Stormy weather
Compared to other parts of the country we had it easy, but even here Storm Chandra made it a pretty vile day. Apart from a quick trip out to fulfil two essential errands and indulge in a coffee stop, we … Continued
Serendipity
Today was concert day so I was running against the clock, but I had to go to Stratford this morning, and I was rattling around the house trying to gather keys, phone, glasses, etc. as quickly as possible so I … Continued
Elegantly raddled
“A woodpecker over there!” hissed the little girl sitting next to me in Hiller’s bird hide this afternoon, She was about eight, and already a competent photographer – I predict that she’ll be very good indeed in a few years, … Continued
Pincer movement
This is not pin-sharp (it was taken at distance through a less-than-sparkling double-glazed window), but I’m posting it because I found it interesting. Green woodpeckers will excavate trees for nesting holes, and in the search for grubs and insects, but … Continued