Hummingbird Hawk Moth
MJane September 30, 2019 Flowers,Home,Insects,Moths
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
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At Home
MJane September 27, 2019 Home,Sparrowhawk,Swallows
Sometimes you don’t have to go and see something special it comes to you! This was the case with a young Sparrowhawk, a female we think, around our garden at the moment. I think it is unsure how to hunt and is still learning it’s skills. We certainly have enough
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Dragonflies & Damselflies
MJane September 14, 2019 Afternoon walk,Dragonflies,Home,Insects
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
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Fontmell Down & Martin Down
MJane September 12, 2019 Butterflies,Flowers,Fontmell Down,Martin Down,Orchids,Out & About
I have been a little erratic with my blog posts it was all because I managed to get shingles, which wasn’t too pleasant throughout August. I must admit my energy levels have been down a bit but having said that I’ve still tried to get out and about. Late August
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Duncliffe
MJane September 11, 2019 Butterflies,Insects,Out & About
On Wednesdays I take Tilly to Stour Row for training, well more like socialising with other dogs and people! Afterwards I take her to Duncliffe Woods a short distance away for a walk before going home. Duncliffe Woods are managed by the Woodland Trust. At the base of Duncliffe there
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Somerset Levels
MJane September 10, 2019 Avalon Marshes,Catcott,Dragonflies,Insects,Out & About,RSPB,RSPB Ham Wall,Somerset
As soon as the schools returned from the summer break we took ourselves off in the Campervan. The main purpose was for a rest, I was just recovering from the Shingles and we just wanted to relax for a couple of days. The weather was kind to us and we
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Violet Helleborine
MJane August 17, 2019 Morning walk,Out and About
I had trip out on Wednesday 7th August to try and find a special plant, my niece had mentioned on her Facebook page that she had seen a Violet Helleborine. I do love to see native Orchids and this one is very rare in this country, a few years ago
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Girdler’s Coppice
MJane August 17, 2019 Butterflies,Girdler's Coppice,Insects,Out and About
Why is it you tend to travel to lots of places but miss the treasures that are close to home. I am guilty of this, I have never been to Girdler’s Coppice at Fiddleford two miles down the road from home. I have only known of it’s existence for a
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