The heather is holding on as summer draws to an end and
wildlife starts to prepare for the approaching winter, eating more or
stockpiling reserves.
Countries across Europe are seeing a resurgence
in COVID-19 cases after successfully slowing outbreaks early in the year
including the United Kingdom,
which is worrying as the abnormal has now become normal.
We don’t know how strong the coronavirus comeback will be
and how this compares to the infection numbers seen in the spring?
It could be the result of more tests being done, who knows
but it is important to stay safe and the need for time and space becomes
Important.
We have not been able to be at Lime tree farm or any of us at
ABC.
However, the skills learned and memories of people who have
come on courses and those who have sadly passed away are still with us and
can be touched upon in the nature that is all around us even in urban areas.Breeding waders (golden plover, lapwings, and curlew), leaving for the coast or pastures new. Wildlife makes most of the autumn food at this time with abundant rowan berries and
blackberries.
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| THRUSH |
Bright red rowan berries will be hanging heavy on the trees
in woodland edges, and some parks. Open Moorland and hedgerows are a great
place to roam.
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| REDWING |
Sometimes it can be rewarding to see hungry birds like
redwing, fieldfare, ring ouzels, and waxwings gorging on the fruits. Blackberries
are magnificent at this time and if you stand still you may see field mice(also known as wood mice)foxes, and badgers who have a taste for them too.
Apple trees, in late September, are a fantastic place to
see birds and are a great habitat for bees, moths, butterflies and hoverflies,
all feasting on the fallen fruits. This abundance of insects also attracts
feeding bats in the cooling nights.
This is still a time to grow and be in the here and now,to be still and to feel the breath of life all around us along with our loved ones and neighbours.
Meditation
Mindfulness and conservation is everywhere if we take the time to breath and appreciate the things we all have just for today.
Keep safe,take care
RCT.
