Hello Folks,   Well, I suppose that’s the last of the hot weather so it’s time to look for the scarves, gloves and water proofs.  But then again each of the seasons has its own appeal.   The birds are now starting to appear on the feeders as food starts to disappear from the ... Read More

Natures Corner   Hello Folks,   At last it’s a mite cooler, after the last few weeks of that baking weather and didn’t the poor old gardens need that rain?  I would imagine the farmers were also pleased.   I’m sorry to report no birds to speak of, I am only getting one Gold Finch at ... Read More

Natures Corner   Hello Folks,   This article was written while I was staying in Sheering and there seems to be many more birds than I see in my garden in Sawbo each day. I see several Green Wood Peckers on the lawn along with a few Song Thrushes and plenty of Greenfinches and ... Read More

Hello Folks, In the last week or two we have had more baby birds in the garden than I’ve had hot dinners and it’s been really fantastic. There have been dozens of baby Starlings and Blackbirds, some Blue and Great Tits, plenty of baby Sparrows and now Goldfinches are starting to bring ... Read More

Natures Corner   Hello Folks,   Today some bits about my weeks birdwatching in Hampshire. Our HQ was the Hotel Brookfield in Emsworth (very comfortable) and our special driver Colin the Coach.  We also struck lucky with the best week’s weather to date.   After the coach pick-ups our first stop was at Thatcham Reed Beds ... Read More

Hello Folks, I'm hoping by the time you are reading this article, some of our birds will be bringing their young into the gardens to show them what to feed on and how to do it. The mob of ruffian Blackbirds are still sat around the garden each morning awaiting for ... Read More