We had a glorious morning in Chance Wood last week. Last month's work
party was cancelled because snow made it impossible to get the tools up to the
wood and for weeks previously it has been so wet and dreary. After a
weekend's sunshine the snowdrops started to show well and we can expect
lots of visitors; time to top up the leaflet dispenser!
Although
the air is still frosty the birds seem rejuvenated by the sunshine and the wood
is full of activity as the tits chase each other through the branches and the
other woodland birds sing their hearts out.
The
main job last week was to arrest the wood's encroachment over the boundary and
across the public path; anything that will encourage the cyclists to avoid
using the path through the wood. We don't work long before our cake break
and soon we were sat either side of the partially cleared path putting the
world to rights (Might the country be in less trouble if WWT volunteers
took over Westminster? We certainly think so!) when a cyclist appeared
struggling up the path, pushing his bike. As he regained his breath he
was drawn into conversation: "Are any of you retired? Don't you feel
guilty and a bit lost for things to do? I do." Poor man, he was met
by astonished cries: Friday had been taken in preparation for the local group
meeting, today was our work party, tomorrow another local work party and a
visit to Smite farm needed, later in the week some were volunteering for the
National Trust, another work party on Saturday, walking to do, birds to see,
sunshine to enjoy…. how can you be bored when you are part of the Wildlife
Trust?
Coming
up to retirement? Don't bother with those courses - £3 a month and join
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust!
Roger, Chance Wood
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