Saturday, April 25, 2026

Tree Pipits

 









Singing away in the morning sun !

Common Terns and Marsh Harriers

 





Our local common terns are back, very vocal !




and a couple of Marsh Harriers at Blacktoft

A few from last week

 





Lots of Blackcaps now, singing away

Cowslips still looking spectacular on the bankings

Marsh Violet, just a couple of flowers this year



Roe Deer, just stepping over the fence with no effort needed

Our greenhouse, absolutely stuffed to the gills at the moment. Soon all the fuchsias will be planted out making way for chillis, peppers and cucumbers

Pixi has her own shelf in the greenhouse ! She loves it xx


Potatoes.....they have now tripled in size since this pic !

Simon picking up a couple of birthday balloons......infuriating !

Stove still being lit in the evenings

Sweet Peas, now planted out and staked. Love the flowers and they smell divine x


Toft Newton Reservoir looking beautiful




Tree Sparrows at Blacktoft Sands

Whitethroat

Cettis Warbler



and a beautiful yellowhammer in the sun

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A few more from the garden this spring

 














The tulips have been spectacular this year.
Just how did they get to a multi-coloured flower with a frill ! Love them !