This week saw the end of our 2022 work parties on the Common; celebrated with a few hot dogs and various other goodies [A big thank you to the Trust for that!]. With the hay cut out of the way quite early this year, we’ve been concentrated on some woodland work recently by continuing with some Hazel coppicing.
The recent cold weather has been long awaited. It is very much part of the cycle of life on the Common and, although rather late, is necessary. Even so, with so many trees still in leaf, the views are far more autumnal than wintery.
Now the hay cut has been completed, the archaeological features stand out nicely. They are also enhanced by the late afternoon sun. Yesterday the afternoon light brought out the ‘autumn’ colours rather nicely as well.
Not a lot of wildlife to report recently, but Walton Common is always worth a visit!