Snow day
It was a surprise to wake up to snow – and not a welcome one, because I’d been planning on going out birding. But there are no reliable bird sites closer to home than about a fifty minute drive, and … Continued
Stoatal fail
“Look!” I said to R, pointing. “A weasel! No, a stoat!” as I saw the distinctive black tip to its tail. We were walking up the carriage drive at Charlecote, and the stoat was no more than ten feet away … Continued
Jelly antlers
I have friends who are mad for fungi, and look forward eagerly to the arrival of the fungus-hunting season. Personally, while I don’t mind a mushroom, I prefer things with legs and wings, and I’m currently building up my strength … Continued
Lucky for some
Firstly, thanks to everyone who said nice things about the news I shared yesterday: I very much appreciate your generosity and all-round niceness! After all that excitement I was keen to get back to normal invertebrate service today, but what … Continued
Seventy seven
I had to take an early trip to Stratford today to have my regular blood tests done, and collect a prescription. Emerging from the hospital to a hint that the heavy cloud of daybreak might now be thinking of lifting, … Continued
Charlecote Hawker
R and I went for an early walk around Charlecote this morning. I’d been hoping that I might catch some dragons on the “basking fence”, but by the time we arrived it was warm and sunny, and the numerous Migrant … Continued