LOHP on Film

Back in February we were approached by a local film maker Alex Irven of Parish Lantern Films who wanted to try out some of his new equipment by filming LOHP volunteers at work. To thank us he offered to use the footage to make a short film to showcase LOHP.

He joined us on one of our Sunday volunteer work parties (before coronavirus) and filmed the volunteers at work, he spoke to Trustees and took shots of our sites. He then went away to edit his clips, including some wildlife from LOHP trail camera footage. We were presented with a fascinating short film about how LOHP began, what we are all about and how you can get involved.

Kingfishers from LOHP trail cameras - © LOHP

You can view the full video on our home page, shortened versions can be found on our Facebook and Twitter pages to share with your friends and family.

Take a look for yourself, I’m sure you will agree the outcome is something really special, thanks to all those who took part.

Spring has Sprung

Although things are a bit strange now, life still goes on and if you can get out for your daily exercise or out into your garden then you cannot miss that spring has sprung and wildlife is abundant.

Blossom is out on the trees; spring flowers are abundant and there are broods of baby ducklings filling up duck ponds all over the place. Bees and butterflies are a welcome sight with Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Orange-tip and Holly Blue all being spotted in gardens.

Blackthorn Hedge – Reeves Meadows - © Rowena Langston

Migratory birds are arriving back to our shores, listen out for Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps belting out their songs. As the remaining Redwings are leaving us Swallows are already returning.

After all the winter rains and this nice warm spell, it is providing the perfect conditions for plants to grow, which means much more work for our volunteers when we can get back out there. Until then we are very happy to welcome back the Redpoll cattle who will help us manage our sites by munching their way through the vegetation.

Cows and Claves on Webbs Fen - © Rowena Langston

Volunteer Help

Throughout February LOHP Volunteers were joined by 5 Green Light Trust Volunteers based in Bury St Edmunds. The two teams have come together, teaching each other new skills and getting so much work done it's unbelievable, we nearly ran out of tasks. From cutting back encroaching scrub from around the reedbed and heathland, to laying and planting a hedge, to installing bird and Barn Owl nest boxes - there was something to keep everyone busy. Thank you to everyone for all your hard work, especially to the cake bakers who had to make double the amount!