As a
celebration of the Day of the Wetlands a guided walk in the Parque Natural of La Mata attracted a
group of 40 people, which included 5 of the Volunteers of La Mata, and several
children. We set off along the official route
and the guide explained to us what the signs on the side of the path indicate. We are asked to stay on the official route,
not to pick the plants, and above all to keep dogs on leads as there are
nesting birds on the ground at present.
The lake
water is particularly high at present due to the exceptional rain which has
fallen recently and it is hoped the nesting birds were able to move further up
the banks and not be washed away.
We saw how
new vines are propagated by using a cutting from an old vine which is then dug
deep into a hole so as to put out new roots.
At one time all the land from the Park down to the sea was vines until
buildings took over.
Our guide
explained the different plants and birds and at the end of the walk we had all
learned things we had not previously realized.
A most interesting morning in spite of the fierce wind and one we all
enjoyed.
Jenny Dodd, Press Secretary
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