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I am unsure why I am here?
Perhaps this is my last resort.
I will resist calling it any kind of a paradise
Perhaps this is my last resort.
I will resist calling it any kind of a paradise
Morning spent restoring a window looking out to the garden
Susan Squirrel very inquisitive and took several nuts from me.
Shortcake Squirrel tried to join in but Susan was not having that
Then a healthy looking Fox, bold as brass walked past and sat 5 yards away, as if without a care in the world
Susan Squirrel very inquisitive and took several nuts from me.
Shortcake Squirrel tried to join in but Susan was not having that
Then a healthy looking Fox, bold as brass walked past and sat 5 yards away, as if without a care in the world
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Morning spent restoring a window looking out to the garden
Susan Squirrel very inquisitive and took several nuts from me.
Shortcake Squirrel tried to join in but Susan was not having that
Then a healthy looking Fox, bold as brass walked past and sat 5 yards away, as if without a care in the world
Susan Squirrel very inquisitive and took several nuts from me.
Shortcake Squirrel tried to join in but Susan was not having that
Then a healthy looking Fox, bold as brass walked past and sat 5 yards away, as if without a care in the world
Saving the Hazel Dormouse.
Part of this was filmed at one of the sites, where I monitor for Dormice.
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Part of this was filmed at one of the sites, where I monitor for Dormice.
youtu.be/znMqzGf1uWo?...
Saving the Hazel Dormouse | Short Documentary
YouTube video by Sam Horne
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January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Saving the Hazel Dormouse.
Part of this was filmed at one of the sites, where I monitor for Dormice.
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Part of this was filmed at one of the sites, where I monitor for Dormice.
youtu.be/znMqzGf1uWo?...
I retire in a few months and with more free time am hoping I might find more sites to monitor
This in mind, I might then look to take on trainees
Generally, we use boxes but a requirement for Dormouse licence applicants is to have experience of using Nest tubes
So recently purchased a few if needed
This in mind, I might then look to take on trainees
Generally, we use boxes but a requirement for Dormouse licence applicants is to have experience of using Nest tubes
So recently purchased a few if needed
January 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I retire in a few months and with more free time am hoping I might find more sites to monitor
This in mind, I might then look to take on trainees
Generally, we use boxes but a requirement for Dormouse licence applicants is to have experience of using Nest tubes
So recently purchased a few if needed
This in mind, I might then look to take on trainees
Generally, we use boxes but a requirement for Dormouse licence applicants is to have experience of using Nest tubes
So recently purchased a few if needed
I had to take a rather long drive today.
But, managed to spot Muntjac, Fallow and Red Deer, all close to the roadside
But, managed to spot Muntjac, Fallow and Red Deer, all close to the roadside
January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I had to take a rather long drive today.
But, managed to spot Muntjac, Fallow and Red Deer, all close to the roadside
But, managed to spot Muntjac, Fallow and Red Deer, all close to the roadside
My job involves interacting with lots of customers, many of whom are currently suffering with various winter bugs
Well, now I have succumbed to one of those bugs
My throat is so very painful
It feels as if there is a huge lump in my throat
And that lump is a Hedgehog
And it's wearing Crampons
Well, now I have succumbed to one of those bugs
My throat is so very painful
It feels as if there is a huge lump in my throat
And that lump is a Hedgehog
And it's wearing Crampons
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My job involves interacting with lots of customers, many of whom are currently suffering with various winter bugs
Well, now I have succumbed to one of those bugs
My throat is so very painful
It feels as if there is a huge lump in my throat
And that lump is a Hedgehog
And it's wearing Crampons
Well, now I have succumbed to one of those bugs
My throat is so very painful
It feels as if there is a huge lump in my throat
And that lump is a Hedgehog
And it's wearing Crampons
One of the sites I monitor had previously been monitored before and there was still a handful of old boxes left in situ
Many showing their age but some useable, although needing new lids
But a couple have had some serious Squirrel attention this year, due to Wood Mice using them to hoard Acorns
Many showing their age but some useable, although needing new lids
But a couple have had some serious Squirrel attention this year, due to Wood Mice using them to hoard Acorns
December 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
One of the sites I monitor had previously been monitored before and there was still a handful of old boxes left in situ
Many showing their age but some useable, although needing new lids
But a couple have had some serious Squirrel attention this year, due to Wood Mice using them to hoard Acorns
Many showing their age but some useable, although needing new lids
But a couple have had some serious Squirrel attention this year, due to Wood Mice using them to hoard Acorns
Chilly down by the coast now, but warmer in the woods
I have over the past year found Dormouse nest in places I have not focused on very much
So been cutting back dead wood to allow me access to install Dormouse boxes in the spring
And here, a few fungi from my most recent woodland wanderings
I have over the past year found Dormouse nest in places I have not focused on very much
So been cutting back dead wood to allow me access to install Dormouse boxes in the spring
And here, a few fungi from my most recent woodland wanderings
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Chilly down by the coast now, but warmer in the woods
I have over the past year found Dormouse nest in places I have not focused on very much
So been cutting back dead wood to allow me access to install Dormouse boxes in the spring
And here, a few fungi from my most recent woodland wanderings
I have over the past year found Dormouse nest in places I have not focused on very much
So been cutting back dead wood to allow me access to install Dormouse boxes in the spring
And here, a few fungi from my most recent woodland wanderings
Out into the woods today and the first thing I noticed on arrival was the constant drumming of Woodpeckers and the distant grunts of, probably a Fallow Stag
