A flock of activity!

We’ve had a double bill of bird inspired UPLIFT's recently with ‘Wetlands Wallow’ and ‘Call of the Wild.’

Wetlands Wallow saw us venture back to RSPB Old Moor for a very special out of hours evening on the reserve. UPLIFTERS enjoyed a nature walk taking in the reserve and hearing all about it’s history. There was chance to relax with meditation, mindfulness and poetry before finishing the evening listening to the summer sounds of the samba band as we picnicked on the lawn. UPLIFTERS grabbed an instrument, sang and danced along recreating the sounds of the rainforest on the wetlands reserve. Our singing even brought the sunshine out! A very special and stunning night on the reserve.

The following UPLIFT, ‘Call of the Wild’ introduced many uplifters to a new spot, Carlton Marsh
nature reserve; a nature lovers oasis that sits between Carlton and Cudworth. 

The area has been lovingly conserved and stewarded by a small local team for over 50 years. Under the expert guidance of stewards Cliff and Keith we spotted some of the 110 bird species annually recorded at the marsh and heard many wonderful facts and tales of the habits of the birds and their habitat. Poet, Winston Plowes was on hand with a poetic response to the day, weaving poetry and nature, rewilding the mind. 

Sitting in the hide, spotting kingfishers, whilst listening to poetry and birdsong made for such a peaceful afternoon. We’ll definitely be back!