The queen who went in the wrong place. Today I found a mystery awaiting me at the allotment. Ever seen this many bees. And bees with pollen disappearing within their midst? Usually you might get maybe a couple of bees wandering around under the floor. I had a look through the hive to see if that might help solve the mystery. All looked well at the entrance, the bees were enjoying the sunshine after a pretty miserable and rainy week.

Photography, nature, travel. How Green was my Valley? May 17, 2015. This is much to be said for pottering. Growing in amongst the trees. A very odd place to plant one. By 9am however the sky was brightening and I suggested to Mrs.

What plant is that? Is a local sedge that grows in sand dunes and thrives in sandy Perth coastal gardens with no summer watering.

Poems and essays by Steven Federle. I pause, cradled by soft leather. In this silent room,. The glimmering summer leaves,. Gazes through my open window. But this is a good morning to wait. Look how the extravagant grass waves,. And truant weeds luxuriate along the fence,. While in the small central garden. But still the road waits. The river to my right,.

SWCP -Durdle Dor to Bowleaze Cove. Camber Sands and Lydd Airport. A Tramp in the Woods. A Tramp in the Woods. A nature diary from the Forest of Dean. com is the best place for your personal blog or business site.

Wildlife things to do, see and think about in Cornwall. Why is biological recording important? June 12, 2015. I am one of the kinds of people that I get really annoyed by. But I am now a convert to recording and to sharing my sightings.

As much as I love this engagement,. It is back to the work at hand! Back to my purpose and every day life. To be more like the turtle. Who notices not whether you notice him. Nor cares not whether you care about him. Whether they like his shell. Or the way he swims in the water. The life right under my nose.

Partridge, Pine, and Peavey. Stories and Photos from the Outdoors and the People Who Live It. Despite the partridge and pine already being apt representatives of my local environment, I decided to feature an important tool to remind us all that humans are as much part of nature as another animal or plant. The peavey is a tool that was invent.

Not just another road trip! August 4, 2015. Antiques, thrift and other great finds. Faith, hope, and thoughts. You can see the effects of the drought clearly here. A night in Boise, Idaho at an adorable guest house. A 2 night visit with family in Sand Point, Idaho. The cousins lovely home on 28 acres. We really appreciated their hospitality. Geysers and Paint Pots dot many parts of the park.