One of the carved owls at the seat has been modified by a Woodpecker, see photo. The long grass in the first field is still looking very good, lots of seed for the animals, at the moment the only other colour is from the few Purple-loosestrife flowers. Some of the Heather is turning a ginger […]
This dry spell appears to have driven the dragonflies from the ponds, similar to the swifts and swallows, to the grassland , where the food is more plentiful. Meadow Browns ans Gatekeepers are flourishing with an occasional Small Tortoiseshell, but no sign of the Grayling. We spotted a Heron in an unusual position yesterday, actually […]
Cannot believe this weather, pond levels are falling and all the natterjack ponds are dried up, luckily they had an early start this year. Quite a few Song Thrush this year and they are often on the paths breaking up the snails but today one was throwing a caterpillar. There has been a well worn […]