I was cleaning and securing the lids of Dormouse boxes to see them through the winter
Many Wood Mice, one brave soul sat whilst I stroked it
I was cleaning and securing the lids of Dormouse boxes to see them through the winter
Many Wood Mice, one brave soul sat whilst I stroked it
December 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Out into the woods today and the first thing I noticed on arrival was the constant drumming of Woodpeckers and the distant grunts of, probably a Fallow Stag
I was cleaning and securing the lids of Dormouse boxes to see them through the winter
Many Wood Mice, one brave soul sat whilst I stroked it
I was cleaning and securing the lids of Dormouse boxes to see them through the winter
Many Wood Mice, one brave soul sat whilst I stroked it
Morning spent in the woods cleaning dormouse boxes before winter sets in
Still plenty of fungi to be seen
Many Wood and probably a few Yellow Neck Mice
We got quite close to a pair of Roe Deer we unexpectedly suprised in the woods
And when all was done, we headed off to a local pub for lunch
Still plenty of fungi to be seen
Many Wood and probably a few Yellow Neck Mice
We got quite close to a pair of Roe Deer we unexpectedly suprised in the woods
And when all was done, we headed off to a local pub for lunch
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Morning spent in the woods cleaning dormouse boxes before winter sets in
Still plenty of fungi to be seen
Many Wood and probably a few Yellow Neck Mice
We got quite close to a pair of Roe Deer we unexpectedly suprised in the woods
And when all was done, we headed off to a local pub for lunch
Still plenty of fungi to be seen
Many Wood and probably a few Yellow Neck Mice
We got quite close to a pair of Roe Deer we unexpectedly suprised in the woods
And when all was done, we headed off to a local pub for lunch
Today I was at Wildwood in Kent
But not for the animals
I was attending a natural skincare course
Lots of information and hands on experience of making simple products
We made scented body oils
Lip balms
A body scrub
And my favourite, a natural plant based ointment with antisceptic properties
But not for the animals
I was attending a natural skincare course
Lots of information and hands on experience of making simple products
We made scented body oils
Lip balms
A body scrub
And my favourite, a natural plant based ointment with antisceptic properties
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today I was at Wildwood in Kent
But not for the animals
I was attending a natural skincare course
Lots of information and hands on experience of making simple products
We made scented body oils
Lip balms
A body scrub
And my favourite, a natural plant based ointment with antisceptic properties
But not for the animals
I was attending a natural skincare course
Lots of information and hands on experience of making simple products
We made scented body oils
Lip balms
A body scrub
And my favourite, a natural plant based ointment with antisceptic properties
Drizzly start to the day, but had cleared by the time I got into the woods
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Drizzly start to the day, but had cleared by the time I got into the woods
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
I have just been watching a Great Spotted Woodpecker in my garden
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I have just been watching a Great Spotted Woodpecker in my garden
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
Way into Autumn and the weather is becoming a little harder on the wildlife ... and at times me also.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Way into Autumn and the weather is becoming a little harder on the wildlife ... and at times me also.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
Shame on those organisations that fail to protect rare and endangered wildlife.
Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Shame on those organisations that fail to protect rare and endangered wildlife.
Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Dormice
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dormice
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Out in the woods.
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Out in the woods.
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Why I love living in Hastings.
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Why I love living in Hastings.
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Its been a few days since we lost another of the great conservationists, Jane Goodall. And it has taken a while for me to process this
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
October 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Its been a few days since we lost another of the great conservationists, Jane Goodall. And it has taken a while for me to process this
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
A recent visit to a RSPB reserve.
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
October 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A recent visit to a RSPB reserve.
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
Susan the squirrel has now put in an appearance.
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
September 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Susan the squirrel has now put in an appearance.
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
Now that Autumn is well and truely with us and the weather is becoming increasingly inclement, I have decided to set up the winter bird feeding station a little earlier this year.
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
September 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Now that Autumn is well and truely with us and the weather is becoming increasingly inclement, I have decided to set up the winter bird feeding station a little earlier this year.
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Conservation day site 3
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
September 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Conservation day site 3
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Today I made a new friend.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
September 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today I made a new friend.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
Conservation day site 2
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
September 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Conservation day site 2
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Conservation day site 1.
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
September 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Conservation day site 1.
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds