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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WASPERTON
A SANCTUARY FOR WILDLIFE

Updated February 2024

When the cat in February lies in
the sun, she will creep behind
the stove in March.
When the north wind doth not blow
in February, it will surely come
in March.

The first adage proclaims a warm February will be followed by a cold March. The tests over 40 years show a 49% result. The second maxim gave a 69% result. The great annual maximum in northerlies happens in spring with a gradual build-up in February and March. That figures, for we always seem to have some very cold spells in both months don't we?

The general weather situation in February after storms at the end of January into February brings a quiet anticyclonic period usually coming from the 8th to the 16th, with the maximum about the 13th. Giving us cold frosty and foggy weather. Then another cold spell comes along about the 21st to the 25th, then a few late stormy days from 26th February to 9th March with north winds. Something to look forward to, eh?

Mind you, with the longer days coming soon, we can cope with a bit of cold; spring is around the corner. All the signs are in the Churchyard just as every year; snow drops, winter aconites and wild crocus smiling away at us.

We have managed to do a few tidying jobs in spite of the wet weather. Like checking the bird boxes and bug boxes, two of the bug boxes had the contents pulled out, probably by some birds. I don't suppose that the bugs were very happy, no doubt in some birdy tummies now.

Gosh, looking at the tidy grass areas, it will soon be time for mowing. Here we go again. Thanks to you for your support, keep popping through the Churchyard when you have your walk. It is always good to see you.

Mike Porter
01926 624909

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