TCV
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Harvest Mouse survey at Park Lane NR
An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
Activity date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 13:00
Activity description
On the Red List for Britain’s Mammals, the Harvest Mouse is classified as Near Threatened in Britain. This means that they are at risk of becoming threatened with extinction in the near future. Unfortunately, we do not have good estimates of how many Harvest Mice there are in the wild, so we really have no idea how bad their situation is or what sort of conservation actions should be put in place. This is why the Mammal Society launched the National Harvest Mouse Survey across Britain, getting people to look for harvest mice nests. Surveys do not take long and no prior experience or specialist equipment is required to carry them out. The visit to Park Lane NR will also be an opportunity to discuss habitat management work over the winter months.
Meeting place
Crouch Street, opposite the King's Arms pub at 10a.m., or Park Drive, Tiptree at 10.30
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Activity location
Park Lane Nature Reserve (Tiptree Parish Field), Park Drive Tiptree Essex CO5 0GW, CO5 0GW
Site description
Park Lane is an ancient highway linking Tiptree with Tollshunt Knights. Adjacent is Park Lane Local Nature Reserve whose principle habitat is acid grassland with areas of scrub and Oak trees.
Contact
Michael Padmore
Telephone: 07764 655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
TCV and Tiptree Parish Council have an ongoing partnership to manage Park Lane nature reserve for the benefit of biodiversity and the local community.
Site Facilities
- Picnic Area