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Sunrise and sunset

Today was a treat for two reasons: we had both a sunrise and sunset, and I was actually up and out of the house in time to see both. I can’t think of many reasons to enjoy the short winter … Continue reading

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Buntings in the snow

The snow is still thick on the ground, and I’m really seeing a difference in my avian visitors. Some are struggling, they are all still bickering, and many are new. Last week I recorded twenty two species. This included a … Continue reading

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and then the wind changed

Today the wind direction changed, and boy did we know about it. The snowy weather has so far been arriving from the North East coast. This has brought constant snow showers as cumulonimbus clouds form and bubble over the North … Continue reading

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Still snowing…

It’s still snowing. And hailing. And thundering. And no sign of temperatures going much above freezing over the next few days. Every day I’m amazed when the birds turn up for their grub in the morning – how do they … Continue reading

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