March seemed to last a long time, with winter clinging on until the last few days.
The wild field appeared to be devoid of life but under the dry
stalks and grasses new growth was appearing, with Cuckooflower
plants in bud and the very first sighting of a butterfly - a Peacock -
then later in March, Brimstone and Small Tortoiseshell were seen.
Green woodpeckers have found plenty to eat in the form of ants
throughout the winter here in the sheltered earth along the river.
The end of March - Blackthorn blossom on the river bank.
The Group met on 29th and retrieved trolleys from the banks.
These appear at all times of the year! More mulch was added
to the new trees on 1st April as the ground was becoming dry after
weeks of sparse rainfall.
