Water, Water, Everywhere
Wheel Lane was under water again, a foot or so deep in places as I made my way towards the coast road. Luckily I was in the 4x4 so kept g...
It's All About Linnets
At this time of year the start times for a ringing session aren’t too early so I arranged to meet Andy at 0700 at Cockerham. That would ...
Looking For Linnets
Linnets require seeds throughout the year, and they frequent areas where they can find lots of such food. Typical areas for Linnets includ...
Saturday 22nd July
What a rotten week it’s been. Rain most days, often windy and nothing like summer. Saturday promised slightly better so I set off on the u...
Wheat’s It All About?
Monday was the last of our child minding for the summer holidays, so I couldn’t make it up to Oakenclough where the long drive there and b...
Keep Calm And Carry On
It seems that modern weather forecasts emanate from just a few sources that syndicate their findings. It’s no surprise then that mainstre...
Stick Or Twist
There was a 6° and cold but clear start to the latest ringing session at Cockerham. I’d met Andy on site at 0730 and within minutes we had a...
An Improving Picture
Monday is something of a no-no for me with Grandparent duties the priority so I declined Andy’s offer of the first ringing session of 2019...
Stick Or Twist
There was a 6° and cold but clear start to the latest ringing session at Cockerham. I’d met Andy on site at 0730 and within minutes we had a...