Tag Archives: wildlife gardening

Beautiful by name, beautiful by nature……….

Posted on May 28, 2012 by wildlifegardening

This is such an exciting time of year for our wildlife ponds. Suddenly there are dragonflies and damselflies everywhere including a good number of Beautiful Demoiselles this year. This graceful and colourful creature, with its transparent brown wings and bright … 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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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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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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A top predator…….

Posted on December 12, 2011 by wildlifegardening

Twice now in a couple of months I have seen a barn owl in our area – once flying low through the garden over the big meadow and then across the long borders, head down as he scanned for any … Continue reading →

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