HOOKY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
A local wildlife group set up to protect and promote ecosystems and
biodiversity in Hook Norton and the surrounding area.
We are a nature depleted nation & what we have left are remnants of what was once here. Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England
A warm welcome to "Hooky in Harmony". We hope that you will be inspired to join us to engage with nature and help to protect our local wildlife and its habitat.
To enable everyone to get involved, there is no group membership fee. Many of the events organised are free to attend, but occasionally a small charge may be made to cover costs.
5
of the UKs Statutory nature agencies call for greater action & investment in nature
41%
of all UK species studied have declined since the 1970s
97%
of the UKs wildflower meadows have been lost in the last century
15%
of species within the UK are said to be threatened with extinction
Hooky in Harmony News
We have recently been asked for advice about helping injured wildllife. Calling a local veterinary surgery is a good place to start, but we also have some great Wildlife Rescue Centres in our area. These include:
The Nutkin Ward in Middleton Cheney, run by Tess, a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years wildlife care experience. Tess set up the Nutkin Ward in 2010 in response to a need for local wildlife care. The Nutkin Ward's mobile number is: 07733 220266 - leave a message and they call you back.
Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue based in Blewbury. Their Wildlife Casualty Centre is open from 9am until 10pm, but they also have a 24 hour manned helpline and run a wildlife ambulance for larger casuaties that are unable to be taken by members of the public to the centre.
Hooky in Harmony Diary Dates
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Please remember to email us: Hookyinharmony@btinternet.com if you are planning to attend an event, so that we can forward you all necessary details and location. All ticketed events are on a first come first served basis, with payment by bank transfer then confirming your space. Please email for bank details.
Saturday 12th April, 10am.
Guided Bird Walk with Adrian State. A leisurely walk during which Adrian will help us identify the birds that we see and hear and provide information on our local species. Adrian has a keen interest in owls and a wealth of experience bird watching. He has previously led walks for groups such as West Oxfordshire Field Club. The walk is approximately 2.5 miles. Tickets £3 each including tea/coffee and biscuits at the end.
Sunday 4th May, 10.30am.
View with a Brew Walk.
Walking the Cradle Farm loop from Hook Norton village. The walk is approximately 3.7 miles. This is a FOC event. Bring your own brew and we'll provide the biscuits!
Friday 23rd May, 6.30pm.
Guided Wildflower Meadow Walk with Frank Lucas.
By kind permission of Mrs Mary Powell.
A leisurely walk during which Frank will point out plants and flowers of interest, including a number of orchid species that grow in the meadow. Tickets £2.50 each.
Sunday 1st June, 10-11.30am.
Swallow watching at Nill Farm Cottages.
Come along to watch these amazing birds as they fly in and out of the nests feeding their chicks and watch the fledglings flying. You'll learn a little bit about swallows including their epic migration and see what Nill Farm Cottages are doing to help them. This is a FOC event.
Friday 13th June. Night visit, time TBC.
Guided Glow-worm Walk with Jan Guilbride.
Visiting the Pauline Flick Reserve, Jan will guide us to see the glow-worms that live there. Tickets £2.50 each.
Our grateful thanks to the photographers who have provided photographs for our website:
Leslie Bowman, Diana Bunyon, Gemma Evans
Mark Hunter (mark@mfhunterphoto.com),
David McGill (www.davidmcgill.co.uk),
VersatileUAS, Catherine Wright
Photo Credit: John Tyler
Further event dates to be published soon!
22nd May 2022