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Wordless Wednesday: Red Squirrel nibbles
This post was published by Shirley for shirls gardenwatch in February 2014.
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Bird table reviews… Mmm
One very interesting ‘fact’ I picked up in my searching around looking at bird table reviews and advice given, was that birds prefer natural colours and a table that blends in to the garden. This caught my attention – is there really any evidence of this? I would question this suggestion. Please do leave a… Read More Bird table reviews… Mmm
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No crowds… but a fair tally
No surprises this year, but I was delighted to see 3x Dunnocks and 2x Robins for my one hour’s bird count for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2014. Naturally, numbers were down as expected but they were however a reasonable reflection of bird species visiting the garden just now so I was happy 🙂 Sunday,… Read More No crowds… but a fair tally
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The Big Garden Birdwatch – why take part?
My first thoughts are that it’s fun to do plus it’s a great garden record for year to year. The organisers, RSPB say: “Bird populations are a great indicator of the health of the countryside. That’s why it’s so important to take part in surveys like the Big Garden Birdwatch to keep an eye on… Read More The Big Garden Birdwatch – why take part?
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Winterwatch Live cams streaming now…
Viewing is addictive! Hopefully visitors from outside the UK can watch this too. I’ve just been watching Red squirrels, Jays, Woodpecker. I’m not going to keep you with a chatty post. Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy some UK wildlife from the Scottish Highlands … Winterwatch Extra: Now live on the web and Red Button.… Read More Winterwatch Live cams streaming now…
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Welcome… Buddleja ‘Buzz Ivory’
In Autumn 2013, Buddleja ‘Buzz Ivory’ arrived in my garden. Plant Breeders’ Thompson & Morgan claim this plant to be a hardy shrub. I do hope this is the case as I am a bit nervous at the moment, knowing, that it is yet to feel a good Scottish winter cold snap growing here in… Read More Welcome… Buddleja ‘Buzz Ivory’
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Birdwatch Count, Goodbye & GBBD
The annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is at the end of the month and I have heaps to chat about but I’m off to a slow blogging start for 2014. My plan was (still is) to share observations at the bird feeders in a particular way to help and inspire people to take part with… Read More Birdwatch Count, Goodbye & GBBD
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Wordless Wednesday: The stage is set
A warm welcome please for our acrobatic cast members… The Blue Tit Parus caeruleus The Great Tit Parus major The Coal Tit Parus ater This post was published by Shirley for shirls gardenwatch in December 2013.
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Dear Friend and Gardener – a book review and delight!
Never making it to my bookshelf, Christmas or birthday wishlist, despite being picked up in bookshops many times over the years, when an email came in asking me if I wanted to review a copy of the New illustrated edition of ‘Dear Friend and Gardener’ introduced by Fergus Garrett… I was thrilled and smiling all… Read More Dear Friend and Gardener – a book review and delight!
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Let’s jump and eat cake for year 8
After seven years of gardenwatching and blogging, 2014 promises to be an interesting year of discovery for garden and blog visitors. I’m hoping for frogs, toads and dragonflies! Yay… my pond liner finally made its way from under the sofa indoors to outside in its permanent new home. Let the gardenwatching take a new phase… Read More Let’s jump and eat cake for year 8