First Blooms
04/06/2021
drawn forth by warm sunrays tender rosebuds unfurl for old friendships rekindled and new friendships that bloom
Tag: Earth lover
Bees in Cranesbill
24/05/2021
On day 357 of 365 Days Wild I drew a bee. … More Bees in Cranesbill
May Minibeasts
20/05/2021
On day 352 of 365 Days Wild I went on a bug hunt in the meadow, to see what minibeast life can be found amongst the burgeoning growth. Identifications are (hopefully) in the gallery captions. Just click on the gallery to see them. have you been on any big hints recently?
Confetti Blessings
05/05/2021
petals lie scattered:
a celebration of the season’s progression,
an array of confetti blessings … More Confetti Blessings
Rainy May Blossom
04/05/2021
Day 336 of 365 Days Wild was cold, wet and windy, so much so that I nearly didn’t bother leaving the house. The sight of the blossom through my window was so appealing however, that I eventually did venture out a short way. I was very glad that I did. The weather might have been … More Rainy May Blossom
The Beauty of Bird Cherry Blossom
27/04/2021
On day 329 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with the Bird Cherry trees that are growing in the corner of the meadow. I spotted the first of these trees just coming into flower the other week. The second, which spends longer in the shade of the hedge, has only just begun unfurling. … More The Beauty of Bird Cherry Blossom
Spring Flowers
07/04/2021
On day 309 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with The Spring flowers in the garden. … More Spring Flowers
March Sunset
17/03/2021
On day 288 of 365 Days Wild I watched the sunset over the field behind our house. … More March Sunset
Daffodil Dazzle
16/03/2021
On day 287 of 365 Days Wild I enjoyed the sight of springtime sunlight on the daffodils around the lanes and in the meadow. … More Daffodil Dazzle
Walk the Loop
27/02/2021
On day 270 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out in the late afternoon to walk the loop around the village lanes, in search of any signs of Spring and some beautiful views in the golden hour light. … More Walk the Loop
Spring Blooms
21/02/2021
For day 264 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time in the garden, enjoying the sight of the Spring flowers that are now all coming into bloom … More Spring Blooms
Frozen Heart
13/02/2021
hearts of ice still love,
even awaiting the thaw … More Frozen Heart
Watching the Goldfinches
01/02/2021
On day 244 of 365 Days Wild I completed a picture of the goldfinches on the birdfeeder. … More Watching the Goldfinches
Of Greens and Graveyards
29/01/2021
On day 241 of 365 Days Wild I visited the village green in search of the Winter Aconites that I’d been told were starting to come into flower. … More Of Greens and Graveyards
Out and About
28/01/2021
On day 240 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the Nature Project for an afternoon walk. … More Out and About
Signs of Spring
27/01/2021
On day 239 of 365 Days Wild I found a few signs that Spring is approaching whilst I was out and about. … More Signs of Spring
Meadow Birds
19/01/2021
On day 231 of 365 Says Wild I wandered down to the meadow and spent some time watching the birds on the feeders. … More Meadow Birds
Snow Day
15/01/2021
Day 227 of 365 Days Wild was a snowy day in our Nottinghamshire village. … More Snow Day
Now We Wait
11/01/2021
now we wait
for the lengthening day,
for the strengthening sun,
for the warming breeze … More Now We Wait
January Sunset
06/01/2021
Day 218 of 365 Days Wild was a perfect day for heading out for a sunset walk along the local byways, bridleways and public footpaths. … More January Sunset
Footprints in the Snow
03/01/2021
We’ve had the possibility of snowfall appearing in our local weather forecast several times over the last week but each time it seemed to miss us. On day 215 of 365 Days Wild we actually had some of the wonderful white stuff fall. … More Footprints in the Snow
In the Lull
28/12/2020
Day 209 of 365 Days Wild fell in the lull between Christmas Day and New Year. I felt the need to both burn off a few of my seasonal overindulgences and to reconnect with the rhythms of nature, so I took a walk down to the meadow. … More In the Lull
Christmas Walk
25/12/2020
As it’s Christmas Day today, this is just going to be a very quick post. On day 206 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the meadow to hang a few more birdseed decorations in the trees. … More Christmas Walk
Of Sheep and Winter Green
10/12/2020
On day 192 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time at the bottom of the garden watching the sheep. … More Of Sheep and Winter Green
Colourful Skies
25/11/2020
Day 177 of 365 Days Wild was a dull and overcast day that was enlivened by bursts of colour at both sunrise and sunset. … More Colourful Skies
Frosty Dawn
24/11/2020
On day 176 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out for a walk in the frosty dawn. … More Frosty Dawn
Amidst the Dewdrops
23/11/2020
Day 175 of 365 Days Wild began with a morning walk down to the meadow. … More Amidst the Dewdrops
Fungi Hunting
16/11/2020
On day 168 of 365 Days Wild I went on a toadstool hunt in the meadow and little woodland. … More Fungi Hunting
Restless
15/11/2020
restless feet wander, drifting
as leaves free from tether,
an anxious soul in search of
grounding, unable to settle … More Restless
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
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
To Mow the Meadow
11/09/2020
The meadow has now been mowed, a sad but necessary event. … More To Mow the Meadow
An Enchanted Place 