Happy New Year!

Please remember our invitation on Wednesday January 15, 7.30pm at the Library when Sally Pattison from South Glos will help us explore the wildlife potential of the park and its surrounds and we will focus on

Nightlife on Emersons Green

There is an amazing amount of activity at night around the estate. Have you seen anything? I heard a strange call the other night. I thought it was a cat at first  but I opened the curtain and there was a fox. It was a vixen calling for a mate. January is mating time for foxes.

Come and tell your stories about what you have seen so we can learn more about the animals with whom we share the land. Keen to hear about any and every sighting, every animal. Bring your friends.

It is always amazing to see how the life of the park senses the lengthening of the days. For those who are interested today is 1 minute and 45 seconds longer than yesterday!

The Robins are everywhere and so conspicuous at this time of year.

And we are pleased to welcome the woodpecker back for a new season. I heard it beating out a tattoo yesterday and saw it among the branches today.

There are also some very loud thrushes making their presence known to each other. This one has set up shop near Emersons Green Lane.

We look forward to seeing you on the 15th. Hope you can make it.

Chris