Tag Archives: garden birds

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 →

A butterfly’s nightmare…..

Posted on July 17, 2012 by wildlifegardening

With the weather continuing to be wet and cold the wildlife in the garden here is struggling. Butterflies in particular are few and far between and I am amazed that ringlets and meadow browns appear over the meadow at all. … 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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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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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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