Wildlife

Freeloading Ne’er-do-wells

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A third wave of crocuses (Pickwick) are now showing off. A stouter plumper crocus this, befitting it's name Gosh.  What's that?  On that tree?  Looks like a well made nestbox.  Rustic and yet chic. The flurry of comments on my recent auricula post was such that I feel obliged to post another picture of this … Continue reading Freeloading Ne’er-do-wells

I Do Like An Owl

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There is an owl at the Priory.  It's a tawny owl and I hear it regularly.  From as early as midday  it hoots, often when I'm deep in thought (wondering what I am going to have for my tea) making me jump out of my skin.  (Did I mention that I work alone).   Perched … Continue reading I Do Like An Owl

Misty Springy Warmy Sunshine

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Beautiful but slightly eerie mist greeted my arrival at work this morning. I normally have a handful of chores to carry out on arrival but this morning the first thing I did was to grab my camera.  The reflections in the pond were screaming out for attention. Last year, after I had finished building the … Continue reading Misty Springy Warmy Sunshine