Monthly Archives: July 2017

Little owl

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Over the last six months I have been on the trail for Little Owls. At the beginning of the year I heard a call that I had heard regularly from a distance but this time it was much closer. After … Continue reading →

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Butterfly walk

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Sunday morning we walked around the wood and the fields on the edge of the wood looking for butterflies. It wasn’t a great morning for looking, at 10am the weather was cloudy, only about 16 degrees C with a slight … Continue reading →

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Cumnor Pond inauguration

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Yesterday I attended the inauguration of Cumnor Village pond by Philip Pullman. I pass Cumnor pond every day while on the school bus and love to visit there whenever I can. The pond has recently had plenty of work and … Continue reading →

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Evening walk end of term

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

It was really nice to go for an evening walk in the sunshine now it isn’t so hot and sticky. Many animals seem to have appreciated the few days of rain, the badgers have been busy with lots of new … Continue reading →

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Questions from some budding young naturalists

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This week I’ve been really honoured to hear that a local primary school have been using my blog to help them learn about ‘living things and their habitat’ during their science lessons. What was really amazing was the variety of … Continue reading →

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Big Butterfly Count 2017

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Big Butterfly Count 2017. Weather: cloudy, patchy sun      19 degrees C Time: 2.20pm to 2.35pm Place: Wild flower meadow, edged with brambles and nettles, with bordering woodland. Sheltered from wind. I did the count first then took time … Continue reading →

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Guest blog from Norfolk

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Thanks to my Nan for writing about her recent visit to Norfolk After our recent camping trip to the Norfolk Broads Alex has once again asked us to do a guest blog. This trip during the June heatwave gave us … Continue reading →

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Swallows

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Each summer Swallows arrive and nest in the barn near my garden. Once the young have fledged, the wire that runs over my garden becomes their favourite place to rest. All we can hear through the open windows is their … Continue reading →

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Day 30 of 30 Days Wild

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

The last day of 30 Days Wild was totally hectic. It was my sister’s prom so the house was full of people while Amelia got ready. I’ve put this photo up as Amelia hasn’t worn a dress since she was … Continue reading →

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Day 29 – Garden birds

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Not much time after school today to spend on wildlife so my Random Act of Wildness was to watch the birds in my garden. The Pigeons are now sitting on their third nest, after abandoning the first not long after … Continue reading →

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