Tiny midge-like insects buzzing around the remains of old seedheads from last year's meadow and pond plants. I knew it was going to be warm but this is unbelievable. Have just taken Freya for a sunny woodland walk without my jumper or coat. It was beautiful. Bird song...
Over a week ago, 'little Julie', a pipistrelle bat, arrived on my doorstep in a large Christian Dior box. She'd been found on the floor in a hallway. The owner/finder has two dogs but said that they weren't anywhere near her. On arrival Julie looked in good condition:...
A lovely sunny start to the day made even more special as my lovely macaw buddies called in to say Hi. For about 5 mins. it was blissful as we sat in the garden chatting macaw style, and sharing treats - when suddenly they became spooked. I'd heard a quad bike earlier...
Worcestershire County Council The second set of bat friendly red street lights have been switched on in Worcestershire along the A38 Droitwich Road recently Following our ground breaking scheme in Warndon, we have found that normal white LED street lighting may...
An interesting Zoom meeting today. Caught up with fellow Toad Patrollers, and Froglife team. In certain areas, a few toadies are already on the move. All amphibians follow the same route, regardless of what gets in their way which, unfortunately, often leads to them...
Two more rescue bat calls today and springtime hasn't even started.I wondered what was going to appear when I received this box and gingerly removed the lid. A tiny female Pip bat, in a box big enough for a fruit bat. Lol!! The first day of spring this year is March...
My beautiful girls.
This week for wildlife... Put up a bat box! In the UK, bat populations have significantly declined over the last century. This is due to disruption to their roosts and habitat loss. One way to help is by creating shelters for bats by putting up bat boxes. Find out...
Just found this 2016 photo of our girls eagerly watching food preps. in the kitchen. Can't believe they were the same size in January 2022.
Our beautiful Luka bear passed away this a.m. She would have been 10 yrs old in May. She’s been an absolutely brilliant companion and her waggy tail has been a constant drumbeat sound and rhythm that thas accompanied me throughout each day over the past 10 years, and...