All Discussions Tagged 'what to see in january' - Harringay online2024-03-29T14:05:44Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=what+to+see+in+january&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNature Notes: Four things to look for at Railway Fieldstag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-21:844301:Topic:13942162021-01-21T19:06:12.326ZLizhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Liz
<p>As you take your permitted exercise walk around Railway Fields this week, keep your eyes open for these four things.</p>
<p>First of all, as soon as you go through the gates, you should spot the hazel catkins. Look more closely and you'll spot the tiny, red female flowers. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448366056?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448366056?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550"></img></a></p>
<p>Continue up the main path and keep your eyes open for logs and dead wood. You…</p>
<p>As you take your permitted exercise walk around Railway Fields this week, keep your eyes open for these four things.</p>
<p>First of all, as soon as you go through the gates, you should spot the hazel catkins. Look more closely and you'll spot the tiny, red female flowers. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448366056?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448366056?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>Continue up the main path and keep your eyes open for logs and dead wood. You should spot jelly ear and, if you get a little closer, spooky dead man's fingers.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448378864?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8448378864?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550" class="align-center"/></a>Right at the back of the site by the swings, the winter heliotrope is now in flower. A welcome sight when so little is blooming both for us and early risers like emerging bee queens, they also have a pleasant smell. </p>
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<p>Finally, see if you can spot the ripening black berries of ivy before the wood pigeons and blackbirds do!</p>
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<p><em>Railway Fields is open 9-4 from Monday to Friday. Due to Covid, toilets are not available to the public and there is a one-way system in operation.</em></p>
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<p><em>Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/123396084380813/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friends of Railway Fields</a> on Facebook</em></p> Railway Fields to remain open during lockdown - here's some things to look out for in Januarytag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-07:844301:Topic:13780302021-01-07T16:20:10.406ZLizhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Liz
<p>Very pleased to say that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TCVHaringey" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Railway Fields</a> will remain open during the current lockdown. </p>
<p>It may be January but there's still plenty to spot although you may have to look a little closer than usual.</p>
<p>Plants that are beginning to flower include cow parsley, green alkanet and sow thistle and there are hazel and birch catkins.…</p>
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<p>Very pleased to say that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TCVHaringey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Railway Fields</a> will remain open during the current lockdown. </p>
<p>It may be January but there's still plenty to spot although you may have to look a little closer than usual.</p>
<p>Plants that are beginning to flower include cow parsley, green alkanet and sow thistle and there are hazel and birch catkins.</p>
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<p>Look at leaf litter and on the dead wood around the site for fungi.</p>
<p>Very easy to spot are Jelly Ear and King Alfred's Cakes but you may spot tiny fungi sprouting up in the wet leaves or on logs.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399629072?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399629072?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550" class="align-center"/></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399629100?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399629100?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>It may seem quiet as the trees stand dormant and most insects have yet to emerge but the life of a detritivore carries on all year round. These lovely shiny woodlice were busy breaking down an piece of wood by the story den. On a sunny day, you may see the temporary emergence of bumblebees and even butterflies. Last year, I glimpsed a Red Admiral on the 9th January, lured out by the warmth and sunshine. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399633279?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8399633279?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="550" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>You'll see and hear birds busy feeding up to survive the cold days and long nights. The distinctive cheeping of sparrows has, I'm happy to say, returned to Railway Fields and can be heard around the site. After a period of worrying decline, I hope we can say that they are beginning to recover their numbers. </p>
<p>January may be cold and grey but Nature never sleeps. There's always something to see. </p>
<div dir="auto"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🕰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te6/1/16/1f570.png"/></span> Opening hours are 9-4/dusk</div>
<div dir="auto"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu"><img height="16" width="16" alt="⬆️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9f/1/16/2b06.png"/></span> Visitors are reminded to follow the one-way system and stick to the current government guidelines to stay covid safe</div>
<div dir="auto"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🚾" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/1f6be.png"/></span> Toilets are not open to the public.</div>