With all this rain it seems like autumn, or more likely,
April. However it’s just July, which is meant to be a chance for people and
wildlife to enjoy the warm weather before cooler and colder conditions follow
in the coming months.
The ducks don’t seem to be enjoying this July weather
either, although the snails and slugs appear to be revelling in the conditions.
One thing that has dropped off recently is the visits from
birds in the garden. It’s been very noticeable in the last week or so, that
very few are seen.
The young magpies are seen, and more often heard, but most
other birds have simply vanished.
Of course most will have shepherded their youngsters to less
populated areas so the adults can moult; they will soon be back.
The broad beans are already producing a small crop and
there’s potential for the tomatoes to start showing small fruit soon too.
One chilli pepper plant has produced a single edible
offering, while others are clearly showing signs of soon being able to offer
the same.
The rain and cooler weather has meant a lot of wildlife has
simply hunkered down, including the crane flies.
While the buddleia has had few visits from the endless
butterflies that have been sampling its nectar in recent sunny days.
Perhaps August will see a burst of long-lasting sunshine,
warmer conditions and the return of bird song in the garden!
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