@CornwallRAG

Cornwall Reptile & Amphibian Group, affiliated to ARG UK. Committed to conserving reptiles & amphibians & their habitats across Cornwall.

 Cornwall, UK
groups.arguk.org/CRAG/
Joined January 2018
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There’s still time to apply for our Dartmoor Warden vacancy! Based at Burrator Reservoir, you will be key to maintaining the beauty of our Dartmoor sites. Closing date: Midnight 24th October 2021 For more info and to apply, visit ow.ly/twOF50Gulor #ItsYourOutdoors
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We're hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic project ranger to continue the delivery of our 'I Love Water' project, funded by @HeritageFundUK and @SouthWestWater. 💧💦 Closing date: Sunday 20th June swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the…
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It's Invasive Species Week- a joint initiative led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat to raise awareness about invasive species & biosecurity. Don’t forget to report any sightings of invasive species at our lakes by emailing [email protected] #WildlifeWednesday
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Utterly delighted by our exquisite visitor today - our doorstep was obviously a perfect place to bask in the short spell of sunshine @iRecordWildlife
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In partnership with @SouthWestWater, we will be hosting the South West Invasive Species Forum on 27 May, with Forum members from across the South West region coming together, digitally, for a morning of talks and regional updates. Book your place here - lnkd.in/ea4-R46
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Fancy working at some of the most beautiful locations in SW England? Applications for the Invasive Species Officer role @swlakes working in partnership with @SouthWestWater close on 222d April. swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the…

Join the team

Current vacancies

swlakestrust.org.uk
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Replying to @MariaDelGreco1 @EnfieldforEU
Brexit...the gift that keeps on giving...
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❓ How do I tell the difference between frog & toad spawn? ❓ 📝 Frog spawn is laid in clumps in shallower water, where as toad spawn is laid in strings, usually wrapped around vegetation in slightly deeper water. ✔️ More answers to FAQs at arc-trust.org/spawn-tadpoles…
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CINNG@SINNG16 Mar 2021
More great work on #invasivespecies & #biosecurity using #CitizenScience @swlakes @SwwKate @SouthWestWater
South West Lakes Trust@swlakes5 Mar 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded an AQUA accreditation for excellence in biosecurity at many of our lakes, in partnership with @SouthWestWater. Read more here: ow.ly/EEJs50DOMr1 @APHAgovuk @BristolZooGdns @AnglingTrust @YorkshireWater
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Always worth carrying a powerful torch whilst walking at night ... for the #toads if nothing else..
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We have our first talk in 2021 today at 18:00GMT by Mark O'Shea who will be talking about his work "In Pursuit of the Lake Serpent" The talk is free for all to watch, just follow the link, sit back and relax – teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
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An excellent overview of 2020’s herpetological research highlights by @stevoallain . The use of QR codes for papers was definitely a hit! #HWM2021
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Have you ever seen this before? 'Star Jelly' is regurgitated frog spawn. Birds eat frogs, the jelly expands in the birds stomach upon coming into contact with moisture & the bird vomits it up. Sometimes it can be found full of tadpoles! #FridayFact (Photo Credit: Simon Clarke)
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JUST A WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! 🐸 Would you like to help England's rarest frog take a leap forward? Take a look at these three amazing job opportunities with ARC: arc-trust.org/vacancies 📷 Jenny Jaffee (Formerly IoZ) Pool frog health check
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Although the overgrown and silt-filled garden pond was very small (only 1.5m across), the Come Forth for Wildlife team had to temporarily move 18 well-hidden adult frogs out of it while we restored the pond to its former glory (before popping the happy frogs back in)
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There is still time to register for tonight's @ARGroupsUK Autumn Seminar Series 'Alien species - what can we do about them?' The session is being chaired by @SINNG1 @swlakes and @CornwallRAG's Nicola Morris and you can register here: arguk.org/get-involved/event…
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Not long left to enter suggestions and offers for presentations and workshops for #HWM2021. Get them in by 10pm, 15 Nov! arc-trust.org/news/hwm2021-c…
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation@ARC_Bytes4 Nov 2020
SAVE THE DATE & SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR #HWM2021! The Herpetofauna Workers Meeting will be virtual for the first time in 2021 & we’re excited to hear your views on what to include. Please enter suggestions/offers for presentations/workshops by 10pm, 15 Nov: arc-trust.org/hwm2021-call-f…
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SAVE THE DATE & SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR #HWM2021! The Herpetofauna Workers Meeting will be virtual for the first time in 2021 & we’re excited to hear your views on what to include. Please enter suggestions/offers for presentations/workshops by 10pm, 15 Nov: arc-trust.org/hwm2021-call-f…
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ARC’s BITESIZE HERPETOLOGY COURSES Today we're launching the next of our Improver Level online #training courses! Learn about the UK's introduced species with "Alien amphibians and reptiles in the UK". Download it from arc-trust.org/training Alpine newt by Fred Holmes
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Our volunteer Site Guardians play a vital role in monitoring their local lakes for invasive non-native species which can be problematic for watersports, angling and native biodiversity. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to help: ow.ly/kicW50Az8ht
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