THE WEATHER IS INGNORED AS THE ACTIVITY DAY GOES AHEAD

I would just like to thank all those member who braved the weather and turned up on Saturday to help plant trees, prune bushes and litter pick. You all did a great job.
A number of Oak and Beech trees were planted and with any luck they will live to maturity and help replace many of the trees which are being lost though out the city. The litter in the reserve is now well under control and although more pruning work is needed many of the paths are well pruned back.

Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair FQNR

FQNR ACTIVITY DAY

There will be an activity day event at the Queslett Nature Reserve on Saturday 28th November.
Group members will meet at 11.30am at the Ashworth entrance .
We will be planting some small trees, doing some basic pruning work and litter picking.
As ever come prepared for the weather and in stout shoes.
Ring 360 6486 for any further details.

FEEDING THE BIRDS IN THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

Now that the winter is approaching you may wish to feed the birds in the Queslett Nature Reserve.. That is fine the birds do need help to survive the winter, but please remember some importatnt things.
Do not feed the birds in the late afternoon of after dusk. The birds will not eat at this time and left over food will encourage rats.
The best time to feed the birds is early in the morning and please do not leave to much food.
Feeding birds regularly is better than to leave a glut of food for them.
Do not leave food on foot paths.
Nuts in bags placed in trees is fine however there is also a chance that the squirrels will get there first and please remove the bags when you notice they are empty.

What foods should you provide?
High energy foods, various nuts and seeds.
Soaked bread (white or brown) – dry bread swells in the stomach.
Leftovers, e.g. cake, cooked rice etc. are fine, but no spicy or salty foods, or "gone off" foods.
Apples, cut in half and put the ground are excellent for blackbirds and robins.
You can also contact the RSPB for advice and don't forget to feed the birds in your garden to.

Please enjoy feeding the birds and remember to take care if you use the reserve in bad weather.

Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair FQNR