Category Archives: Autumn

Brighton starlings

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Alex White - Appletonwild

A few years ago I visited Brighton to see the starling murmurations by the pier This weekend we were in Brighton again and although it is much earlier on in the year and the starlings are barely starting to gather, … Continue reading →

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Heron

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Alex White - Appletonwild

The second stunning visitor to the garden (or house) in the recent days was a Grey heron. With its 6 foot wingspan it’s an impressive bird Landing on the roof it looked like it was using the height as a … Continue reading →

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National Badger Day 2021

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Badgers are one of my favourite animals and I enjoy seeing all the posts on social media during National Badger day Here are a few of my favourite photos I’ve taken over the past five years. Cookie, is and always … Continue reading →

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Mammal Week

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

National Mammal Week is organised by The Mammal Society and this year runs from 23 October to 1 November 2020. Mammals have always been my favourite animals to watch and take photographs of. I’ve been out for a walk around … Continue reading →

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Leaf litter

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Leaving an area of leaf litter can create habitat and food for small creatures over the autumn and winter. Ladybirds, caterpillars, slugs and snails, springtails, worms and spiders all use the decomposing leaves for food, protection and hiding places. Just … Continue reading →

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Roost at sunset

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

As the sun sets the air is filled by the chattering and calling of the incoming Rooks. Their roost is opposite my house and as the daylight fades and the sky turns orange the rooks that have spent the day … Continue reading →

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Birdsy Camera

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Over the past few months I have been using a Birdsy camera and software as part of a trial. Not only is it a camera that films wildlife, in your garden but the software identifies the species of bird. Each … Continue reading →

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Autumn Thrushes

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

While stood at the window watching the Great tits and Sparrows squabbling over the bird feeders and the Jackdaws swinging acrobatically upside down trying to peck away at the fat balls, I noticed high in the sky an unruly flock … Continue reading →

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Autumn Colours at Wytham Woods

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Wytham Woods near Oxford is well know for its studies in to Badgers and Blue tits. It is the home to the University of Oxford’s The Laboratory with Leaves Anyone can visit as long as you apply for one of Wytham … Continue reading →

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Conkers

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Conkers have always been a part of my childhood. In primary school I remember being shown how to put string through the conker so we could spend the whole of break and lunch playing ‘Conkers’. However within the last week … Continue reading →