BioBlitz 2017
2017's BioBlitz at Morden Hall Park was our longest recording period ever, beginning at 8.30pm on Friday 2 June with an amphibian walk, and ending at 4pm on Sunday 4 June—43.5 hours of busy identifying and recording!
All the data was logged online, with 246 different species recorded from a total of 448 records. The species data recorded will help show how the park's habitats are supporting the diverse range of species that our team is trying to encourage. This information assists with managing the park better for wildlife in general, and for any rare species that have been identified.
The species counted this year probably represent less than a quarter of the different species actually present in the park. The Nature Group also surveys and monitors species groups throughout the year; you can find out more about this on the Nature Group page.
Thank you to the much appreciated volunteers, exhibitors and visitors who helped to find and record all the animals, plants and other living things within the park. Exhibitors included The Living Wandle Landscape Partnership, Surrey Bird Club, RSPB, Surrey Bat Group and Sustainable Merton.