Hello world!

Moving some plants yesterday, and came across this little chap hiding in my coldframe. It’s the first time I’ve seen a Toad in our little garden, so was quite pleased! We have plenty of Frogs, which normally hide in the border, so no wonder my Hostas are slug free! He posed for a few photos…

Yes, last night Redgrave and Lopham Fen was featured on ‘Wild Britain’  with Ray Mears! He spent some time in one of the ‘spider pools’ searching for the extremely rare Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius). Found at just three sites in the UK, and one of our largest spiders. Despite living locally for nearly 20…

Out and about on the fen early this morning, the reed-bed was buzzing with Sedge and Reed Warblers. Spent ages trying to get some photos, but most were singing from the middle of the reeds, or the bushes. Perhaps it was a little too windy for them to be singing higher up today. I managed…