The Natural History of Keyworth Meadows

September 2010

Just a reminder (to the few who need it) that camping, camp-fires and throwing litter into the bushes is not permitted and the latter especially is very disrespectful. The Meadow exists for us all to enjoy for what it is – a quiet retreat / beauty spot – please don’t treat it as an urban slum.

Grass Snakes were the highlight of my month in the meadow; they are seen regularly by others but they had always eluded me. I managed to find two snakes and a sloughed skin during the month. Work parties resume there on17th October. Please meet at the top of Lings Lane at 9.30

Seeding of the Burial Ground Meadow is going to have to be delayed as the sprays have not been sufficiently effective and we hope now to seed in late summer next year. We need to get it right.

A busy month also saw the provision of the Notts Wildlife Trust’s “Farmland Birds Bed & Breakfast Scheme” along Lings Lane (courtesy of Marjorie and Tim Flint). The feeding hopper (breakfast) will help Tree Sparrows and Reed Buntings (and others) get through the winter and the nest boxes (bed) will provide the communal site that Tree Sparrows like.

Neil Pinder