Category Archives: Wildflowers

Day 4 – 30 Days Wild, discovery

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

As soon as I got home after this mornings English Language GCSE paper, I went for a walk to get some fresh air and clear my head before sitting down to revise for tomorrows Geography paper. Just to the edge … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – 30 Days Wild, garden

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Today is the first day of #30dayswild The Wildlife Trust annual campaign to encourage people to do something wild everyday.   https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/40705/petition/1 I spent today helping out on Oxon badger groups’ stall at the Wild Fair in Oxford In one of … Continue reading →

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Say No to the Mow in May

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

As I’m writing this blog, with the windows open, I can hear lawn mowers up and down the street cutting away. We have decided to join ‘Say No to the Mow‘ during May, although we haven’t actually cut the lawn … Continue reading →

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Churchyard Wildlife

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

Over the past few weeks I’ve been putting together a short film to promote the wildlife in my local churchyard.  

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Wildflower Meadow

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

At the weekend, as a break from studying, I spent an hour sat taking photos in a wildflower meadow. An hour passed by very quickly while watching the Red Kites and Buzzards soar high on the thermals and butterflies flitting … Continue reading →

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Autumn mornings and evenings

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

This time of year is absolutely stunning, with dew covered cobwebs, amazing sunrises and sunsets, the heavy hanging full moon and beautiful morning mists.  

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Big Butterfly Count – wildflower meadow

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

This afternoon we walked across to our nearby wildflower meadow which was planted by our local farmer a couple of years ago. The area is mainly Ox-eye daisies that are now going over, knapweed, thistles, yarrow, St John’s wort, ragwort … Continue reading →

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