Mild January
Well we are nearly into mid January and the weather still hasn’t been good. Wet or grey with the occasional glimmer of sunshine. Out on my morning walk it’s been challenging to say the least and I’m writing this as Storm Brendon arrives with rain and wind lashing the windows.
Early December
Well what a month December has been so far, rain, more rain with odd moments when the weather has been kind. Underfoot walking round the village and farther afield is a challenge to say the least 3 steps forward and one step back if I’m lucky. It’s been a real
Nearly Winter!
I’m still playing catchup with my diary, so much to do! Early November and the weather has deteriorated into more wet weather, although not cold. I have seen several flocks of Fieldfare and Redwings in various places round the village, I’m sure they are coming in earlier than usual. The
Early October
Autumn is well and truly here and with it it hasn’t bought cold crisp days, mist and autumn colours but plenty of rain and wind at times; the Stour after being low for a few months is now running swift and high. Most of the walks I go on are
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
In the last couple of weeks of September we have had a visit from a Hummingbird Hawk moth, one or maybe more. Our Buddliea is still flowering and the moths are really enjoy getting the nectar from the flowers which is just outside our living room window. I managed to
Dragonflies & Damselflies
Whether it’s because I’ve been noticing them more or because there have been more about this year the Dragonflies I’ve seen this summer have been amazing. One of the best places was close to home down Greenway Lane, a lovely sheltered grass lane bordered by hedgerows. The Dragonflies patrol up