park – Jill Orme Photography

26 Mar 2026

Insulation

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

R and I went to Compton Verney today, to see the exhibition Bruegel to Rembrandt, which I enjoyed very much. We also had a decent salad lunch in the café, and then I left R catching up on emails and … Continued

16 Feb 2026

Adventure

by JDO | posted in: Family life, Warwickshire | 0

B bounced awake at 7.30am, fully recovered from whatever it was that laid him low yesterday – though he was barely upright before announcing that he wouldn’t be eating any more cake. “That’s OK,” I said. “It’s your cake, so … Continued

3 Nov 2025

Sham

by JDO | posted in: Buildings, Landscape, Worcestershire | 0

After taking a couple of days to draw breath following the Big Visit, R and I have now launched ourselves into what promises to be a hectic week, with little prospect of downtime, and for me, not many opportunities for … Continued

2 Nov 2025

Peaceful

by JDO | posted in: Buildings, Landscape, Warwickshire | 0

I was quite tired this morning, after all the rushing around of the last few days, so I allowed myself a leisurely start, but I wanted to see if there was any rutting activity still going on at Charlecote, so … Continued

23 Oct 2025

Solitary

by JDO | posted in: Warwickshire, Wild animals | 0

R and I went back to Charlecote today, leaving home in warm sunshine and arriving half an hour later under glowering cloud. With hindsight, it’s obvious that we should have walked the park straight away, or at least taken a … Continued

17 Oct 2025

Prancer

by JDO | posted in: Warwickshire, Wild animals | 0

I went back to NT Charlecote today, where the Fallow Deer rut is definitely kicking off. There was some sparring going on between the younger bucks, and quite a lot of stamping around and bellowing by some of the older … Continued

28 May 2025

Playtime

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

R and I drove over to Cardiff today to play with the Bs, who are on half-term, and were in need of fresh meat distraction. After lunch we went with L and the boys to the playground in the nearest … Continued

18 May 2025

Bros

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

“My Mummy’s made a festival!” said the Boy Wonder, running over to give us hugs as we walked into the playroom. “I know!” I said. “We’re going to go there later, to have lunch with Mummy and then go to … Continued

29 Jan 2025

Family fun

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

As the Boy Wonder and I were walking towards the park, he stopped to admire a roller that was parked close to where a piece of road is being dug up, and asked what it was for. I explained that … Continued

21 Mar 2024

Criorhina ranunculi

by JDO | posted in: Hoverflies, Invertebrates, Wales | 0

On the way home from school this morning, the Boy Wonder began talking about medicines for some reason, but after he told me with great relish how sweet Calpol is, I switched the discussion to the importance of only taking … Continued