CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK Seven piping plover chicks have been seen on the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control said.
Two pairs of the threatened shore bird hatched the chicks last week. One pair has been seen with four chicks, and the other has been seen with three.
Both broods have moved away from the nest site, angling toward the shoreline to feed, DNREC officials said.
Two other pairs on the Point con tinue to incubate their eggs, and monitors are watching for signs of hatching.
Source: www.delmarvanow.com
Sussex celebrates the Diamond Jubilee - The Argus.co.uk
Sussex celebrates the Diamond Jubilee
1:15pm Monday 4th June 2012 in News By Bill Gardner
Sussex turned red, white and blue over the weekend as Diamond Jubilee fever swept the county.
Miles of bunting fluttered up and down streets as thousands of people joined together to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign.
Trestle tables groaned under the weight of Jubilee treats, children played on bouncy castles and neighbours sat chatting while sipping glasses of champagne.
Fears of a washout proved unfounded as the sun broke through the clouds in the afternoon, bathing revellers in a Jubilee glow.
In St Keyna Avenue, Hove, about 600 people spent the day eating together, playing games and singing songs.
Organiser Jason Glanvill said: “It’s been incredible, such an amazing day.
“We’ve raised about £4,500 for a children’s charity but we’ve also had such a lot of fun.
“Even the mayor and mayoress came down for a glass of Pimms. Everyone has enjoyed themselves so much.”
Party-goers in Langdale Gardens, Hove, wore special masks of royals including Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge to their party.
Organiser Stephanie St James said the day had been “a bit mad” but said it had gone “tremendously well”.
She said: “We’ve had far too much food and drink and there’s been so much going on. It’s been brilliant.
“We had a tug of war, an egg and spoon race and an incredible band.
"We’re like a big family here so it’s great that we get this opportunity to come together and have fun.
“Everyone really does care about the Jubilee and people have been amazingly patriotic, which is great.”
Jubilee performance
After trying to guess the weight of a large Jubilee cake, partygoers in The Causeway, Hove, were treated to a special Jubilee performance from a mime artist dressed in Union Flag colours.
Lorna Monaghan, who helped organise the party, said the special day had “really brought the whole community together”.
She said: “We have lived here for 20 years and I have met neighbours I never knew I had. That’s what days like this are all about.
“We’ve got bunting, balloons and even some Jubilee pom poms and we also had an egg and spoon race.
“The weather’s been kind to us and now we just can’t wait till next year when we’re going to do it all again.”
Traditional games
In Worthing, children in Pavilion Road came together for an afternoon of ‘welly wanging’ – trying to throw a wellington boot as far as possible.
Organiser Ella Arnardottir said the party had been “all about building a real sense of community”.
She said: “There are lots of people from different ethnic backgrounds here.
“So we had lots of exotic food from around the globe, which was great. People here have been quite competitive about their street parties, which has been fun, and I think we’ve done very well.”
In Downside Avenue, Worthing, people came together to play unusual games including trying to pick doughnuts off a stick with no hands.
Organiser Sandra Collins said revellers had “really got into the spirit” of the Jubilee.
She said: “Lots of people watched the pageant on TV and it really got them in the mood.
“The party really brought the community together because you don’t often get the chance to chat to your neighbours and this really helps.
“A lot of the people here might never see another Jubilee so I’m glad we really made the most of it.”
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Farmers plough into pre-nups to save land - Financial Times
June 4, 2012 9:32 pm
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Essex v Gloucestershire - Clydesdale Bank 40 - Group A - Live Score and Update - Bettor.com
Essex v Gloucestershire - Clydesdale Bank 40 - Group A - Live Score and Update
Gloucestershire 224/5 (40/40 ov) v Essex 225/2 (36.5/40 ov) - Essex won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)
On Monday, June 04, 2012, Essex won their Group A match against Gloucestershire by eight wickets in the ongoing Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament at County Ground, Chelmsford, thanks to an enormous innings of 120 runs jabbed by RS Bopara, who steered his side to sensational triumph as Essex chased a mammoth tally of 225 runs in 40 overs.
After winning the toss, Essex put Gloucestershire into batting in order to restrict them on a low total.
Gloucestershire had the worst possible start to their innings when they lost their first wicket with only a run on the board as opener WRS Gidman had his stumps destroyed by GR Napier before he could open his account.
Opener HJH Marshall and number-three batsman BAC Howell then took charge as the duo clobbered the bowlers out of town with a hint of remorse.
Finally after conceding 41 runs, Essex made a comeback in the match by dismissing Marshall, who had his stumps obliterated by TS Mills after playing an innings of 24 runs.
Howell was the third wicket to fall as he departed after scoring 28 runs, leaving his team standing on a total of 69 runs.
In the later part of the innings, KS Williamson and IA Cockbain hammered stinging knocks of 77 and 52 to leave the bowling side flabbergasted as they belted some of the finest cricketing shots, to give their fans something to cheer about.
The side consequently ended their innings with a massive total and seemed well set to secure an impressive win.
Their road to victory seemed ever so near when they dismissed Essex opener ML Pettini on the third delivery of the innings without a run on the board.
However, this was all the glory they were going to get as Bopara and T Westley stood defiant like two stubborn kids refusing to budge.
While Player of the Match, Bopara, stayed unbeaten, Westley lost his wicket after scoring a knock of 82 runs which was enough for the team to win the match as Essex reached the required target in 36.5 overs.
Source: blogs.bettor.com
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