Category Archives: winter gardening

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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Back home to The Crib…..

Posted on March 19, 2012 by wildlifegardening

The first bumblebees of spring are always a delight.  These queens have spent the harsh winter months under the ground, usually in a small chamber which they excavate in the autumn, and they are awoken by a rise in temperature.  … Continue reading →

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Fieldfare fury…….

Posted on February 7, 2012 by wildlifegardening

We have had snow here for a few days now and although the temperatures are not that far below freezing, the conditions are wintry enough to bring the fieldfares back in huge numbers.  Well over 100 have been feeding under … 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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Marsh tits and coal tits……

Posted on December 19, 2011 by wildlifegardening

So proper winter weather is with us here in Shropshire – snow on the hills round about, snow in the garden and snow in our lane making it impossible to get our car out.  Luckily for our local wildlife, it … Continue reading →

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December wildlife gardening……

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wildlifegardening

A heavy frost at this time can transform the garden and our countryside.  Hoar frosts coat stems, seed heads and branches with a thick rime of crystals producing a photo opportunity not to be missed.  December is inevitably associated in … Continue reading →

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