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30 Days Wild – Day 7 – Butterflies

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

In between the rain showers today there were long patches of sunshine that the butterflies took advantage of. Along one hedgerow and down into the flower meadow I came across these few species of butterfly.

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30 Days Wild – Day 4 – Little things

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Sometimes it’s good to spend time noticing the little things. The intricate lives of insects and beetles. During a short walk from my house I took photos of a nettle weevil, aphids, ants and raindrops.

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30 Days Wild – End of No Mow May

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Today starts another 30 Days Wild run by The Wildlife Trust. I’ve taken part in this for a number of years now, but if you haven’t heard of it before you can find more details by clicking HERE During May … Continue reading →

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Garden Wildlife – Part 19 No Mow May

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This will be the second year we have taken part in No Mow May in our front garden. The campaign is run by PlantLife and you can read more details about it HERE There are three simple steps: Simply leave your … Continue reading →

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Young Mammal Photographer of the Year

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Really pleased to be announced as the winner of Young Mammal Photographer of the Year 2020 – In the 15 to 18 years category. Head judge, Brett Lewis, said “The buck is aware and its focus of attention is diverted … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – 30 Days Wild, garden

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

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 →