The End of British Summertime

OUR AIM IS TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE HABITAT IT PROVIDES FOR WILDLIFE ALONG THE RIVERSIDE

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HILLS FARM WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Autumn has today (9th November 2018) entered its traditional blustery phase but it remains mild. The days so far have been spectacular with outstanding autumn colours along the Riverside brightening the landscape on the few cloudy days, and remaining brilliant in the lowering sunshine. Our October Meet was on 28th October - British Summertime had ended but most leaves remained on the trees, only the Ash trees were nearly bare, as the weather had been quite calm. The day was overcast with rain. This should have had everyone cheering - as much rain is needed to replenish supplies over the whole of the river catchment area after the hot, dry summer.

A look at the carpet of fallen leaves gives a good indication of the diversity of plants growing in the area. The large leaf here is from a young Hazel tree (9.11.18).