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them or if you are artistically inclined create a
poster to deter or persuade them to stop.
Horse riding permits are being renewed for
2021 so if you are a rider and have not done so
please do so soon.
Wildlife observations include a group of five
Roe Deer. Muntjac with baby. A flock of
Chaffinch overwintering in the wood. Last year
I had a Marsh tit visiting my feeder and was
luck to spot them recently close by. An unusual
bird call in the avenue of Douglas Firs heard by
me and others suggests we have Ravens in the
Wood. To be confirmed. If people spot unusual
birds please let me know. Years ag I saw a linnet
and I have been told there used to be
Yellowhammers. Towards the end of last year
the powerlines were taken down over the
Bluebell Walk and we asked SSE to leave a
couple of poles and we purchased two Owl
boxes from BORG(Bucks Owl & Raptor
Group) which have been installed. They are
suitable for Barn and Tawny owls as well as
Kestrels. Over time I hope we can provide more
nesting accommodation.
Quite often people lose things in the wood. In
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general we try to leave them close to the point
where they are found , preferably hung from a
branch. Otherwise they are left at the Main Gate
in Common Wood Lane. After a week or so I
will collect them up if still there. Obviously
valuable items will be immediately taken for
safe keeping and posted on Facebook by
P&TGRS. If you lose an item let me know and I
will keep my eyes open. There are noticeboards
at the Main Gate and Curzon Avenue entrance
where people can post notices for help.
Do enjoy the wood and observe the country
code. Keep safe and well. Mike Morley
Work Parties were postponed in January as the
lockdown took hold. If they go ahead the future
dates are:
February 6th &7th
March 6th & 7th
April 10th & 11th
May 1st & 2nd
We do sometimes have midweek sessions for
those who cannot do weekends, and as always,
if you would like to be kept informed of
opportunities to give something back to the
wood email commonwoodvolunteer @gmail.com
www.pennandtylersgreen.org.uk