Another cold day today but the frosted branches of the trees and hedgerows look beautiful even in the fog
Monday, 29 November 2010
Hoar Frost
Another cold day today but the frosted branches of the trees and hedgerows look beautiful even in the fog
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Winter evening
Friday, 26 November 2010
Frost Hollows
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Evening sunsets
One of the amazing things at this time of year is that after a cloudy day suddenly the sun appears below the clouds in the south west towards the end of the day. One of the bonuses of being retired is that instead of being stuck at work waiting for 5 O'clock we can enjoy a stroll and see the full effect of the sunset. It is especially dramatic when it highlights the outline of trees which are now bare of leaves.
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Uley Bury
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Feed the Birds
With the temperature dropping the bird-feeders are very busy in our garden. We have at least five different types of tits who call. There is usually a queue for the feeders as the birds wait in the surrounding bushes for their turn. The feeder with black sunflower seeds is much more popular than the peanuts at present.
We found it difficult to photograph the action as there are so many birds coming and going. We finally settled on this one which shows three of the types: Bluetit, Coal Tit & Great Tit. Other regulars are Marsh Tit & the delightful Long Tailed Tits which don't come as often but are usually in family groups when they do!
Other regular visitors to our bird feeding station include: Chaffinch, Robins & Dunnocks who have learned to help themselves to this feeder too; on the nuts the Greater Spotted Woodpecker & Nuthatch. Blackbirds & Thrushes are also feeding on the ground nearby.We are always hopeful of rarer visitors such as a visit last year from a Redpoll.
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is now bearing berries.It is a parasitic plant most commonly found on trees in old orchards.
It's use as a Christmas decoration is recorded since the eighteenth century and legend says it must not touch the ground between cutting and removal after Christmas.Some say it should be left hanging until the following Christmas and will protect the house from lightning.The most popular tradition is that of kissing under the mistletoe when one berry should be removed,the practice should finish when no berries remain
It's use as a Christmas decoration is recorded since the eighteenth century and legend says it must not touch the ground between cutting and removal after Christmas.Some say it should be left hanging until the following Christmas and will protect the house from lightning.The most popular tradition is that of kissing under the mistletoe when one berry should be removed,the practice should finish when no berries remain
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Leaves
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Oak Trees
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Siberian Visitors
Friday, 12 November 2010
Yew
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
What a difference a week makes
I like the sight of the shape of the trunks and branches and the different texture of the bark of the various tree species which is concealed by the leaves in the summer months.
Views to the valley are also opened up.
So the woods are still a great place to visit in the Winter months
Monday, 8 November 2010
Widgeon
Wintering wilfowl gather in large numbers along the Severn Estuary escaping their northern breeding areas for the relative warmth of our shores.
This pair of Widgeon are finding plenty of grass at Slimbridge WWT after our mild autumn weather.
Numbers will continue to build over the coming weeks and the centre is well worth a visit over the Winter months.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
Coaley in November
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Apples, apples, apples!
Well as predicted earlier in the year, autumn in our garden has brought a glut of apples. With the gales in the last few days the grass is covered with windfalls. So we have been busy pouring over the recipe books and so far created wonderful Apple Crumble, Autumn Chutney and for the first time a delicious Apple and Clove Jelly.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Monday, 1 November 2010
Autumn Colour
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