The last few weeks have seemingly brought three seasons in just a few
days. The hailstones and frosts gave way to temperatures in the high 20s,
before cold northerly winds brought temperatures, and matching weather, reminiscent
of autumn.
How has the wildlife fared? Probably about the same as humans –
managing through it all.
The swallows have been in good song and, apart from when it’s been
really wet, showing off their aerobatic skills.
Chiffchaffs have also been in full voice, while magpies are now
regularly being seen on their own, suggesting it’s partner is on eggs in the
nest.
The great tits are definitely on eggs, but with a change in the TV
situation in the house, images are not currently available.
Not a single piece of nesting material is in the new nest box, so the
camera is wasted in there. Is it because the triple sparrow nest box above it
is occupied? I have my suspicions.
No sign of the house sparrow families feeding youngster in the three
nest, but I suspect it’ll only be a matter of time before we hear some noisy
chicks.
The main focus recently have been on planting and now the temporary
greenhouse is almost completely full of emerging chillis, tomatoes, sunflowers
and cauliflowers.
The snails and slugs have so far been kept at bay, but I sense it’s
only time before at least one plant succumb to the molluscs.
The defence barrier it there, so I’m hoping it holds out, unlike the
continuing battle with the cats. More of that next time!
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