Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bird versus Mammal 1:0……..

Posted on January 31, 2012 by wildlifegardening

As the weather changes yet again back to colder conditions – and we have snow on the hill tops round about us in Shropshire – the wildlife using the garden also changes.  The fieldfares are back, feasting on the fallen … Continue reading →

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Some birds just won’t share……

Posted on January 25, 2012 by wildlifegardening

Yet more weather changes in the last week, with heavy frosts making way for more spring-like conditions.  With great tits now singing – a very spring-like sound – it’s easy to forget that it’s only the end of January!  With … Continue reading →

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A change in the weather…..

Posted on January 17, 2012 by wildlifegardening

With a spell of very cold weather at the moment, the dominant wildlife around the garden has changed.  Most noticeably, a large flock of fieldfares has been flying around and eventually they were brave enough to come into the garden … Continue reading →

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Looking forward…..

Posted on January 10, 2012 by wildlifegardening

Mild weather at this time of year always seems to freak everyone out, yet it is the two last very cold winters that have been unusual.  Looking back at my wildlife and weather notes in my diary, I can see … Continue reading →

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Spring is on the way………

Posted on January 5, 2012 by wildlifegardening

With relatively benign weather over Christmas and the New Year period, the current gales have come as rather a shock.  The weather is still mild though and the change in day length has already had an effect, especially on the … Continue reading →

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