Bee Happy in Greenfield

Earlier in the year I caught the Council digging up the grass in Greenfield and on asking was told that they were preparing the ground for a meadow. I’ve walked past these areas during lockdown and have watched them grow. To start with they appeared to be just weeds and I’d seen many a walker and cyclist walk right through them. But for the last month we have been rewarded with a beautiful display of wild flowers.

This morning in the sunshine I was moved to capture them, buzzing and humming with bees and insects. What a wonderful way to use the land and to encourage the local insects.

Well done to the community group – Greenfield Street Scene – for organising a beautiful display that should last for years to come. The area was ploughed and prepared by Oldham Council, and the seeds donated by Greenfield Street Scene.

All images copyright to Jude Gidney

Author: Jude Gidney - Editor

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