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Wordless Wednesday: Garden video gold
This post was published by Shirley for shirls gardenwatch in November 2016.
Month: November 2016
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Red squirrel number doubles!
It’s fair to say that when a bird, butterfly, damselfly or in this case the red squirrel visits the garden, unless there is more than one at any given time or a distinctive difference in its appearance (like partial albino or missing feathers) you have no idea if it is the same individual returning. Having… Read More Red squirrel number doubles!
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Song thrush on alert
Earlier in November it was a Song Thrush that was catching my eye through my gardenwatch windows. Quick, bouncy steps and fast runs it took through garden borders before disappearing under the hedge, in a way quite similar to the red squirrel currently visiting the garden. However, this Song Thrush was much more cautious. Photo… Read More Song thrush on alert
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Squirrel feeder nearly found
Tomorrow may be the day when a new garden visitor finds a feeder put up especially for it! Containing a good mix of nuts, the red squirrel will need to learn how to use the hinged roof to get at the food. This is going to be fun to watch, take photos of and capture… Read More Squirrel feeder nearly found
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Wordless Wednesday: Breakfast companion :-)
This post was published by Shirley for shirls gardenwatch in November 2016.
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Red Squirrel returns to cache food
Now… I can properly claim to having had our native red squirrel visit my garden! This is fantastic news and I’m hoping it indicates that the smaller charismatic red squirrel is recovering against the larger greys, whose arrival to the UK has led to it becoming seriously endangered. This could be evidence towards a positive… Read More Red Squirrel returns to cache food
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A flash of red brings back this blogger!
If there was one thing I’d like this gardenwatch blog to be remembered for, it is that our gardens can amaze and enthral us with a wealth of wildlife visitors if we only watch that little bit closer. Yesterday lunchtime had one such moment and I was thrilled to beyond bursting point!! I really couldn’t… Read More A flash of red brings back this blogger!