Autumn’s Portal
21/10/2020
a chill of knowing gathers
deep in ageing in bone,
foretelling an entangling of tre
roots beyond Autumn’s portal; … More Autumn’s Portal
An October Nature Walk
20/10/2020
On day 141 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out on a nature walk around to the meadow, woodland and stream. … More An October Nature Walk
Weekly Word: Sonorous
19/10/2020
This week’s Weekly Word is ‘sonorous’. … More Weekly Word: Sonorous
Toadstools, Toadstools, Everywhere
19/10/2020
On day 140 of 365 Days Wild I went on a toadstool hunt around the meadow and woodland. I’m not entirely certain whether there are actually a lot more toadstools about this year than there have been in previous, or whether I’m just noticing them more because I’m spending so much time out and about. … More Toadstools, Toadstools, Everywhere
At the Water’s Edge
18/10/2020
On the afternoon of day 139 of 365 Days Wild I decided to visit the pond. … More At the Water’s Edge
Fallen Leaves
17/10/2020
On day 138 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time looking at the fallen leaves. … More Fallen Leaves
Ominous
16/10/2020
Ominous clouds gathered on day 137 of 365 Days Wild. … More Ominous
Greens, Golds and Pinks
15/10/2020
On day 136 of 365 Days Wild I went on a nature walk around the local lanes. … More Greens, Golds and Pinks
Of Sunset Skies and Toadstools
14/10/2020
Sunset on day 135 of 365 Days Wild was unexpectedly beautiful after a dull and overcast day. … More Of Sunset Skies and Toadstools
Advancing Autumn
13/10/2020
Day 134 of 365 Days Wild was cold, wet, and windy when I ventured out for a walk around the lanes. … More Advancing Autumn
Weekly Word: Rapscallion
12/10/2020
This week’s Weekly Word is ‘rapscallion’. … More Weekly Word: Rapscallion
Of Sunshine and Showers
12/10/2020
For day 133 of 365 Days Wild I went on a sunshine and showers nature walk. … More Of Sunshine and Showers
Meet a Fungus: Fly Agaric
11/10/2020
On day 132 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the little woodland beside the pond where several new Fly Agaric toadstools have popped up through the leaf litter. It thought it was a perfect time to find out a little more about my favourite fungus. Usually bright red in colour (though they can also … More Meet a Fungus: Fly Agaric
Of Toadstool Hunts and Sunsets
10/10/2020
On day 131 of 365 Days Wild I both went out hunting for toadstools and I watched the sunset. … More Of Toadstool Hunts and Sunsets
Follow the Path
09/10/2020
follow the path
into the sun … More Follow the Path
Out for Dawn
08/10/2020
On day 129 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out for a dawn walk. … More Out for Dawn
October Bug Hunt
07/10/2020
On day 128 of 365 Days Wild I decided to go on a bug hunt in the meadow. … More October Bug Hunt
Toadstool Spotting
06/10/2020
On day 127 of 365 Days Wild I went out on a fungi hunt. … More Toadstool Spotting
Weekly Word: Quietus
05/10/2020
This week’s Weekly Word is ‘quiescent’. … More Weekly Word: Quietus
Unexpected Sunshine
05/10/2020
Day 126 of 365 Days Wild brought some unexpected sunshine. … More Unexpected Sunshine
To Walk in October Rain
04/10/2020
On day 125 of 365 Days Wild I went out for a walk in the rain. … More To Walk in October Rain
Work in Progress
03/10/2020
For day 124 of 365 Days Wild I made a start on a new felt and embroidery project. … More Work in Progress
A Golden Evening
02/10/2020
On day 123 of 365 Days Wild I went out for an evening golden hour walk down to the pond. … More A Golden Evening
Young Trees, Autumn Clad
01/10/2020
For day 122 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time with the young trees in the meadow. … More Young Trees, Autumn Clad
Encased
30/09/2020
wait yet a while, safe inside your armoured casing, protected from the world beyond with defensive spines turned against invaders; your time will come to cast off the wizened husks that seek to constrain, and growth will come for one who fortune favours when freedom’s lustre proves soon to fade away Not all of the … More Encased
At the Water’s Edge
29/09/2020
scraps of impermanence lie scattered
where emotions pool in sluggish flow, … More At the Water’s Edge
September Wildflowers
28/09/2020
For day 119 of 365 Days Wild I decided to see which wildflowers can still be found blooming in the meadow. … More September Wildflowers
Weekly Word: Paucity
27/09/2020
This week’s Weekly Word is ‘paucity’. … More Weekly Word: Paucity
Hope Shines
27/09/2020
dark clouds obscure, shadows cast over dreaming landscapes; hope shines through This post is for day 118 of 365 Days Wild.
Home Grown and Locally Produced
26/09/2020
Home grown pears and tomaoes, and local honey. Tasty treats on the doorstep. … More Home Grown and Locally Produced
Dark Queen
25/09/2020
On day 116 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with the yew tree. … More Dark Queen
Byways and Bridleways
24/09/2020
Day 115 of 365 Days Wild was a cloudy day for a nature walk. … More Byways and Bridleways
Wild Spaces
23/09/2020
There are lots of wild spaces to be found off the footpaths and tracks around the local lanes. When out and about for a wander on day 114 of 365 Days Wild we discovered a strip of growth beside farmland that appears to have been sown and left for the wildlife. The sunflowers scattered through … More Wild Spaces
Balance
22/09/2020
Happy Autumn Equinox – day 113 of 365 Days Wild. … More Balance
Wildlife Encounters
21/09/2020
There were lots of blue tits around the peanut feeder on day 112 of 365 Days Wild. One was bravd enough to let me get close enough for some photographs. … More Wildlife Encounters
Weekly Word: Oscillate
20/09/2020
This week’s Weekly Word is ‘oscillate’. … More Weekly Word: Oscillate
Of Golden Hour Wanders and Felt Art
20/09/2020
On the evening of day 111 of 365 Days Wild I went on a golden hour walk. … More Of Golden Hour Wanders and Felt Art
Hedgewalker
19/09/2020
On day 110 of 365 Days Wild I walked along the local lanes to see what fruits I could spot growing in the hedgerows. … More Hedgewalker
Hedgerow Bugs
18/09/2020
For day 109 of 365 Days Wild I went on a bug hunt along the meadow hedgerows. … More Hedgerow Bugs
Remembrance of Bluebells
17/09/2020
On day 108 of 365 Days Wild I finally completed another felt and embroidery picture. … More Remembrance of Bluebells
