Tag Archives: Voles

Wildlife Wednesday – Searching for the last juicy morsels

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

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

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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