Citylife in Lichfield February 2021

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Winter Wildlife for Kids ...................................................... Signs of Winter Many think winter is a quiet time for wildlife with not much to discover but there is actually plenty to see if you know where to look! The arrival of winter sees flocks of fieldfares and redwings return to the UK. A good place to spot these birds is hedgerows as they go in search of tasty berries. Many mammals such as bats or dormice will be hibernating during the winter but snowfall can often lead to encounters with badgers and squirrels as they go in search of food and of course winter is a great time to spot foxes that don't hibernate! Although there isn't much light around in the winter and the days seem shorter, getting that daily dose of nature is really important this time of year and as much as we also need wildlife to lift our spirits it needs us more than ever during the colder months too. Wild Winter Pack Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is hoping to keep young people connected to nature during Lockdown 3 by launching its ‘My Wild Winter’ pack. The ‘My Wild Winter’ pack – which is being aimed for children to take part in - is full of ideas of how to explore nature and wild places locally, as part of the permitted daily exercise during Lockdown 3. The pack is completely free to sign up to and gives lots of tips and inspiration on how best to enjoy and support the natural world during winter. The pack includes information on what wildlife to look out for, instructions on how to make your own bird feeders or nest boxes, a wildlife spotter sheet and puzzles and activities. The Trust is also encouraging people of all ages to sign up for its ‘Get Wild at Home’ virtual classroom experience, which launched last year at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Get Wild at Home brings some of the charity’s most popular and best attended events and activities direct to people’s homes and features an array of nature themed resources to enjoy. They include videos with staff including workshops such as creating a mini-beast hotel, outdoor play, natural art and bushcraft. People can sign up for a ‘My Wild Winter’ pack via www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/wildwinterpack. To sign up to the Trust’s Get Wild at Home programme visit www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/wildathome. Make Your Own Fat Balls A great way to encourage birds into your garden during winter, and to ensure they stay well fed, is to hang up some bird feeders and fat balls. These high-fat tasty treats are perfect for birds and are really easy to make at home - it will also give little hands something to do! Method Step 1 – Attach string to the end of the pine cones – this will form the core of your fat ball and the string will be used to hang it from a tree branch. What you need Lard (or coconut oil) Bird seed Cheese Peanut/raisons/dried fruit Pine Cones String Step 2 – At room temperature, mix all of your ingredients together in a bowl. Step 3 – Shape the mixture into a ball around your pine cone. Step 4 – Tie your fat ball to a tree and wait for the birds to flock! 24
******COVID UPDATE******** In these testing times we have doubled our efforts to make your life as easy as possible while adhering to the various restrictions. We can offer a live virtual guided tour of our stock yard and swiftly send samples directly to your door, subject to availability. There really is no reason to go anywhere else! Win a Granite Chopping Board If you require our services please do not hesitate to call us on 01785 711096 or email your quote request to stef@justgranite.ltd.uk With the largest variety of natural stones in the Midlands, the solid slabs are kept on-site and are available for a virtual viewing from 9am-5pm on Monday to Friday. Located at The Stone Works, Pillaton Hall Farm, Penkridge, ST19 5RZ. We’ve got a bespoke Chopping Board (in the colour of your choice) to give away! To be in with a chance of winning this magnificent prize, simply answer the following question correctly: Where does the supply of granite come from? a) Spain b) Italy c) Germany To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to Just Granite Competition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to Citylife in Lichfield Ltd, PO Box 7126, Lichfield WS14 4JS by the closing date of 23rd February 2021. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ information is processed in line with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylifeinlichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 42. 25
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