Environmental Club

We looked at the new school plans for the grounds outside which lots of people haven't seen yet. Then we planted some sunflower and nasturtium seeds in pots. The sunflower seeds are for the birds to enjoy in the autumn once the flower heads have turned to seed. We put the pots by the terrapin wall to catch the sun. When we emptied the pots they had ants' nests in them so we were able to watch the ants busily moving their eggs. After all this we topped up the bird table and feeders with food.

Well, I think we all know the robin from the blackbird and the jay from the magpie when we hear them in the woods now. We had a look at a huge nest built by magpies in Mr Munson's garden and a very small robin's nest found when the fence was erected. We also know where there is a blue tit's nest - but that's a secret! Scott brought in some goose eggs for us to see which are in the entrance hall. You will be able to see our newly created species of birds next week when we have finished making them!