The Young
This is the time of year when the new fledglings are off and independent but constantly getting caught out by inexperience. I have had three young robins trapped in the house in the last week (or the same stupid one?),…
Spring in Somerset
Despite the fact the rain is lashing the window as I write, and the drip drip of the blocked gutter I should be at is sending me slowly mad, spring is in fact coming, and the bluebells will be out…
Starling Murmurations in Somerset
The rain has stopped and with a crisp cold day and no guests, I went up to Ham Wall RSPB reserve up the road to watch the starlings come in to roost. It’s a huge joy on any day, even…
Garden Distractions
As I am still hobbling in a pathetic old woman sort of way with an inflamed tendon (two years!!!) I seized the opportunity to persuade a nephew to take pity on me and save himself some time at the gym…
Colours of an English summer
Went on a walk the other day and couldn’t stop looking at this line of trees, leaves all silver in the wind. It was beautiful.
Weeds and Wildlife
Ragwort – a new discovery for me – tries to grow all over the property, but is generally mown down before it puts its head too much above the soil line. But in June when I headed off to a…