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through his photographs, he talked of his work as BERE REGIS WILDLIFE AND
a Press Photographer. Although from the West
Country his working life started in Nottingham, ENVIRONMENT GROUP
working for the local paper where is first scoops
were meeting, and snapping, Sophia Loren who
was promoting a new beauty product and Barry The sun is out (hopefully!), butterflies are on the wing,
Sheen a motor cyclist at the top of his career. the cuckoo has been heard, the swallows and house
Over the years pictures of politicians – Maggie martins have arrived – so, it must be early summer! But
Thatcher and the Miners - Anthony Wedgewood where are the swifts? Hopefully we’ll see them soon.
Benn, Edwina Curry to name a few. Do let us know if you have a sighting.
Sport provided him with continuous opportunities with two local football clubs, Now the weather has warmed up it’s a wonderful time of year to be out and
one with Brian Clough, a test cricket ground at Trent Bridge with Ian Botham, an about and spot the wide range of wildlife interest in and around the village. The
Ice Rink for Torvill and Dean and Steve Ovett running in the first ‘Robin Hood early Spring flowers such as primrose and bluebell, along with much of the tree
Marathon’. Many more photos evoked memories for him and us alike. blossom may be over. However, the white flowers of the Guelder Rose and
Unfortunately, one of his last pictures caused him to return to his roots. He was the Elderflowers can be seen, and there are plenty of flowers in bloom, particularly
nearest photographer when a Boeing 737 crashed on to the M1 motorway at those of a purple hue; there are Foxgloves and Pink Campion in the hedgerows
Kegworth in January 1989. The shots that he and his colleagues were expected to while in the damper spots along the riverside path you will see Ragged Robin and
take decided him Purple Loosestrife. In the stream you will see the dainty white flowers of Water
to change his Crowfoot above their long strands of green weed.
focus. He worked
for the Dorset Echo
a n d l o c a l Souls Moor Ponies and their Conservation Work
magazines. Now The ponies should be back on Souls Moor by mid-June – do say “hello” to them
retired he is when you pass, but please do not feed them or approach them and keep dogs
experimenting with on a lead. They are there to continue munching through the long rank grasses
mixed shots that that built up while the area remained ungrazed. This is all in the interests of good
i llustrate how nature conservation. The benefits are apparent with an ever widening range of
industry is affecting wildflowers, including orchids, cuckoo flower, marsh marigolds, ragged robin,
n a t u r e . A meadow buttercup and pink campion to name a few. Do take a look and, of
fascinating career! course, these flowers are not only attractive but have real wildlife value.

June’s meeting will For those of you concerned for the ponies’ welfare, be assured they are regularly
be an afternoon checked and they have a plentiful supply of water from the pond.
tea at Holme
Gardens
Glow Worms

Glow worms have been seen along the edges of fields within May’s Wood and at
Wild Woodbury. Take a walk after dusk and you may be rewarded by this natural
wonder. Glow worms are not actually worms, but small beetles. The wingless adult
female glow worms are known for emitting a greeny-orange light from their
bottoms at night. They climb up plant stems and glow in order to attract the
winged males, who have large, photosensitive eyes - perfect for scanning
vegetation at night. Adults are only around for a short period in June and July, so
you’ll have to be quick if you want to see this.

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