Robin

Which UK animal should feature in next week’s Brush with the Wild?
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Robin

❤️Robin fact #2: Male and female robins look almost identical. Both share that famous red breast, unlike many bird species where the males are more brightly coloured.
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Robin’s Watch

❤️Robin fact #1: Unlike many birds, robins sing throughout winter, using their song not only to attract mates but also to defend territory all year round.
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Robin

Brush with the Wild | Robin

Meet Robin – our friendly songster, perched on a branch or fence post, just as curious about us as we are about him. Seen as messengers from the spirit world, a gentle reminder that loved ones are never far away.

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Puffin loved going on adventures but there was nothing quite like coming home. She'd been away for a while and, as she finally made her way home, she was feeling fabulous. A feeling of comfort, safety, and quiet excitement all at the same time. It couldn't be matched.

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Puffin

🐧 Puffin fact #2: Puffins are amazing flyers. They flap their wings up to 400 times a minute, reaching speeds of 55 mph. Underwater, they “fly” through the sea to chase fish!
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Puffin

Puffin

Puffin brings a touch of joy to even the windiest cliffs and painting puffin brings that same joy. Behind the charm is a quiet strength; built for wind, wave, and wild weather. Capturing this is the challenge, but, I must admit, a very cute one.
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Harvest Mouse had found her kindred spirits - little souls with curious hearts and gentle paws. Like her, they loved sharing their joy. They taught each other how to wobble in the wind, how to tumble in style and how to find the best perch to watch this delightful world go by.

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Harvest mouse

Harvest Mouse fact #2: Despite their tiny size (weighing less than a 2p coin), harvest mice are expert climbers. Their prehensile tails act like an extra hand, helping them grip and balance as they move through the grasses.
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Harvest Mouse

Harvest Mouse fact #1: Harvest mice weave intricate spherical nests out of grasses, suspended among tall stems. These aerial homes, hidden in meadows and reedbeds, are unique among British mammals.
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Harvest Mouse

harvest Mouse

Small but full of character, painting a harvest mouse is always a delight. Their fine whiskers and inquisitive eyes hold so much life in such a tiny form. Each brushstroke feels like a balancing act – capturing not just their likeness but also their lively, acrobatic spirit.
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Bumblebee was one of the happiest of all the bees. He’d buzz and bumble around the spring flowers and appreciate every single one of them. He didn’t get to take the flowers home, just love them for a second and move on. Maybe that’s why he was so happy…no attachment, just love.

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White-tailed Bumblebee

White-tailed Bumblebee

🐝 Bumblebee fact #2: Unlike honeybees, bumblebee colonies are small, often comprising of just a few hundred individuals even at the height of their life-cycle, compared to the tens of thousands of worker bees living in a honeybee hive.
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White-tailed Bumblebee

Brush with the Wild | White-tailed Bumblebee
Buzzing over wildflower meadows and bee-friendly gardens, she carries pollen from flower to flower, weaving connections between blooms. A symbol of persistence, interconnection, life, and the unseen work that keeps nature thriving.
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Standing tall amongst the grass, Heron observed the happenings around him. Sometimes he felt that distancing himself from the world helped to put everything in perspective. When he was ready, he would rejoin. For now, he'd stand still and poised, witnessing the world around him.

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Heron over Still Waters

Golden Reeds

Rising among the Blue

🪶 Heron fact #2: Even with a wingspan of up to 6 feet, herons are surprisingly lightweight. Their hollow bones help them stay graceful in flight despite their size.

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Great Blue

Reed Walker

🪶 Heron fact #1: Grey herons can stand motionless for hours, conserving energy until the perfect chance comes to catch fish, frogs, or even small mammals.

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Heron

Brush with the Wild | Heron

Meet Heron - standing quietly at the water’s edge, a guardian of rivers and lochs. Patient and poised, he waits in stillness, watchful in the shallows.
A symbol of balance, calm, and the quiet wisdom of nature.

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Looking out from the edge of the world, he took it all in. He embraced the space in front of him, grounded himself on the earth beneath, and reflected on the moment he found himself in. Stag's thoughts were simple. 'How wonderful that I have this space to breathe.'

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In the heather and bracken

🦌 Stag fact #2: Older stags, known as “monarchs,” often dominate prime territories during the rut, while younger stags must wait their turn or challenge the hierarchy.
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Moonlight stag

Morning mist

Stag fact #1: Red deer stags grow and shed their antlers each year, with new sets forming in spring and reaching full size by late summer. These antlers can weigh up to 15kg.
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Stag

Brush with the Wild | Stag
Meet Stag – Guardian of the forest, watching over the woodland with quiet strength and the spirit of the wild. A symbol of resilience, protection, and the wilderness that runs deep through our landscapes.
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Hedgehog didn’t have the loudest of voices. He would quietly think things over, and then gently advise with his whispers of wisdom. It was up to others to choose if they agreed with him or not. That was okay. The loudest voices weren’t always the wisest.

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Hedgehog

Hedgehog

🦔Hedgehog fact #2: Despite their small size, hedgehogs can travel up to 2 miles in a single night, snuffling for beetles, worms, and other tasty morsels.

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Where the daisies grow

Hedgehog

🦔 Hedgehog fact #1: A hedgehog has around 5,000–7,000 spines, each one capable of raising or flattening for protection when they curl into their famous little ball.

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Hedgehog

Brush with the Wild | Hedgehog

Meet Hedgehog – Gently snuffling through the leaves at twilight. Quietly wandering through our gardens and hedgerows at night. Scurrying home to sleep when morning breaks.

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Owl knew to trust her intuition. Sometimes it was a nervous feeling inside, something that made her feathers tingle. Other times it was an intangible force driving her on. Even when it wasn't exactly what she wanted, she knew it was her true wisdom speaking. She always listened.

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Silent Flight

Wandering Through the Clouds

With a whisper

🦉 Barn owl fact #2: Their wings are specially adapted with serrated edges on the feathers, allowing them to fly almost completely silently — perfect for sneaking up on prey.
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Resting Owl

Owl in red sky

🦉 Barn owl fact #1: A barn owl’s heart-shaped facial disc acts like a satellite dish, funneling sound directly to its ears for pinpoint accuracy.
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Gloaming

Barn Owl

Graceful yet dynamic, barn owls are a joy to paint. Their mottled white-gold plumage catches the light in a way that feels almost otherworldly. They remind me to trust my intuition, stay present in stillness, and listen for what is not immediately seen.
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