The Gregg Outdoors and RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch
by Mrs S Webb Leader of Outdoor Education and Sustainability
Despite some wild and wintery weather, our students have continued to make the most of our outdoor space. It's perhaps a good reminder that we always need to be prepared and appropriately dressed but very few students turned down the opportunity to play games in the rain - and who can blame them?
Recently, we’ve been practising fire‑lighting with flints, whittling sticks, and cooking breadsticks over the fire. Some enjoyed delicious, smoky treats drizzled with honey and cinnamon sugar. Others discovered the challenge of lighting a fire with damp wood and limited time is less conducive to getting enough heat to successfully cook their bread sticks in time. Luckily, we have plenty more sessions to come!
We’ve also spotted our resident deer several times and are beginning to see early signs of spring, with snowdrops emerging. As I write this by the fire pit in our outdoor area, with the sun feeling almost warm on my face, I am watching a bird investigating one of our nearby bird boxes.
In school, we’ll soon be taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, and there’s still time for families to join in at home from 23–25 January. It’s a wonderful way to help monitor how our garden birds are doing—so grab your binoculars and get counting!
How To Take Part in The Big Bird Watch
- Go to the RSPB website and download their free guide.
- Spend an hour watching the birds, between 23 and 25 January, and record the birds that land.
- Tell the RSPB what you saw (even if that’s nothing at all)! You can submit your results online or by post.
