On Thursday 9th April 13 group members, and 2 dogs, met in the sunshine on France Lane, Patching for a walk in the woods, led by Graham Tuppen. The object was to admire the sight and scent of the lovely carpet of native Bluebells, which were at their best. Alongside these, there was a good show of lovely Wood Anemones, Wild Primroses, Celandines and Violets. We also found a good colony of Early Purple Orchids, but they were only just beginning to come into flower.
We also saw Greater Stitchwort, Dogs Mercury, Garlic Mustard (Jack by the Hedge), Lords and Ladies (Wild Arum), Ground Ivy, Red and White Dead Nettle and Red Campion.There were few butterflies despite the sunshine, but we did see a Comma, Orange-Tip and a Peacock.
5 Buzzards were circling above Angmering Park woods, and we also saw a Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Cock Pheasant, Yellowhammers and Linnet. Merlin, the birdsong app, picked up Wrens, Chiffchaffs, Goldfinches, Rooks and Carrion Crows. 
Sadly we were asked to leave Jewshead Wood by representatives of the owners because, unknown to us, it is privately owned, and it appears that it is likely to be fenced off in the near future, which will deny us and other responsible people access to view this wonderful spectacle in years to come.