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“We go, in winter’s biting wind,
On many a short-lived winter day,
With aching back but willing mind
To dig and double dig the clay.”
~ Ruth Pitter, The DiehardsForage in January for:
Alexanders, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Chickweed
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Category Archives: birds
Wordless Wednesday – An ominous quietude at the bird feeders
Posted in birds, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Accipiter nisus, Birds of prey, Photography, Sparrowhawk, wildlife gardening
19 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Never underestimate the value of a saucer of water to wildlife
* RSPB – Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Posted in birds, Nature, Wordless
Tagged birdbaths, birds, Gardening, Muscicapa striata, passage migrant, Photography, Spotted Flycatcher, Wildlife
8 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – A Woodpecker and a Chaffinch walk into a bar …
Posted in birds, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Chaffinch, fountains, Gardening, Green woodpecker, nature, Photography, water, wildlife gardening
4 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – A bright new visitor
Posted in birds, The home garden, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged birds, bullfinch, Photography, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, wildlife gardening
6 Comments
Wildlife Wednesday – Looking after Baby
Many people have commented that Lockdown is resulting in perfect, crystal clear skies and a tranquil, traffic-lite soundtrack to outdoor activities. So, is it just me imagining it or is nature also getting rowdier? I guess there have been plenty … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Wildlife
Tagged Gardening, Photography, snails, Song birds, Thrushes, Wildlife
18 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Adopted by Mallards
Posted in birds, Nature, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Garden ponds, Mallard ducks, nature, Photography, wildlife gardening
7 Comments
Trapeze artists … and other high wire performers
In spite of all the named storms and gusty weather sweeping across the country, our bird feeders have been exceptionally busy throughout February. In fact there is a correlation: The nastier the weather the more likely we are to see … Continue reading
Posted in birds, The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Bird feeders, blue tits, Chaffinches, Gardens, goldfinches, nature, Photography, Wildlife
10 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Hoodlums or Princes … same damage
Posted in birds, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged birds, Blossom, Damson trees, Gardening, Pheasants, Photography, vandals, Wildlife, Wood pigeon
2 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Three birds at my winter table
Posted in birds, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, Garden birds, Photography, wildlife gardening
19 Comments
Stripping the Willow …
Actually I mean apple tree, but what does honesty mean in the UK these days?! OK, putting the election to one side, here are some cute photos of the non-stop activity/glut fest occurring in our John Downie crab apple tree … Continue reading
Posted in birds, fruit, Wildlife, Winter
Tagged blackbirds, crab apples, Gardening, John Downie, Photography, Squirrels, Wildlife antics, Wood pigeon
14 Comments
