In the absence of our wildlife correspondent on annual leave, we have the following report from our chief Sports Correspondent (aka Steve Joul).
Bog Asphodel (narthecium ossifragum) Photographed by C Zanker 15/07/18
In the extremely hot weather the Friends of Adel Woods team took some tips from the World Cup in our latest match against the Willow-scrub and Brambles at Adel Bog.
Judith did a great job managing the team from her technical area and ensured that drinks breaks were taken and injury time didn’t go on too long.
Cross-leaved Heath (erica tetralix) photographed by C Zanker at Adel Bog, 15/07/18
The team operated a defensive formation (mainly sticking to the shady parts) with one up front (Steve in an advanced striker role chasing frogs and butterflies in the sunshine).
Cathy used her camera to record and review any controversial incidents in the habitat.
The match was watched by a huge crowd of Bog Asphodel, Heath Spotted-orchid and Cross-leaved Heath who were wildly supportive of the team’s efforts.
The team applied themselves to tackling tree seedlings and brambles encroaching in the penalty area. None of these were able to get through our defences and we managed to score a convincing victory without extra time and penalties.
It was a great team effort.
However, the team expressed the view that some new signings (in the form of corporate volunteers) were needed for future matches.
Heath Spotted Orchid (dactylhoriza maculada) photographed by C Zanker at Adel Bog 15/07/18
Yet Another beautiful day in our long Mediterranean Summer, and we had a good turn out of adults and children for our first ever “Life in Freshwater” event with Steve Joul.
Friends of Adel Woods 