March 2022

12 Buckden Roundabout March 2022 For Your Diary The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to participate in a guided walk at Godmanchester Nature Reserve on Sunday March 27 th 2022 at 10.30 am. Godmanchester Nature Reserve consists of 4 lakes which are former gravel pits and therefore attracts a wide variety of birds, particularly ducks, geese and kingfishers. There are also areas of grassland and ancient hedgerow, making a diverse habitat for wildlife. At this time of year we hope to see and hear singing chiff chaffs, cettis warblers, reed buntings and skylarks. We will look for wildflowers such as coltsfoot, celan- dine, cowslip and violets. Given good weather, we may also see the first butterflies such as brimstone, comma and small tortoiseshell and possibly see housemartins overhead. Please meet at the reserve entrance at the end of Cow Lane, PE29 2EJ, GR TL2639 7149. There is parking available, but it is limited. Everyone is most welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. For more information please contact George Cottam on georgecottam@virginmedia.com. Buckden Community Litter Pick Sunday 3 rd April, 9.30 – 11.30 am Meet at corner of George Lane and High Street, Buckden Email tasha.marsh2@gmail.com or text 07913 657836 for more details. Litter pickers, sacks, gloves, hi - vis jackets provided courtesy of Hunts DC. Make a difference, meet your neighbours and help us clear it up. The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to participate in a walk at Portholme Meadow on Sunday 24 th April at 10.30 am. Portholme is an ancient meadow lying in a large flood plain bordered on two sides by the River Ouse. The meadow had traditionally been used for sheep and cattle grazing and today is a haven for breeding birds such as corn bunting and skylark and also supports a rich variety of flora. In particular, at this time of year, we hope to see the Snakeshead Fritillary. This walk will be led by Dr. Pat Doody, who has a wealth of knowledge about the history of this meadow and its associat- ed natural history. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Please note that it is likely to be wet underfoot. We will meet at 10.30 am at God- manchester Bridge (TL2446570594). What3Words will.payback.butternut. For those parking at Mill Common, Huntingdon, or Brampton Mill, meet at Godmanchester Lock (TL2410070413) There is no charge, but donations are welcome. For more in- formation please ring Pat on 01480 392706. Part of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Registered Charity No: 1000412