A quick post today to show a local project and I really respect the people and the work they do.
Here's some information about them:
Lower Moss Wood has been an educational nature reserve
and wildlife hospital for over twenty years. The warden, Ray Jackson
MBE, with help from his band of volunteers, has been providing a place
for schools, disabled visitors, environmental groups and many others to
come and enjoy the the countryside, learn about conservation and the
environment ... and have a good day out!
The wildlife hospital is situated within the wood, near Knutsford in
Cheshire, and takes in any orphaned, sick or injured wild animal or bird
for care, rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. In
addition to the hospital itself there are a number of aviaries and
purpose built recuperation pens. Over the last few years the number of
casualties brought to the wildlife hospital has gradually increased, at
present totaling around 2000 each year. Animals range from badgers and
foxes, to hedgehogs and bats, and bird species vary from small garden
birds to owls and other birds of prey (and the occasional rarity such as
a frigate bird). The wildlife hospital is not open for viewing, but
visiting parties can learn about the work that takes place there during
their trip. Lower Moss Wood is also a private nature reserve; seventeen acres of
mixed woodland set in two hundred and eighty acres of arable farmland in
the heart of rural Cheshire. The nature reserve is managed to provide
many different habitats and so encourages a wide variety of flora and
fauna. There is a half-mile circular path that meanders through the
Wood, enabling many interesting observations without destruction of
precious habitats. There are a number of vantage points to view the
ponds, and hides overlook a peat bog and a wooded glade.
Photographs and description above belong to:
Lower Moss Wood Educational Nature Reserve and Wildlife Hospital
I wish I could get involved with the project but it looks like they get so many volunteers that I don't think I would even have a chance. As it's a wonderful project I am only happy to blog about and share the good work they do.
Thanks for reading my blog
Stay wild, be happy and be safe
Mike
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