A new member!
Some of you may be familiar with the excellent novels written by the Berkshire born author and journalist T.M. Logan, who spent some time working for first Nottingham Evening Post…
Author Mike Rivett
Birds in March
On 21 March our bird expert, John, took a walk around the wood. These are his observations. Plenty of bird-song, of course. Main birds to note were: A good many…
Work Party, 25/2/24
There were 10 of us this morning, once again in very pleasant conditions with plenty of bird song (even a couple of bursts of song from a winter-visiting Blackcap). On…
Upcoming work on the central path
Early last year another hole opened up near to the boardwalk on the central path. Yet another badger tunnel had collapsed. Following an inspection, Rushcliffe Borough Council decided to extend…
Work Party, 28/1/24
There were 11 of this morning in pleasant conditions, being largely sheltered from the cold breeze that we encountered as we climbed the hill. The main task was planting 100…
Mini work party 4/1/24
Three members carried out work recommended at the annual site visit last August. This is a task using power tools which is better to undertake outside the regular monthly work…
Extra Work Party, 17/12/23
We did very well on this unscheduled work party only a week before Christmas. 14 volunteers turned out on a cloudy, breezy day to plant 10 oaks kindly donated by…
Meadow pipit, reed bunting, yellowhammer!
Chris R. visited the site this week (6th December) and sighted a mixed flock that included Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting and Yellowhammer, which are all scarce at Sharphill. They were…
2023 Flora Survey
This report summarises the results from a survey of the flora observed in Sharphill Wood during a number of visits made in 2023; the report follows similar surveys carried out…
Work Party, 26/11/23
A cold, dull morning failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the 13 participants today, and we soon warmed up as we got to work. Much of the time was spent…
