Work Party, 23 June 2024
There were 7 participants this morning in glorious weather, yet not too hot under the canopy. We proudly used our two new scythes and two new shears, tackling encroaching vegetation…
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Nest Box report, 2024
As in previous years, I have carried out inspections of our nest boxes at roughly weekly intervals between mid-April and mid-June, with help on the different occasions from Simon (twice),…
Bird Survey, 27 May 2024
The main points of interest were: Common Whitethroat (thanks Jan) Probable Spotted Flycatcher heard calling from main path, towards northern end of zone 3. I have never recorded this species…
Work Party Report, 26/5/24
There were 7 participants this morning, despite the threat of showers, which thankfully didn’t materialise. Richard kindly led the main group, which walked the western and central paths clearing encroaching…
Spreading of “waste topsoil”
One of the activities that requires significant effort by the Friends’ officers is the monitoring of the activities of the developers. The environment of the wood has changed immeasurably over…
Coffee morning fundraiser a success!
Thanks largely to Chrissie and her amazing neighbours and friends we raised well over £100 at the West Bridgford Methodist Church on May 18th. In addition to the hot food…
Bird surveys, 29/4/24 and 16/5/24
John and Jenni visited the wood on both occasions; this are John’s reports: 29/4/24: On the way down we heard Lesser Whitethroat singing along northern edge and in the hedgerow (may have…
Coffee morning, 18 May 2024
On 18 May we are holding a fund-raiser at West Bridgford Methodist Church (on Musters Road), 9:30 – 12:00. There will be food (bacon sandwiches, cakes) and coffee available as…
Sharphill Wood Earthworm Survey 24 April 2024
Encouraged that the earthworm has been crowned UK invertebrate of the year by Guardian readershttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/15/earthworm-crowned-uk-invertebrate-of-the-year-by-guardian-readers?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherBarry Cunnison and I carried out a 3rd earthworm survey on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 14:00pm…
Dawn Chorus Walk, 27/4/24
15 of us set off at 06.00 this morning to listen to the early morning bird song in Sharphill Wood in fine but chilly weather. A Song Thrush and a…
