Garden Wildlife UK

I found some Roe Deer droppings in the front garden today. I must have visited overnight as there weren't any when I mowed the lawn yesterday.

A couple of weeks ago I was idling in a local cafe waiting for Mrs JS and read an article on my phone claiming there was a type of plant that cats hated because of it smell. It claimed that they hated brushing against it because when the cleaned themselves it left a bad taste in their mouths. So! no...

Walking the lanes this morning, seen two red legged partridges running along in a farmers field. That is very strange because they are a shy bird which are rarely seen. Coincidently in the last few days I have seen one in two different places. I am wondering why they would be so visible at this tim...

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Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:37 pm

Seen several white butterflies this morning, did make out that one was a small white. Also a speckled wood, a red admiral and a peacock. Was nice and sunny.

Small White sightings at this time of year might actually be female Orange Tips who look very similar.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:35 pm

Seen my first swallow this morning. Just the one though.

Just about on time. Despite the cooler weather I have plenty of insects in the garden so finding food will be no problem.
Summer doesn't really start for me until the Swifts arrive. A few more weeks yet I think.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:13 pm

Seen two together last night close together.. May have been a male and female.

Love is in the air

I think I now have two hogs visiting. My daughter could hear them when she went out the back of the house about midnight and all the food was eaten.

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Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:57 pm

While out and about this morning, two Red Admirals, a Peacock and a Speckled Wood.

It is surprising what difference a few fine days make.

My first Holly Blue of the year today which was delightful.

The warm weather today brought me two Orange Tips and another Brimstone.