Tag Archives: Voles

Six on Saturday – All Change

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

28/12/2019 So, this is the last Six-on-Saturday for 2019. Many thanks to Jonathon, The Propagator, for hosting such a fun and inclusive meme throughout the year. Here are my six today: 1) Mahonia – Borrowed glory OK, this is in … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Wednesday – Searching for the last juicy morsels

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

It has got to the time of year when our natural hedgerow larders are nearly running empty and wildlife is looking for alternatives. Over the last month I’ve noticed occasional scurrying around the olive tree pots under our pergola. Mostly … Continue reading →

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I love crocuses

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Frogend_dweller

Unfortunately, so do the mice and voles! This vole bit through the stem and then dropped the beautiful goblet. Presumably it was going for the nectar. Happily, the bees love the nectar they provide too and their goblet-shaped flowers trap … Continue reading →

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