POGLES WOOD EXPLORERS

from Wriggle Valley Magazine March 2021 No.333

Yetminster

So, there is still not a lot to report in terms of events. I am holding out some hope for Easter! Fingers crossed.

On the other hand, the primroses are out, there are signs of buds on the willow and two beautiful and tiny Netted Irises have just appeared. It will be time to keep an eye out for Early Purple Orchids soon.

We have a couple here but the verges in the Wriggle Valley have quite a few so keep your eyes open as you are walking. The days are getting longer and, by the time you read this, spring will be at the gate!

We counted a record number of birds for the bird count, although I was a bit disappointed that the Greater Spotted Woodpecker that comes several times a day usually, decided to have a day off that day!

Many of you will have noticed that Leigh has a newly formed Climate Emergency Group. It is good to see this pressing issue being taken seriously, but my feeling is that it is young people who will be our salvation. With that in mind I am hoping to start a Climate Emergency Youth Group to coexist with the adults. If you are aged over eight and live in (or near) Leigh and would like to be part of such a group, then please get in touch and we will meet as soon as such things are possible.

Please keep safe, get plenty of fresh air and keep an eye on the Facebook page for up to date information.