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“Visit the garden where the scarlet trumpets
are opening their bodies for the hummingbirds
who are drinking the sweetness, who are
thrillingly gluttonous.”
~ Mary Oliver
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Mallow, Yarrow, Fat Hen, Dog Rose, Honeysuckle, Chickweed, Wild Strawberries
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Category Archives: Wildlife
Wildlife Wednesday – A slice of life at the Marjoram Cafe
I have Sweet Marjoram growing in several places in the garden and I am particularly fond of its golden form: Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’, which looks good for months on end. It glows cheerfully from the time it pushes out the … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Wildlife
Tagged Flies, Gardening, Herbs, honey bees, Photography, wildlife gardening
5 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
Wildlife Wednesday – Knapweed Magnetism
Over the years I have noticed that knapweed is as attractive as thistles to winged insects. It has similar shaped flowers and is a similar colour, but thank goodness it is a lot less prickly than thistles. So I’ve happily … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, butterflies, The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Centaurea nigra, Gardening, Knapweed, Marbled White butterflies, nature, Photography, wildlife gardening
22 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 – Plantlife’s #NoMowMay
Why not quit mowing your lawn (or a part of it) for the rest of May? Links below: #NoMowMay #WorldBeeDay #ScareMow
Posted in Bees, Grasses, Wildlife
Tagged #NoMowMay, #WorldBeeDay, Bug safaris, Foraging, Gardening, Nettle pesto, Photography, wildlife gardening
15 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Adopted by Mallards
Posted in birds, Nature, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Garden ponds, Mallard ducks, nature, Photography, wildlife gardening
7 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – A Smooth Newt
Posted in The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Gardening, Lissotriton vulgaris, newts, Photography, Ponds, Smooth newt, UK amphibians, Wildlife
6 Comments
Hairy-Footed Flower Bees
This is a photo of a bee having a good guzzle from a red deadnettle. The bee looks particularly furry and indeed it is, but what is most impressive is the length of the hairs … on its legs. Especially … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Wildlife
Tagged Anthophora plumipes, Bees, deadnettles, forget-me-not, Gardening, Hairy-footed flower bee, Photography, Primroses, wildlife gardening
6 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
