It’s been over a week since my last post. No excuses other than lethargy and being relatively busy at work (okay, two excuses!). I’ve actually barely been out walking around my park, I went last Friday and this Friday (as in yesterday) and that’s it. Granted my work allows me out onto sites, which isContinue reading “53. Red-eared Terrapin (or Slider)”
Tag Archives: UK wildlife
52. Great Crested Newt
I’m almost halfway through my new job; I should be half way through the first month of my new job, but hey circumstances. My job is pretty standard ecological consultancy basics in the UK – at this time of the year that means helping out Great Crested Newts. Now, as many people who work aroundContinue reading “52. Great Crested Newt”
51. Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Wow, 3 posts in 3 days, feels like January again! I handed my dissertation in, which means my Masters course is done! No more studying (of course, I like to learn all the time – so no more formal studying! woo!)! Day 4 of my new job and as a consequence of being a generalContinue reading “51. Buff-tailed Bumblebee”
50. (Barn) Swallow
Spring can now officially begin. The swallows (or a swallow) have arrived in my part of the world. Whilst a single swallow doesn’t make a summer it sure makes a spring! It was an odd trip out for my daily exercise walk; certain abuses of the privilege around the country could curtail any such activityContinue reading “50. (Barn) Swallow”
48. Tystie (Black Guillemot)
Something different again, I’ve gone into my records to see what I saw at this time of year in other years. Being stuck at home (now with the beginnings of a cold and stomach cramp type symptoms, really sucks!) has made me think about other times, better times maybe. I had a great varied careerContinue reading “48. Tystie (Black Guillemot)”
46. Chiffchaff
So. Farewell then. Freedom for now, at least most of it. I doubt I can be able to go to my new birding spot, I went twice, it was good, i’ll be back when the crisis dies down. So I’ll have to stick to my local nature reserve and my garden, I’ve chosen the formerContinue reading “46. Chiffchaff”
45. Peacock (butterfly)
The weather is glorious at the moment here in my part of the world; granted I’m spending most of the time (like everyone else should be) inside, but I do take the opportunity to go out and go on a small nature walk most days; I just try and avoid people like the plague (noContinue reading “45. Peacock (butterfly)”
44. Oystercatcher
Today I visited a new site which I’ve only recently been told about. It’s a flooded farmer’s field about 2 miles from my house. It reminded me of several purpose built nature reserves. It’s mostly a ‘lake’ and can be easily observed from the side of the road, and it is teeming with bird life.Continue reading “44. Oystercatcher”
43. Common Frog
The outdoors seems to be a place of sanctuary at the moment, a deserved ‘other room’ to step into when you get bored of the same four walls whilst you self-isolate. For someone who is at times socially awkward (although not as much as I used to be) this is just fine and dandy. GoContinue reading “43. Common Frog”
42. Hebrew Character
Amongst the cloud of impending doom that is enveloping the human world nature gets on with life, and we can watch it. I have been to my local quieter patch (less human interaction) every day for the last few days and it’s been nice to witness change in just this small space of time. PairingContinue reading “42. Hebrew Character”
A Species a Day 