Tag Archives: spring

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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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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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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