Life goes on.

 

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 ploverlapwings, 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.

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.

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.