Last month saw the completion of a very successful series of talks arranged by the North Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
Some excellent speakers delivered topics ranging from birds and climate change, through recycling and the Dormouse Project to the darker side of owls – to name but a few. The plan for next year is already taking shape and promises to be just as interesting.
Meanwhile, the programme of summer events is being finalised. It will begin in May with a guided walk in a private woodland followed by a picnic in the wood if the weather is kind. Other walks and visits are also in the planning process; fingers crossed for good weather!
Regarding outdoor activities, visitors to Attenborough Nature Reserve have been asked not to feed the birds for now as when birds gather to take advantage of free food, they can pass devastating bird flu to flocks of wild birds. The bird feeding spot along Carburton Lakes is also a hot spot for passing on infections – particularly chaffinch papilloma virus.
There is no shortage of natural food at present, so Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust advises that, for now, feeding birds in these popular hotspots should cease.
If you would like to receive email updates of Local Group activities, contact Jan on janwilliamson133@gmail.com or 07969 180067.