Ross – Page 4 – Suffolkwilds

Where have all the rabbits gone?

Only a generation ago there were so many rabbits they were seen as pests but these days you don’t see many at all.

Cow parsley’s time in the sun (and shade)

Throughout May the countryside is brimming with cow parsley flowers foaming on tall stalks along roadsides and shady woodland paths.

A nightingale sang in Cornard Park

An encounter with a nightingale is a reminder why this bird is regarded as the songster above all others.

Where wi-fi meets wildlife

Used wisely, mobile phones and apps can enhance your experience outdoors.

Look after hedges, not over them

Call me a man of simple tastes but I do love a good hedge.

Much to admire about mallards

The mallard is a stunning bird that is all too often taken for granted.

Ladybirds cluster in winter

Overwintering ladybirds are often found in clusters – a formation that offers a number of advantages to aid survival.

Time to pay attention to house sparrows

As the temperate autumn has shifted to an overcast winter, the sparrows in my garden have been a wonderful source of entertainment that brightens the day.

The fly agaric’s Christmas connections

I headed across Sudbury’s water meadows in search of toadstools and wild mushrooms – for this is the season of fungi.

Sad times on the meadows

Avian Flu has taken hold on Sudbury Common Lands.