Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians - second countywide survey
Countywide survey for mammals, amphibians and reptiles 2015-2024
We are inviting everyone with an interest to take part in this countywide survey to collect data to produce a new county atlas. Restrictions on fieldwork resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the survey being extended into 2024
The last organised county survey was started in 1970 and resulted in the publication of Michael Clark's book, Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Hertfordshire, in 2001.
HNHS Newsletter - January 2015
Read all the latest news including how to buy our new book Birds of Hertfordshire, all about the countywide mammals survey and a membership renewal reminder.
View the newsletter here.
Willow Emerald Damselflies breeding in Hertfordshire
There was much excitement in the summer when Darren Bast discovered Willow Emerald Damselflies (Lestes viridis) at Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust's Amwell nature reserve on 3 September this year. This was the first time they had been recorded in Hertfordshire.
Now after a great bit of detective work by Barry Reed and HMWT staff, we have proof that they are breeding.
Quagga Mussels - a new threat to Hertfordshire waterways
The GB Non-Native Species Secretariat in conjunction with the Environment Agency has issued a new warning about the invasive Quagga Mussel, which has now been found in both the Lee and the Colne river systems.
The Society's 1875 Awards for 2014
The 1875 Awards, named after the year the Society was founded, were presented at our Autumn meeting on Saturday 11 October 2014. The award for an outstanding contribution to natural history in Hertfordshire was presented to Peter Delaloye and the award for an outstanding Hertfordshire Naturalist was presented to Andrew Harris.