The Natural History of Keyworth Meadow

February 2010

If anyone enjoys the meadow and would like to be involved in looking after it, please let me know. Call me on 9144896 or email me at neil.pinder@ntlworld.com . There is nothing at all onerous in becoming a warden but many hands make light work and spread the load. Although I get down as often as possible there are times when a visit is needed to ensure that any extraneous risks or damage is recorded and dealt with, and helping out with the occasional work parties and the annual open day would be really appreciated.

Nature-wise it went very quiet after the snow melted away but singing Great Tits are a hint of spring and soon the first Brimstones and Small Tortoiseshells will be on the wing. I did see a few more Hares after my previous concerns for their numbers and of course March is the month noted for their crazy antics where, it is now known, the female boxes an over-amorous male; it used to be thought that the tussles were between males. The fields off Lings Lane are a good place to watch their antics.

Neil Pinder