group had three well attended meetings in the first quarter of 2020 (Great Mell Fell, Low Wood, Tom Gill), before official activities were brought to a halt by coronavirus. While following government restrictions, some of us managed some small informal bryophyte outings: Holme Wood, Milkingstead Wood, Warnscale Bottom, Wounddale, Haweswater and Mardale Waters, Rainsbarrow Wood, Wallowbarrow Gorge, Johnny’s Wood. Overall, in bryophytes, we recorded about 250 species in VC 69 and 375 in VC70, including some uncommon species we were pleased to see, and one vice-county first (Plagiothecium cavifolium).

Most exciting finds: Anastrepta orcadensis, Anoectangium aestivum, Anthelia julacea, Bazzania tricrenata, Campylopus setifolius, Dicranum scottianum, Hageniella micans, Harpanthus scutatus, Herbertus aduncus, Hygrohypnum subeugyrium, Lepidozia pearsonii, Metzgeria leptoneura, Plagiothecium cavifolium.

Informal lichen-hunting visits were made to Holme Wood, (impressive Bryoria fuscescens colonies were found), and Grange Scar (Solorina saccata was amongst the limestone species recorded). Group members have been involved in the Lobaria pulmonaria translocations in Borrowdale and near Haweswater, as well as pursuing their own local recording. In total, 4,006 Cumbrian lichen records were added to the British Lichen Society database in 2020 by 11 recorders. Highlights included new sites for Pyrenula hibernica (“blackberries in custard”) in Borrowdale; the re-finding of Pectenia cyanoloma near Rosthwaite; and new records of the montane species Cetraria islandica and Ochrolechia frigida on the far eastern fells.

The group’s first AGM (held by Zoom) had 26 attendees: we look forward to a full program of trips once Covid regulations are eased.

Good afternoon all! In the run up to the conference a few various groups have put together posts for you. Our first is from Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group!

CARG is the amphibian and reptile conservation group for the Cumbria County. As a volunteer run group our aims are to promote the conservation of our native reptiles and amphibians here in Cumbria. Improving the knowledge of the distribution of our native species, educate and increase awareness via surveys and practical conservation.
Recently we have increased our education outreach work by providing education materials on our website, with the aim to hold education days in local schools and at some of the fantastic nature reserves in Cumbria (COVID permitting).
An exciting upcoming project for 2021 is our burial grounds project, which empowers local people to engage with and survey green spaces near them for reptiles such as the elusive slow worm (full training provided).
We work closely with the community to improve and protect habitats for amphibians and reptiles and encourage recordings of any sightings. We have recently been working with a local nature reserve to increase awareness of adder populations in Cumbria, whilst trying to reduce the stigmatisation of the species.
Website https://groups.arguk.org/carg
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/589703024785031