Great talk, so sad about the nightingales 😢

Thoroughly enjoyed a talk by @drmjwarren.bsky.social today at @whisbynaturepark.bsky.social about his book, and got my copy signed! It explores England’s bird-related place names and how they reveal historical and cultural connections between people, birds and the landscapes they shared.

So honoured to have my book included on this shortlist - good luck to everyone!

Surprise visitor to the farm today

When you haven’t quite worked out what to do with your tail… #beaverkit #beaver #socute #rewilding @rewildingbritain.org.uk @beavertrust.bsky.social

So fortunate to have turtle doves on your patch - they were last here over 20 years ago 😩

The first glimpse of the first beaver kit born in Lincolnshire for 400 years 🙌🦫🎉

How beautiful is this fox cub captured on one of our trail cams. One of my absolute faves
#foxoftheday

Thank you!

So good to see!

A nettle full of caterpillars…

Tawny owlet sunbathing and waiting to be fed
📷@gpcatley

A new one for me in the ponds this evening - water stick insect, Ranatra linearis. A hemipteran, it ambushes prey with raptorial front legs before injecting it with digestive enzymes and sucking out the resulting soup. Fascinating!

I was pleased to show some farmers from Rutland around the farm this week. They had read my book and were inspired to consider something similar on their unproductive fields. They left excited to start making plans and I am beyond thrilled that my little book is making a difference, however small

Stunning hobby hunting dragonflies over the ponds this week
📷@gpcatley

I have DM’d you!

I’d love to get one please

Impromptu beavering this evening…

Surely one of the most beautiful insects. Dancing in the sunshine today
📷@gpcatley

Anyone else keep a sketchbook?

Recommended reading #booksky! Lovely quality printing and great story by @wildwrendale.bsky.social

Thank you for the recommendation! I’m pleased you are enjoying it!

Just as a garden should be!

Love that garden!

Tadpole takeover…

First large red damselfly of the season
📷@gpcatley

😂 it’s been a long day!

Skylarks singing over a field of sunshine yellow dandelions 🌼

Beavering and batting 🦫🦇