Phase one of the planting at the meadow is now complete. The gaps in the northern boundary have been filled and we now have a mini , mini woods. All […]
Say hello to the European Robin , Erithacus rubecula. The Robin aka the Robin Redbreast is embedded into British folklore. It features in traditional children’s stories and is strongly […]
If you follow the blog you might know that the humble Blackbird is by far and away my favorite British bird. A common sight in many gardens , including my […]
Meet the Model – Norbert the Nuthatch words and images by Peter Hanscomb Say hello to Norman , the Nuthatch Sitta europaea. This small agile and busy tit-sized woodland bird […]
The latest addition to hide visitors , a Great spotted woodpecker. He has been hammering away in a tree less than five metres from the hide. Despite the unmistakable sound […]
The warmer weather is definitely having an effect on our resident hedgehogs. On the final day of winter , yes spring begins tomorrow, another hog has reappeared from his winter […]
BIRDS OF PREY @ THE MEADOW We are now in the second phase of the rejuvenation of the wildflower meadow. The hide is as good as finished and has surpassed […]
Our resident garden mouse is getting very brave , normally if there is another animal in the garden it runs for cover , with good reason when you’re at the […]
Late afternoon Barn Owls By Alex White Each afternoon around 5pm, just as the light is fading a Barn owl appears over the wildflower meadow. A barn owl’s Latin name […]
As the hide nears completion , well inside anyway , thanks to the efforts of Graham the hide is now fully operational with our new seats finishing off the internal […]
My home town has a few claims to fame , one of which is a road junction locally known as the Magic Roundabout. Five roads converge at one junction , […]