Category Archives: British birds

The Wildlife Garden in July

Posted on August 16, 2022 by wildlifegardening

July is always a lovely month in my wildlife garden and this year was no different with spotted flycatchers nesting here this summer. I was able to watch these wonderful, charismatic little birds around the garden every day with one … Continue reading →

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Small, Elegant Birds…….

Posted on February 11, 2013 by wildlifegardening

The weather is a bit hit and miss here in South Shropshire at the moment – sometimes mild and bright and sunny and the next moment there are flurries of snow and a raw, bitter wind. Yesterday was freezing and … Continue reading →

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Nearly Spring……..

Posted on January 8, 2013 by wildlifegardening

This is a time of year when my senses get a bit confused – I know it’s early January and there are probably at least two more months of winter to endure, but in my heart I feel it’s spring. … Continue reading →

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Wild Weather Visitors…..

Posted on November 28, 2012 by wildlifegardening

Everything in my Shropshire garden over the last couple of weeks has been completely dominated by water. Rain, flooding and saturated ground has made it difficult to do anything constructive outside and has severely restricted any travelling. It has though … Continue reading →

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Winter Visitors…..

Posted on November 8, 2012 by wildlifegardening

The weather is considerably cooler here now and there is a real feel of autumn in the mornings with frost on the grass and a cold wind from the west. This has meant the arrival of the winter thrushes, and … Continue reading →

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Expect the unexpected………

Posted on June 27, 2012 by wildlifegardening

Every garden has its daily wildlife – insects, birds or mammals that you tend to see on a regular, though seasonal, basis, and then the occasional more unusual visitor will pop up from time to time. For me the thrill … Continue reading →

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Unexpected visitor…..

Posted on May 8, 2012 by wildlifegardening

Every time a new species of bird or butterfly appears here I quietly congratulate myself, even if technically it has nothing to do with how I have designed and maintained this garden! Sometimes specific things do produce desired results – … Continue reading →

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Learning curve…..

Posted on April 24, 2012 by wildlifegardening

A trip to the beautiful county of Devon, and to several amazing gardens full of wildlife, has once again made me think about the differences between our gardens depending on location. The wonderful garden at Coleton Fishacre on the south … Continue reading →

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Spring on hold…..

Posted on April 4, 2012 by wildlifegardening

The last week of March, a week of hot summery weather, was wonderful if a little on the odd side! Gardening in jeans and a T shirt instead of a warm fleece reminded me of how nice it is to … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a special song…..

Posted on February 14, 2012 by wildlifegardening

With a feeling in the air now that spring really is just around the corner, the daffodils in the garden are shooting upwards and the snowdrops are fully open at last. With plenty of bird song bursting from the hedges, … Continue reading →

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