Monthly Archives: August 2011

Young warblers in abundance…..

Posted on August 26, 2011 by wildlifegardening

My annual trip to the British Birdwatching Fair is always something I look forward to, whether I am working or just being a visitor.  Apart from fuelling my (slight) obsession with birds, it also reminds me to catch up with … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead……

Posted on August 17, 2011 by wildlifegardening

In spite of not the best weather in the world, the late summer butterflies I expect to see in my garden at this time are doing well and feeding on Echinacea and Verbena which I have planted in some quantities … Continue reading →

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The benefit of a cold winter?………

Posted on August 8, 2011 by wildlifegardening

This appears to a ‘vole year’ in my garden.  Everywhere you look, there are voles dashing out of the borders or long grass and picking up peanut crumbs or seeds under the bird feeders.  One is even sitting on my … Continue reading →

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Birds and bathing…….

Posted on August 2, 2011 by wildlifegardening

I’m trying not to be too depressed by the lack of summer weather here – it’s cool but not damp and if its not going to be warm I’d rather have some rain!  The dry weather has meant that all … Continue reading →

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