Tag Archives: robin
Winter on the Allotment
A (rather large) snapshot of life on the allotment over winter.
November on the Allotment
November was a mild month – too mild. Flies and other insects were still on the wing, the weeds were still growing, and the grass even had to be strimmed. But there were also some wonderful wildlife encounters, and that’s … Continue reading
Autumn on the Allotment, Part 2
Two mornings later, as fog creeps across the river and envelops the plot, the boldest robin decides to try and compete with the fox for ‘nature-based encounter of the week’.
Autumn on the Allotment, Part 1
It’s mayhem in robin land: there are at least three individuals competing for the suet every time they see me; one even flies onto the shed door if the food isn’t served within a minute of me arriving. This bird … Continue reading