313 APRIL 2021 - Gryffe Advertizer

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May Deadline Date: Wednesday 21ST April
Easy does it
At the time of writing, the outlook is beginning
to look a bit more positive. Of course, Brighter
Bridge of Weir’s volunteers haven’t been about
much in the past several months - just enough to
keep things going - but they have been busy behind
the scenes, planning for the better days ahead. Their order has
been placed for the summer plants and they’ve chosen a varied and
colourful selection. Delivery of the plants is expected around the
end of May or early June.
In the meantime, they’ll be tidying up the existing plants and shrubs,
and they hope to be putting the finishing touches to the Heritage
Garden (although when
they say ‘finishing
touches’, like everything
else they do, it will
continue to develop and
change over time).
Let’s hope that everyone
can make the most of
the coming months -
after all, we deserve it,
don’t we?
RSPB Lochwinnoch
A visit to RSPB Lochwinnoch in April is
a chance to see much of our well-loved
spring wildlife. Red and blue damselfly
species are emerging, orange-tip butterflies flit among the pinkywhite
cuckooflower and bluebells open amongst the wild garlic
in the woods. For the birds, the breeding season is in full swing –
and song! – as our avian summer visitors like swallows and sedge
warblers continue to arrive, adding to the rich dawn chorus and
joining our resident birds in building nests, laying eggs and even
raising early broods of young.
Updates for Visitors:
Our trails and carpark are still open! Please abide by government
guidelines while visiting.
We will re-open the shop when the government restrictions on
non-essential retail allow.
Our toilet re-opened on 19th March.
Be mindful of the breeding season: minimise disturbance by
walking dogs on leads or under close control, staying on the trails
and keeping noise to a minimum.
You can visit our website or Facebook page for up-to-date
information on our facilities: https://www.facebook.com/
RSPBLochwinnochNR
Have you been enjoying nature in Spring? Let us know on Facebook
@RSPBLochwinnochNR or twitter @RSPBLochwinnoch
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