Cat
Mammals in the Night – Hedgehog
I was lucky enough to be able to borrow a trail camera in July 2025, hoping to see a Hedgehog. I have seen the signs and heard the noises of Hedgehogs for decades in my urban garden. Over the last Read more
Uncategorised
I believe in the God of Spinoza.
When Einstein gave lectures at U.S. universities, the recurring question that students asked him most was: – Do you believe in God? And he always answered: – I believe in the God of Spinoza. Baruch de Spinoza was a Dutch Read more
Landscape
Tropical Dinner With Family & Friends
Preamble Sitting on a veranda with an Aunt and Uncle and their friends and family, The view from the house is another tropical paradise filled with both the decorative and useful plants. After the informal greetings and acquaintances from days Read more
Damselfly
Sense the Neolithic Somerset Wetlands of the Past – Shapwick Heath
Somerset has a diverse range of habitats, one of the best in the country, Shapwick Heath has a little gem for me at least. The sweet track is one I like to visit each year if I can. Your feet Read more
People
Neil Innes Playing the Ukulele
Neil Innes (9 December 1944 – 29 December 2019) was an English writer, comedian and musician. He collaborated with Monty Python and played in the Rutles and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. I was just flipping through some memories and came across some photos I’d Read more
Dragonfly
Keeled Skimmer – Beautiful Dragonfly
Managed to capture this Keeled Skimmer with a pocket camera, which meant getting it about 10-12cm away. So lucky as they would normally fly off with anything so close. I found myself holding my breath as I got the camera Read more
Audio
Hedgehogs – Caught in the Act
For thirty years I have had a wildlife garden. Recent neglect had put it into less diverse and later successional state than I would like. However for the last 25 years I have had Hedgehogs breeding here. I rarely see Read more
Flower
Hedgerow Flowers & Scorpian?
Finally a trip beyond the house horizon is allowed and it felt so good. Just look to see some of the things there to delight in the hedgerow. Click to enlarge. Braken Such a pest to sum but at the Read more
Damselfly
Garden Wildlife
I didn’t get to play a new song this week. Some relaxing of restrictions coincided with a new part for my camera. So first a trip into the garden. For a video of some spring garden highlights look here. Herb-Robert Read more
