THE 40
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 […]
Meet the Model – Rocky the Robin
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 […]
LAST NIGHT
Lots of coming and going in the garden last night , here are a just a few of our visitors…..
THE MINI WOODS
The mini woods @ the meadow The landscaping has started at the hide , phase one is the creation of a mini wildlife woods , and when I say mini […]
THE RED ONE
Photos by Graham Stewart
BLACKBIRD AT THE MEADOW
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
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 […]
NEW ARRIVAL
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 […]
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
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
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 […]
BRAVE MOUSE
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 […]
THE FISHER KING
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HEDGEHOG
Late Afternoon Barn Owls
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 […]
BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE
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 […]
THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
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 , […]
