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Tag Archives: Wildlife
Making a wildlife pond: First water …
Just like ‘First Light’ on new telescopes, except that this is for our new wildlife pond. So, drum roll please, as the first drops of water start to fill the pond: Last autumn we got rid of the 6m hexagonal … Continue reading
December Wildlife Roundup: Watching the Watchers
I know that at this time of year I spend a lot of ‘indoors’ time peering out: at the garden, the moon, the weather and the wildlife, but recently I feel like nature is turning the tables. I am being … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Nature, Wildlife
Tagged Bumblebees, caterpillars, Gardening, nature, Photography, Squirrels, Thrushes, Wildlife
31 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – A continuous furry presence
Posted in Nature, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Feeding wildlife, Gardens, nature, Photography, Sciurus carolinensis, Squirrels, Wildlife
10 Comments
Wildlife Wednesday – Butterfly Blitz
I had only intended to post a single photo today, since we are on holiday, but it is raining hard and is forecast to do so all day. So I thought that reviewing last month’s wildlife would be a more … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Wildlife
Tagged birds, butterflies, Dragonflies, Gardening, Photography, snakes, Wildlife
28 Comments
Standing beneath the crab apple tree
Our John Downie crab apple tree on the driveway is in full bloom and it is a sight to behold. The wonderful sunny weather over the last few days has opened most of its pink flower buds. Seen against the … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, The home garden, Trees
Tagged Blossom, Crab apple, Gardening, Malus 'John Downie', Photography, Spring, Wildlife
20 Comments
The Flight of the Bumblebee
Yesterday the sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing, the bees were buzzing and this (queen buff-tailed I think) bumblebee was flying around nice and slowly, looking for potential nest sites maybe. As a bit of Sunday fun, in … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Spring, The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged buff-tailed bumblebee, Bumblebees, Gardening, nature, Nesting, Photography, Wildlife
17 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Dusted with gold
Posted in Bees, Flowers, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Bees, buff-tailed bumblebee, crocuses, Gardening, Insects, Photography, Pollen, Wildlife
23 Comments
