Tag Archives: Wood pigeon

Wordless Wednesday – Hoodlums or Princes … same damage

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Frogend_dweller
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Stripping the Willow …

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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Wordless Wednesday – The Tree of Life

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Frogend_dweller
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A new fountain and an unexpected wildlife magnet

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Frogend_dweller

Last year we installed what I laughingly call ‘The Beach’ in a small area just outside the patio (less lawn area to mow, hurray). It is a patch of ground covered with round Caledonian pebbles, which are lovely pastel colours … Continue reading →

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An Attack of the Munchies … From muntjacs to caterpillars

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Frogend_dweller

It has got to the time of the year where things seems to slip out of balance just for a while and pests prevail, until predator populations adjust and nature gets back into equilbrium. Of course, if people insist on … Continue reading →

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