Damselflies
It’s been perfect weather for nature watching recently, and we’ve spent some long days at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserves. Among many beautiful biota, some of
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Category: Nature
Meadow Flowers
I took an early morning wander through the nature reserve during the week. It’s a good time to walk the dogs, before the day warms
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Summer Visitors
There’s a time towards the beginning of autumn, when I look skywards and realise the summer visitors have gone. The realisation is always tinged with
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Hedgehog Awareness Week
Tomorrow marks the final day of Hedgehog Awareness Week, which ran from 1-7 May this year. The annual event is run by the British Hedgehog Preservation
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Beltane
Beltane is a Celtic word, meaning ‘Fires of Bel’ after Belanus, the Celtic god of fire and the Sun. The celebration of Beltane falls between
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Celebrating Dandelions
The word dandelion comes from the French ‘dent de lion’, meaning lion’s tooth. Some call them weeds as they are able to multiply and grow
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Thinking Time
Last Saturday I had half a day of thinking time, also known as ‘me’ time. I spent the morning in the woods. Facilitated by a
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What Three Things
Visiting Lower Moor We visited Lower Moor Nature Reserve last week with some of our son’s friends. It was a beautiful day. Perfect for outdoor
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Nighttime Economy
Some time ago, I worked in the neighbourhood renewal unit in government (one of the precursors to the current ‘levelling up’ agenda). In this job,
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Big Garden Birdwatch 2022
The Big Garden Birdwatch The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 took place over the final weekend of January. The Birdwatch helps the RSPB (Royal Society for
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