Cowslip
My garden hosts numerous primroses, but only two small patches of cowslip. This one is under the tree canopy down in the rather boggy wild garden – which on paper isn’t ideal territory for a plant that’s said to favour … Continued
Major annoyance
Right then, Mr B. major. Now we’ve finally introduced ourselves, can we come to an agreement? I realise that you don’t like me following you around, and that’s fair enough. But I need you to understand that this is my … Continued
Things with wings
“That’s a big camera. What do you like to photograph?” “Things with wings, mainly.” While R and I were walking around West Park at Charlecote this morning, admiring the herons and the very pregnant fallow does, conversation suddenly became increasingly … Continued
Out and about
R and I had an excellent day with Baby B, who seems to have undergone another step change since we last saw him a week ago. He’s become very organised and focused in playing with his toys, especially his various … Continued
Sunday brunch
Walking into the kitchen half way through the morning, I was pulled up short by the sight of this great spotted woodpecker brunching on peanuts. We have two peanut feeders, but the woodpeckers will only use this one, which is … Continued
