Friday 05 February I’m starting today’s post from the evening. Yes, it was a good day, much achieved and a really good buzz, but the end of the day came with a desire to leave while it was still light. It has been mild today, dry and bright. The birds have been out in force,Continue reading “Day 322”
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Day 318
Monday 01 February I have noticed something new today. There is a special time in the morning, before day break, when the sky begins to lighten. Actually, lighten is not the right word, it is more accurate to say that it becomes less dark. It feels like everywhere is an inky blue-grey. There is notContinue reading “Day 318”
Day 312
Tuesday 26 January Last night, a spider lowered itself down, casually without making a sound or a fuss, and stopped. It rotated softly in a gentle spin, hanging from its silken thread. It stopped at eye-level, above the sink, between me and the wall-mounted bathroom mirror. And as I looked up from brushing my teeth,Continue reading “Day 312”
Day 304
Monday 18 January Today started with a mini-positive moment that sort of set me up for a fairly good day. I have never been a Monday person. If truth be told, I’m not a fan of mornings either. So, logic suggests that Monday mornings, when they come round, as they invariably do each week, areContinue reading “Day 304”
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 251
Thursday 26 November Yesterday I briefly mentioned how texture is something that is much more apparent to me now that the green has rescinded. Trees reveal their faces in the autumn and winter. The wind and darkness draws back their leafy veils and shows every wrinkle and crack. Age impacts on all living things, andContinue reading “Day 251”
Day 250
Wednesday 25 November It is my dad’s birthday today. He’s 89 and already looking forward to next year’s big 9-0. I went round to see him on my way home from work this evening. He’s anticipating his Covid test on Sunday and his procedure next week to put in a stent to his oesophagus. Sadly,Continue reading “Day 250”
Day 247
Sunday 22 November A beautiful day today. It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep can do to raise energy levels and my general disposition. The sun has been shining all day and the temperature has been mild for typical November days. But that’s something that needs to be reconsidered now; global climate change has alteredContinue reading “Day 247”
Day 246
Saturday 21 November So good to get out in the daylight today. We went just along the south bank of the Stour estuary to Wrabness and a walk through ancient woodland and open meadow. It’s definitely one of our favourite places. The woods themselves are well managed, something I had never given any consideration toContinue reading “Day 246”
Day 243
Wednesday 18 November On our walk on Sunday we went past Lawford church. In the churchyard, alongside the grave stones are a cluster of imposing Yew Trees. Like the crows, rooks and ravens that circle above, they maintain their dark and ominous form throughout the year never losing their stature to the seasons. This evergreenContinue reading “Day 243”
The Bald Birder 