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2019 Review: Orchids and Owls
Read moreAs the end of the year approaches it is a good time to pause and reflect on what has been; the joys and the disappointments of the seasons on the riverside. The joy, of course, lies in the landscape and…
Adrian WaltersThe Coming of the ‘Rookdaws’
Read moreCooler and shortening days are characteristic of November with fewer daylight hours to work on the riverside. There is, however, still much to see when out and about and it’s not all ducks and gulls. At this time of year…
Adrian WaltersAutumn Colours
Read moreAs October progresses it is all about colour and on a bright sunny autumn day the colours can be dazzling. Well, perhaps not all trees put on a spectacular show as some species give-up their leaves in a rather resigned…
Adrian WaltersWonderful Ivy!
Read moreIvy is a plant that is seriously misunderstood by many. This is made clear by the on-going ‘hacking’ of ivy stems to trees along the Valley Trail. Perhaps the ‘culprits’ cast the ivy in the same role as the rainforest…
Adrian WaltersPainted Ladies in our Countryside
Read moreEveryone will recall the intensity of last summer’s heat. Fortunately we have only had a brief repeat of that for the moment although inevitably such summers will occur more frequently with climate change. For wildlife the heat and drought conditions…
Adrian WaltersA confusion of Pink Plants
Read moreWe all know that plants are important and yet we are witnessing real declines in many plant species driven by changes in land management. When species are widely distributed localised disasters such as disease, predation or habitat change have little…
Adrian WaltersWinners and Losers
Read moreIt is a fact that contact with the ‘great outdoors’ is good for our health and wellbeing and at this time of year the long days and light evenings enable us to take very pleasant strolls out over the riverside.…
Adrian WaltersThe Joys of Spring
Read moreThis newsletter usually reflects and rejoices in what there is to see and enjoy out on Sudbury’s wonderful riverside. It may not be obvious to everyone or it may be ‘off-limits’ but it is still out there. However, this newsletter…
Adrian WaltersRooks and Orange Tips
Read moreAs spring approaches and the weather improves there is more to encourage us to get out and about on the beautiful riverside. For the observant it is an opportunity to witness the progress of spring. It may be the sight…
Adrian WaltersThe Beauty of Spring
Read moreAs spring approaches and the weather improves there is more to encourage us to get out and about on the beautiful riverside. For the observant it is an opportunity to witness the progress of spring. It may be the sight…
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