Marshland Shrew

We found this tiny little shrew while clearing the marsh...a small mouselike insectivorous mammal with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes. Hafeez caught it and Richard released it at the bush nearby...

Washington Wetland Conservation Work

Getting started...briefing by the wetland staff, John...

...these are the tools...wooden rakes, Betty the grass cutter and latex green gloves (bought on the way at Morrisons...

...this is cute Betty...ready for some actions...

...the volunteers in action...

and lastly the cleared marsh...ready for the wild flowers to grow...

A Joyful Email

Just woke up and checked my office e-mail. Received great news of the year. I want to smile a whole day because i feel so GREAT!

NCL Peak

Volunteering...changed location

Went to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in Washington. The 45-hectare Washington Wetland Centre with stunning wetland and woodland by the river Wear is one of the biggest conservation wetland in the northeast England. Worked on one of the sections of the wetland to maintain the habitat of wildflower meadows with another group of volunteers. This was a first maintenance of this year and another one will carry out sometimes in September. Great day with new friends!

Volunteering

will be taking part in conservation activity...

Conservation Activity with BTCV North East - Wednesday 4th July 2007 from 9am - 4pm - 15 volunteers needed to take part. The activity will be carried out in one of the North East nature reserve in Hexham, Northumberland alongside other volunteers from BTCV, the biggest conservation charity in the UK. Refreshments transport and tools will be arranged. Tasks will vary from tree planting to dry stone walling, footpath construction to creating wildlife habitats. No previous experience required as a trained project leader from BTCV will guide you through and you're free to work at your own pace.

I bought some books!

Bought some books at Waterstone's and on the bag given to me i found this quote:

'Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered' ~ W.H.Auden