Spring on Hold

Well last week spring was put on hold for a while, with freezing temperatures and snow. The snow has now subsided and temperatures are now back into double figures. Bulbs are starting to pop up after hiding under the cold snowy layer, with Snowdrops, Primroses and Crocuses all starting to bloom.

Here are a few snowy pictures from last week just so you don't forget.

Can you guess which site this picture was taken on?

Well done if you guessed it was Broomscot Common, taken by Laura Cox on 8th February.

This lovely image of Hinderclay Fen Alder Carr woodland in the snow was taken by Rowena Langston on 9th February.

Not an LOHP site but not far away this picture taken by Nick Lingwood on 7th February shows off the lovely yellow Gorse flowers on Wortham Ling against a very snowy backdrop.

Have you seen any 'Signs of Spring'

Well as was to be expected we are all back in lockdown again for a few weeks and having to stay local. So why not use this as an excuse to take your daily exercise exploring LOHP sites, we have lots of permissive paths to explore and will be creating a new leaflet and map later this year showing all the routes. Well behaved dogs and children are always welcome and wellies are a must as at this time of year as the paths are extremely wet and muddy.

Now is a great time to start to look for 'Signs of Spring' emerging and other exciting things happening on the fens. Why not take some pictures or video and email them to us at enquiries@lohp.org.uk (remember to include your name, where and when the picture was taken, what it is of if it's unclear and give us your permission to use it), we will then try and show as many as we can on our website and social media channels.

If you are not close enough to visit our sites why not send in your pictures of 'Spring on your doorstep'.

Catkins on the bank of the Little Ouse © Ed King

Take a break

We have recently started to run small practical conservation work parties again, adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Our volunteers have been working extremely hard and have just installed two rustic benches on Reeves Meadows. When passing why not stop and take a break on one of the new benches and enjoy the view.

Volunteers installing one of the rustic benches on Reeves Meadows (left) and right the second rustic bench - © LOHP