Yesterday I picked the kids up from school and instead of curling up in front of the Xbox or the iPads off we went to the woods.
I know we get out to the woods on a regular basis however not normally on a school night. I did not know what we would do with our limited time but as it turned out it was surprisingly a lot.
![Photo 22-04-2016, 19 47 31](http://www.bushcraftdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Photo-22-04-2016-19-47-31.jpg)
As soon as we got into Morgaston wood the kids picked up some deer tracks and after sitting for five minutes we were rewarded by spotting a deer crossing one of the paths.
As we trundled along I got them to find some fungi. There was not much around but we did get some King Alfred’s Cakes, some Birch Polypore and some Artists fungi.
![Photo 22-04-2016, 19 47 34](http://www.bushcraftdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Photo-22-04-2016-19-47-34.jpg)
The Bluebells were really coming out and there were plenty of Primroses around. Just on the edge of the wood though we spotted our first Cuckoo flowers by a ditch. This is a sturdy little plant as it grows in some really exposed areas however it does have a very dainty look about it.
![Photo 22-04-2016, 19 47 35 (1)](http://www.bushcraftdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Photo-22-04-2016-19-47-35-1.jpg)
It was not all learning – there was plenty of time to just explore and get muddy – as you do 🙂
![Photo 22-04-2016, 19 47 35](http://www.bushcraftdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Photo-22-04-2016-19-47-35.jpg)
This was a challenge to myself as I had to watch every step I took in case I re-opened my torn calf muscle – It was worth the effort though.
Cheers
George