Terry's photographs
Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) resting on its larval foodplant, the common nettle
This week we were based at Birchmore Pond, undertaking what
we hope is the last Himalayan Balsam pulling session of the year. We worked along the cycle track, from within
one of the fields and from the waterway itself.
We had pulled along this area earlier in the season and were a bit
surprised to find as much as we did. It
just shows how tenacious this plant is.
Hopefully, we have made a difference, and it will be interesting to see
next year how much HB returns.
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This week marks a change in the old order as we wish two of
our GG-ers a fond farewell.
Firstly, to Geoff who is leaving the Island for the West
Country. Geoff was one of the original
Green Gymmers and when GG became an independent group Geoff took on the job of Treasurer
and continued in that role for many years.
We wish you all the best Geoff, and thank you for visiting us today and
supplying the biscuits.
Secondly, to Bob the Blog.
As may have read last week, Bob has stepped back from editing the blog
after a mighty 1000 editions. Thank you,
Bob, for all your hard work and for keeping new and old GG-ers informed of our activities. We wish you and Gizmo a happy GG retirement
and many happy walks together.
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Continuing the blog……
GG Blogger will take over from Bob the Blog, and hopes to
carry on the high standard he maintained.
However, GG Blogger needs your input and collaboration! We would welcome contributions from you….. if you have any knowledge or interest in one
of our sites or flora and fauna we may find, then please put fingertip to
keyboard and write a short piece for the blog – it would be appreciated. Please send contributions to: info.iwgreengym@gmail.com Thank you
Thank you to Terry for the photographs.
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