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wildlife. This year for the first time since the
ponies were introduced into the field again POETRY CORNER
3 years ago, we have a good number of
Southern Marsh Orchids which are a
'protected' wild flower. This type and other Forest Fire May to June
orchids were most likely very common in 2020
the fields near the stream in years gone by.
This is one of the main reasons why the What flames I saw when on my walk
Parish Council purchased the field and set To the Fire Service I must quickly talk
it up as a nature reserve. We are Wareham Forest alight I say
concerned that it looks as though someone “We know We know We’re on our
has dug up one of the orchids. This is NOT
allowed and it is almost certain that the way”

plant would not survive in a garden
because the growing conditions would not But oh that fire took off so fast
be correct. So please enjoy just seeing The wind so strong, we were all aghast
them on Souls Moor. The pond is colonising It jumped the road and spread apace And still the flare ups steamed up
well, keep a look out for the damselflies,
Horrendous smoke, not in our face. around
dragonflies and other creatures that are in
An endless task in harsh hot sun
and around the pond.
Ten and then fifteen or more
In all their clothing it was not much fun.
Do say “hello” to the ponies Fire Engines at a roar

when you pass, but please Spread across the forest deep A baby tawny owl was found
do not feed them or
Struggling to contain the heat Hiding, starving on the ground
approach them and keep

dogs on a lead. For those of They came from counties far and wide His mother scared had fled the nest
you concerned for the Smoked out and pink eyed …what a
ponies’ welfare, be assured Fire Fighters filled with courage and test.
they are regularly checked pride
and they have a plentiful On they worked all day and night He’s thriving now, finds mice a treat
supply of water from the Thrashing the flames with all their might That’s all he eats, delicious meat
pond.
His name is Phoenix…very apt
Exhausted, hungry, tired and worn

Watching him fly we all are rapt
They kept on at it until the morn

But then, just as it seemed at peace Three weeks of threats to house and
Nature Notes Another flare up in another place home
A stressful time I have to moan
We are still posting regular Nature Notes on the village Facebook page and
A Helicopter joined the fight But now the rain has helped at last
sending them to all on our e-mailing list. Do look out for them – they provide some
information on local and seasonal wildlife sights, be they plants, animals, insects Water bombing around the site And fears and worry are in the past.
etc, and are accompanied by some amazing photos. Let us know if there is Fire Hoses snaked down the road
anything you would like us to cover and if you have any special wildlife photos do 10 kilometres to carry the load Fingers Crossed!!
send them to us. If you would like to be included on the e-mailing list, please Rowan Temple June 10 2020
th
contact us. Gallons and gallons pumped over the
ground

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