Monday 14 December Work days start very dark at the moment. The bright, warm spring and summer sunshine is a distant memory or a destination far off in front of us. It depends what my perspective and mood is each day. This morning, after a strong coffee and other rituals, I crunched across the chippingsContinue reading “Day 269”
Category Archives: birds
Day 267
Saturday 12 December Slept in till after 9 am this morning. This term is always a challenging one, and the lead up to Christmas requires energy and enthusiasm. But the tanks are certainly running low as we end the penultimate week before the festive break. Adora and I went on our dog walk this lunchtimeContinue reading “Day 267”
Day 265
Thursday 10 December I have occasionally referred to finding pleasure and satisfaction in the more simple things in life. And taking time to notice what’s happening around me by just looking and listening with just a little bit more care. Tonight, I took a call from our next door neighbour to inform me that theContinue reading “Day 265”
Day 262
Monday 07 December I used to find Monday’s blog post the most tricky, as the weekend was over and the day started and ended in darkness. On Saturdays and Sundays, I see more daylight and more of the outdoors. But now I have learned to allow the weekend to spill into the beginning of theContinue reading “Day 262”
Day 257
Wednesday 02 December I have been catching some time outdoors the past couple of days. Only doing gate duty and such, but it’s precious. Time to get a fresh blast of cold air on my face and even some sunlight on my eyes. Some days are grey and don’t properly start, others prickle the sensesContinue reading “Day 257”
Day 255
Monday 30 November Rock doves (Columba livia), also known as the feral pigeon, flock together in urban areas for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are a predated creature and so flock in large groups to provide protection from predators such as Peregrines. This is common in the natural world, from fish in shoals toContinue reading “Day 255”
Day 254
Sunday 29 November We went on an earlier walk today as we had a few other chores to do. We went to Stratford St Mary and one of our familiar walks along the river Stour. It was so good to see so many people out and about, simply enjoying the outdoors. The sky was greyContinue reading “Day 254”
Day 253
Saturday 28 November I love Saturdays. They have always been the best day of the week by far. And currently, I am appreciating just how especially precious they are during this winter lockdown. I have repeatedly banged on about my lack of daylight during the week, so those two jewels at the weekend, Saturday andContinue reading “Day 253”
Day 252
Friday 27 November I went to bed last night as the fog was thickening outside and, with an icy still air, was expecting an eerie view out of the bedroom window this morning. Instead the sun brightened the morning as it rose rather than dimly struggle behind thick cloud. The fog had lifted by firstContinue reading “Day 252”
Day 248
Monday 23 November Today started with the two cats scratching to be let outside. Wells and Walssie are getting on a bit now but are very healthy. They come in and out of the house through our bathroom window, the one that looks out on to our back garden. They have been spending more timeContinue reading “Day 248”
The Bald Birder 