Swallows on the Wire

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 30th May to the 5th June, 2022

This week, it turns cold and we have storms again with double rainbows. A devil's coach horse is in need of rescue, the large birds take to the skies between rain; sparrow hawk, buzzard and kites and the first strawberry is picked.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 23rd to the 29th of May, 2022.

This week we have rain, thunder and lightning and it turns cold. Elderflower sprawls in buttermilk clumps, bats come out from hibernation and ox eye daisies open everywhere.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 16th to the 22nd of May, 2022.

This week, goldfinches feast on dandelion seeds, a hare kicks up dust as it runs and the first flush of spring colour is fading and before the summer flowers come, the whole world is bright green.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 9th to the 15th of May, 2022

This week the swifts return, a red kite flies low overhead and at last the cuckoo is heard.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 2nd to the 8th of May, 2022

This week we start to see the arrival of juvenile birds; blackbirds and starlings to begin with; blue tits are busy collecting caterpillars, and we finally get some rain and the world responds with lush new growth.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 25th of April to the 1st of May, 2022

This week the weather turns dull and grey but with a more regular appearance from the red kite. As the first spring flowers begin fade, the next in line unfurl and take up the mantle of colour. Lilac blooms, apple blossom is at its peak and at the end of the week, we celebrate Beltane, May day.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 18th to the 24th April, 2022.

This week chaffinch and greenfinch become very vocal. Apple blossom is at its best, lilac begins to bloom and I interrupt a meeting of pheasants.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 11th to the 17th April, 2022

This week we experience true spring warmth over the Easter weekend. There is a full, pink moon, baby frogs are already about and the red kite has taken to flying low over the garden.

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 4th to the 10th April, 2022

This week there is much pairing up and nesting happening, a heavy hail storm takes us by surprise, the wind still roars wildly but everywhere, yellow and white are spreading with daises, dandelions and celandine

In this episode I take a look at the small wild in my weekly diary from the 28th March to the 3rd April, 2022

This week winter returns with rain and hail and snow and ice. Jackdaws and crows are nesting, a stock dove comes to visit and female blackbirds fight for food and territory.