A variable month, weather-wise - frost at night but some days very Spring-like. Blossom and buds bursting, but with the cold nights only one moth in the first moth trap of the year.
Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity.
Amphipods abound, but are contradictory in unexpected ways.
Book Recommendations:
The Naturalists, by Diane Smith
In the spring of 1898, Alex Bartram, a medical student with a passion for botany, has secured a place on a Smithsonian-sponsored field study to Yellowstone National Park. The only problem is that Alex is a woman, joining an all-male team rather wary of the female of the species. A great read.
The History of the Countryside, by Oliver Rackham
I've spent years meaning to read Oliver Rackham's book, published in 1997. Now I have and it remains an eye-opener. I have learned so much. If you've never read this, do yourself a favour.
Forthcoming talks:
An introduction to macro photography - capturing small subjects at a very close range, often revealing details that are not easily seen. This talk is aimed at people interested in starting macro photography and those who would like to improve their photos.
Bugs - the little things that run the world - Friday 11.04.2025, 19:30
A talk about finding and photographing Bugs (Hemiptera), their ecological importance and our rapidly changing fauna. From vegans to vampires, integrated pest management to exotic imports, bugs cannot be underestimated yet are widely ignored. LRWT North West Group, Ashby Methodist Church, Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2LF.
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