Around Prinstead this morning the activity in the reed beds was intense, the strident call of the Reed Warbler could be heard from a distance. Up close it was difficult to see any individual birds today, they seemed more settled than they often are so remained hidden. Since reading about them I’ve taken a greater […]
Apuldram really is the most delightful spot for a short walk, there’s always something interesting to see; today was no exception. Although the tide was at it’s lowest at 5am, by 9am it still hadn’t come in much so plenty of the stony bottom of the Lavant outfall was visible. Just in front of the […]
Not much time this morning so only a quick walk around the walls of the City on yet another bright sunny day. What’s immediately noticeable is the growth of plants beside the Lavant and the paths. They seem to have doubled in size and are now spilling over both path and stream. The main culprit […]
Under the influence of a significant, stable high pressure system the temperature is steadily rising it’s time to don warm weather gear and take a walk around the harbour between Nutbourne and Thornham. This will be the first time we’ve been this way for a while so the first thing that’s noticeable are these painted […]
For the first time in over two months we’ve been able to go up to the Downs, to see for miles and hear the Skylarks again. It’s only when you can’t do it that you appreciate how wonderful it is. Plenty of change, the hedgerows have grown up to become quite intrusive places, in other […]
It’s a bright sunny day, if a bit chilly early on, a good time to visit Dell Quay and Copperas without having to walk all the way there and back thanks to the relaxation of the corvid 19 restrictions. What’s immediately evident is that the farmland has changed enormously, someone certainly has been busy! Several […]
The weather really has changed now, almost ten degrees cooler with a 40 knot wind that means there’s a vicious element of wind chill to contend with. It’s blown lots of leaves and, thankfully, only small branches down. Interestingly it’s the Lime trees around the City that have suffered most. Venturing out into the harbour […]
Lots of avian activity today both in the garden and further afield. In addition to the Swallows that arrived earlier we now have the arial antics of swallows to entertain us. With their deep black, sickle shaped wings they make quite a sight swooping over the trees for insects, especially in the evenings. Whilst in […]
It’s the day before the 75th anniversary of VE Day which is going to have to be a bit muted due to the pandemic. However, whilst we’re all going to stay in our homes, they’ll be decorated and we’re going to follow a timetable of events including afternoon tea. This is the case in Westgate […]
They might have been here a while but today is the first time I’ve noticed swallows swooping around the fields and gardens; so good to see them back again. There’s a light easterly wind for a change, I hope it brings some insects for them after their long flight here. Amongst the Sycamores are smaller […]