For several years I have been involved with the Wansbeck Restoration for Climate Change project. What began as a simple documentary task grew significantly. We found many ways to include the local community and one group who responded to our invitation with gusto was Elsdon Writers Group. Their Spring Fever Read more…
World Bee Day falls this month and I thought it would be great to celebrate that. Scientists and conservationists have for a while been discussing the importance of and risks to our pollinators so this international day is intended to raise awareness of the issues. On a local level I have been Read more…
Today’s post is all about native blossom and the apt term Blackthorn Winter provides us a reminder of how harsh weather can return at the drop of a hat- it refers to the habit Blackthorn has of flowering just before a cold snap. Surely it is a hard heart which Read more…
Subjects to seek out this month: flowers The 1st of March has been celebrated in Wales and elsewhere as St David’s day since the 12th Century and one of the traditional ways to mark the occasion is to wear a daffodil. Which is my segue into talking about this month’s Read more…
Subjects to seek out this month: Barn Owls Barn owls can often be seen hunting in daylight during the shorter winter days. This is for a few reasons:Rodents make up around 90% of a barn owl’s diet and during cold weather field voles change their behaviour to come out when warmer Read more…