The brimstone butterfly is typically the first butterfly of the year to emerge and widely regarded as the ‘harbinger of spring.’
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Stormy weather – what’s in a name?
There has been a lot of rain; there is standing water wherever you look; it has been a tad damp underfoot.
When the rains came
Each time the floodwaters arrive on the meadows, it is like a world transformed.
Wayside flora on a summer’s walk
This month, my wanderings have taken me up and down the Valley Trail.
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.
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