May Newsletter

The merry month of May!

May is in full bloom and the hedgerows at Rectory Farm are drenched in hawthorn blossom.  There are beautiful shades of whites and pinks – the month of May is when the Welland Valley looks at its best.

Weather woes

When the cows are lying down it’s supposed to rain – if only this was true! It has been one of the driest Springs known here, the farm is really suffering with a lack of grass and our spring sown crops are also desperate for a drink. On the positive side, shepherding is a delight every morning in the Spring sunshine, the sheep and cows are all out in the fields enjoying the sun on their backs.

Birds on the farm

Although the farmyard is empty of livestock, it fills with swallows, swifts and house martins. With the lack of rain we switch on the tap to ensure they always have a puddle from which to gather mud for their nests.

Nesting Time

Each year we have a surprise nest on the farm – this season it’s on a trailer chassis! Once we realised we whizzed the trailer back to its position and are pleased to say Mrs Blackbird is back on her nest!

Mix of the month – Fledging Mix

Keep the busy birds well fed this month with our fledgling mix, packed with all the essential ingredients for busy birds including hearts, chopped nuts, suets and of course mealworms!

Walk on the wild side