Friends of Silloth Green Report – Oct/Nov
Report by Caroline Turner & Tom Brown. Photos by Judith Scott.
As Friends of the Green, we are keen to promote biodiversity by providing suitable food & habitats for insects & wildlife. We choose pollinator friendly plants, create bug hotels and do not use pesticides or chemicals. Birds are a particular focus and we have created two feeding stations, including ponds, one in the Community Garden and one by the Edwardian Toilets where there is a bench, a pair of binoculars and a bird guide so you can do a bit of birdwatching in comfort!
Autumn is the time to think about feeding birds, as well as food they need water to bathe and drink. Once you have established a feeding routine keep it up as the birds get used to it and it is also important to keep the feeders clean to prevent the spread of disease. Lots more information can be found on the RSPB website.
We have welcomed some new volunteers in recent weeks, and we hope they are enjoying working with us. All the volunteers would like to say a big thank you to all the local food businesses No. 17 (delicioux), Kirkups, Berry’s, Marios, Silloth Chippy, Scrumptious, Mrs Wilson’s, Fairydust Emporium & Paramount Amusements for keeping us well fed. It plays an important role in the social nature of the group.