While walking in the woods the other day I started to see holes that I had not noticed before. They were always 4 metres or higher in the tree trunks. The one I have shown here is fresher looking than most of them - the 'pecked at' wood becomes darker over the year(s). I suddenly realised we must have quite a few woodpeckers in Finings Wood. I had never heard them before - have you?
I am now paying much more attention to birds and learning to recognise them very slowly. I was amazed to have a friend point out a sparrow hawk at the Lacey's end of the wood. Is that normal?
I would love to hear what you all see or hear when you go on your walks. I can then look out for them too!   Jill Ayres - Facebook post

LITTLE THINGS MAKE A DIFFERENCE It has been a good week for Finings Wood. Firstly, we received news of a £500 award from the William Dean Countryside and Educational Trust (excellent), secondly the Finings Wood Community Group is on the front page and page 3 of the Bucks Free press (brilliant) and thirdly the plight of Britain`s Woodland will be highlighted in David Attenborough`s programme `Wild Isles` this Sunday evening at 7.00. (don`t miss it)  Paul Thomas - Facebook post.
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Sponsored walk! April 23rd,  10.30am-noon to start your walks from Lane End Village Hall.
Come and walk the five ends: Lane End, Cadmore End, Bolter End, Wheeler End and Moor End!
11k or 2k family walk. Please download the form on the website and register so we can gauge numbers. £20 min per adult please with a lovely hand carved prize for the most monies raised by one person.
Also a mega surprise has been permission given to be able to walk in the long copse for that walk only! Not to be missed!
Refreshments and BBQ food for sale afterwards. Come and have a lovely Sunday with us!