Nature Notes: January

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We're delighted to introduce a new feature to our website - monthly 'Nature Notes' where we tell you about the nature spotted around our church in the month just gone. Please do let us know if you've been for a wander and spotted something we should mention.

January

Birds: Robin, Blackbird, Redwing, Fieldfare, Jay, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Wood Pigeon.

Plants in flower: Primrose, Dandelion, Daisy, Hazel (From 2nd); Spring Crocus, Heather (from 16th); Celandine, Camellia, (from 20th); Primula, Common Dog-violet, Common Field Speedwell, Hogweed, Dandelion “clocks” (from 27th); Scentless Mayweed, Nipplewort, Red Campion (from 30th).

Insects: Peacock butterfly (15th).