Moon's Moat

Today we were planting bluebells to supplement those already on site and to complement the snowdrops, crocuses and ransomes we have planted in the last few years.

We also cut back the brambles, hedges and self sets, mainly to the west of the Moat. There was very little litter to deal with today.

Before we could start planting bluebells this morning a couple of us had the unenviable task of clearing dog poo. The first photo is what I picked up in one small area 🙁 We’re here until lunchtime if you would like to come and do something more enjoyable!

A reminder to everyone that we’re at the moat today. It is dry and not windy today but is still soggy underfoot so wear wellies if you come down. Pete is assessing what trees and watercourses need attention after all the wind and rain and rubbish has been blown around. If you can come down for half an hour or so there are non strenuous jobs 😊

Don’t believe your weather apps as it is glorious out here! I’ve already spotted a wagtail 😊 Come and join us 10-12 if you can to help our community look it’s best. ///share.engine.jumps

First job on the list already ticked off 😊 We’re here until about noon if you want to join us in tending to the area.

It was a lovely day to be outside today and we got a lot done with the help of our volunteers. 1,500 crocus bulbs planted on the south of the moat near the bench, small areas along the south, west and north and a sweeping area to the north. We also spread some wildflower seeds in the meadow of species we haven’t already got.

I hope that our new volunteers all enjoyed it and that Alexander’s teacher appreciates the photos of a spider and wood louse on my hand that he took for his homework about mini beasts!

Three years ago we planted snowdrops. Please join us this Sunday, 28th September, at 10am to help plant 1,500 crocus bulbs. Together we make a difference 😊

Today we struggled to clear some reeds because the mud wanted to drag us in - or at least give us a light coating! There was more wood management on the island but I couldn’t get good photos of that. Already looking forward to less messy work next month 😆

A reminder that today is the fourth Sunday of the month so we will be meeting at 10am by the bench. Please join us or come along to say hello 👋 Hope to see you there 😊

Yesterday we were told of a sighting of SEVEN egrets at the Moat. Whilst there have been sightings of one or two previously this sighting implies a successful family group 😊 Photos were taken from a distance so there are arrows to help you spot them!

Pleased to say that the Interpretation Boards are back at Moons Moat following the vandal damage a few months ago.
Thanks also to all the volunteers at the moat today in preparation for the school visit to follow the Nature Trail on Tuesday.