Tag: UK wildlife

Floof Friday

I am slowly working on my garden space, and as it is winter I have finally put in place a proper bird feeder. And I finally caught a guest! This little robin stopped by for a little bite to eat, and for a little drink from the bird bath. I did not expect to feel … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Floof Friday

I recently bought some bird feeders for the new property and within minutes, this little fella was trying his hardest to get to the feeder. Look at the determination! Have you ever seen such a showdown?! So far, they haven't quite figured out how to get to the feeder, but I may buy another that … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Floof Friday

My new area has so many new neighbours! We seem to have multiple groups of these birds, and I learnt that these are house sparrows. They are very chatty! I love waking up in the morning to hearing them chirping away in the surrounding bushes and trees. Males tend to have a grey cap, chestnut … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Floof Friday

The fluffy ducklings were out in force on my evening walk the other day... There were at least twelve of these little guys swimming around the area, so I really spent a good five minutes or so just watching them swimming along the river bank, Mother Duck watching the whole time to check no one … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Floof friday

It's nearly chick season!! I have been seeing so many nests being built in my local area, including this sweet lady in a very cosy nest* along my local canal. I love seeing all of the new life that comes both spring, including the obscenely adorable baby water fowl along the rivers and canals. T … Continue reading Floof friday →

Floof Friday

Spring is just around the corner here in the UK, and nature is slowly starting to return to my local area. Including these cuties at the pond near my workplace... According to Google these are common carp, although if anyone thinks different please do let me know! I know that many people would not consider … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Squirrel Appreciation Day

21 January marks Squirrel Appreciation Day! This day was introduced by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator to encourage people to learn more about the UK's most common wildlife. It is to help promote the welfare and care for our red and grey squirrels. Now I have only ever seen grey squirrels - outside our house … Continue reading Squirrel Appreciation Day →