I could get lost in watching a wood ant nest for hours… if standing next to one didn’t make me an immediate target for the little guys to start nipping to warn me off. Their enormous nests may be made from dead vegetation, but seem almost alive in themselves. I find it mesmerising to see... Continue Reading →
I’ve been enjoying watching the little wildflower patch I planted in my parents’ garden earlier in the year as it’s bloomed and done a fine job of attracting and feeding plenty of pollinators. Even now, it’s still growing new flowers and it’s a pleasure to potter outside with the dog to see how it’s getting... Continue Reading →
For a couple of week’s worth of mornings earlier in the month, I was being pelted in the face by daddy long legs. Their flailing legs and wings have been slapping me in the cheeks, nose, mouth, eyes and ears – basically all exposed parts of my head. I was quite indifferent to them before,... Continue Reading →
…Do you really need to mow the whole lawn? I’ve been noticing more and more how amazing wildflowers are, and feeling it’s a shame that many people like to keep their gardens clear of them. I thought I’d look into where the idea of “bowling green” lawns originally came from. Apparently, people have been striving... Continue Reading →
I’ve been excited to catch a glimpse of what’s been using my little pond. For anyone interested in making their own little container pond, or anyone interested in general, I wanted to write about what I’ve seen so far and the adjustments I’ve made since setting it up. When I looked into making it, I... Continue Reading →
I recently started excitedly setting up a little container pond in my parents’ garden. A pond in a pot is an easy project to increase the diversity of habitats in a limited space and can be set up pretty quickly. I can’t pretend to be an expert, but I know a decent amount about wildlife... Continue Reading →
Thanks for visiting my blog! There seem to be messages all over the place saying why we should help wildlife, popular projects to try and things we should avoid. As a conservationist, I probably come across these messages more often than many, but awareness and a desire to make a difference is increasing. This is... Continue Reading →
Welcoming Wildlife 