Monthly Archives: August 2011

Yesterday, when visiting Adel Bog, Andrew, David and I noticed that a massive part had broken off a tree above Crag Lane and a large branch was left suspended over a pathway threatening to fall on unsuspecting pedestrians.  We came back this morning equipped with ropes, a pullley and a bow saw and pulled down the dangerous branch.  We also cut down various parts of the fallen branch which seemed to pose a danger if children were to play amid them.  The suspended branch can be seen in the middle of the photo towards the top.  The large trunk in the middle right of the picture is part of the fallen branch.  Barbara came to congratulate us on our achievement.

BTCV have made a substantial start on renovating Adel Bog.  This is part of their work after three days toiling.  As you can see, it’s not very boggy at the moment! Another four days to go.

Another great turn out on a beautiful morning for litter picking and path clearing – this is not an ironic posting, there were eight of us, one hiding behind the holly bush, one taking the photograph and five elsewhere! We focused on Crag Lane.

Steve Joul led an enthusiastic group of seventeen on a tour of the wonders of Adel Woods.  Despite over-running by 45 minutes, we still did not complete all of them!

Starting with an ancient celtic carving (a national monument!) we went on to explore different habitats, finishing with Adel Moor at about 4.30 where, in the golden evening light, we had two sightings of lizards and a mouse!

On the way, Steve pointed out many interesting species of flora and fauna.  At the beginning he showed us some caterpillars of the Death’s Head Hawk Moth which had recently been found in Leeds.

About three months ago, your correspondent found a plastic dustbin.  Rather than take it to the tip, he decided to put it by the entrance to the woods near Old Leo’s.  The bin was an instant success and an instant catastrophe.  A success in that people used it.  A catastrophe in that people started leaving their bags of doggies’ doo doo in it as well.  Your correspondent emptied this charming receptacle on about four occasions, but enough was enough and we have removed the bin.  Clearing a bin of about 15 kilos of ordure is an experience your correspondence does not wish to repeat.

We understand that Leeds CC is not prepared to put a bin in the woods because it is too expensive to empty.