I know that I've posted a lot of lamb photos over the years and quite recently too (see A Happy Ending), b .. b .. but I had never witnessed the birth of a lamb. I've seen dozens of newborn lambs (thanks to having a farming friend), but I hadn't seen the actual flop-out moment. … Continue reading Lambing
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And So That Was March
The longer, brighter days of March brought new life to the Priory. A kingfisher is an occasional visitor, as are mandarin ducks; and tree-creepers are a new notch in my bird-watching stick. But all three are ultra shy and impossible to photograph. Yet. With the grass growing, canada geese returned. They don't stay long; just … Continue reading And So That Was March
Butterfly Conservation Half Price Membership Offer
Who wouldn't want to see more butterflies in their garden? (I'll ignore the gentleman at the back, raising his hand). (Just some of the moth and butterfly species in 'my' gardens) Well, they're really quite easy to attract. For example, you could plant cabbages: you'll get flurries of cabbage whites. Not what you had in … Continue reading Butterfly Conservation Half Price Membership Offer
Painting Paradise: The Art Of The Garden
I wasn't expecting an invitation to tea with the Queen. Which was just as well - I didn't get one. But I did receive an invite to a Bloggers' Breakfast followed by a preview of 'Painting Paradise' - the new exhibition at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Pulling on smart clothes (of a sort) and … Continue reading Painting Paradise: The Art Of The Garden
Wordless Wednesday: Still No News
Fingers crossed. (See The Duck Nest Box).
The Duck Nest Box
I'm happy that wild mallard call the Priory home. But I could do without the acute guilt trip they laid on me last year - even if it was well deserved. For the past couple of years, one of my (many) must-do jobs has been to replace the ancient, dilapidated duck nesting box on the … Continue reading The Duck Nest Box
Wordless Wednesday: Vole & Dunnock
They might have stood a little closer together.
The Anxious Gardener 