September Almanac

SEASONAL THOUGHTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE MONTH

THINGS TO NOTE AND NOTICE Nature spot HOBBIES We think everyone needs a hobby, but you'll need to be quick if you want to spot one of these falcons (for that's what hobbies are). They'll have migrated by October. What? A large grey-brown bird of prey with white cheeks and chin, white and brown-flecked breast, and rusty red ‘trousers'. Where? Across England and Wales, with increasing numbers now in Scotland, too. Hunting in open fields, often near wetlands. When? April to October. They breed here, but in September they begin to depart for Africa, so keep your eyes peeled this month. Field work Oxbow lakes An oxbow lake is always a pleasing sight, taking us back to geography lessons. They're horseshoe-shaped lakes, found near rivers, created from the river's original meander. Here's a quick reminder of how it all…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2023

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