Category Archives: Wildlife

Stoat in ermine

Not seen this little chap in a while, The 3 photos I have were all taken from the kitchen window, literally a metre from where the stoat was, the blighter never was still for a moment so the pictures are … Continue reading

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Sparrowhawk in garden

We have invested heavily in improving Willowbog Farm as a habitat for wild life,  pond and wetland creation as well as tree and shrub planting. As these elements have matured we have seen a corresponding increase in both numbers and … Continue reading

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This day one year ago !

This was the scene here exactly one year ago today, the start of wintery weather that just went on and on ! The view last year from the window where I sit today at my computer ! There was just … Continue reading

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Willowbog birds

We have been recording the different species of birds seen or heard on or around the land that comprises Willowbog Farm for 20 years now. It is done on a daily basis and the rule is that the observer must … Continue reading

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Visiting swans.

The last couple of days has seen two Mute swans on our main pond. Poor light level [ or a poor photographer ! ]  have made getting pictures of them difficult. Just about visible in this photo are the Mallards … Continue reading

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Fox in the garden

Much of the work that we have done here on the land has been geared towards improving it as a habitat for wildlife. This young fox was a regular visitor to the garden a while back. It had no difficulty … Continue reading

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