An
interesting thing about winter is the fact that with hedges and trees
bare of leaves (in most cases) you can see things usually hidden from
sight.
These remains of a nest are in the newly
planted hedge alongside the cow drive and was probably a Goldfinch's.
It shows that although the hedge is only 5 years old the birds are using
it.

The
bare hedgerow on the peacocks field shows this fox earth possibly now
occupied by a vixen with young cubs. How do you know it's foxes? I here
asked, well one of the signs is in the righthand image, I don't think
a description is needed. Another way is by the animals paw prints, unfortunately
that photo did not show enough detail to be of use here, maybe next
month.
Also
this month with the hedges being cut we have taken the opportunity to
save some saplings most of these are ash but there are some sycamore.
Remember
our squirrels in the nestbox
the bark of this ash sapling has been chewed as the squirrels have eaten
it.
Spring is now approaching as this picture
of hazel catkins (taken on the 26th) shows currently when I finish work
at night I can hear the Tawny owls hooting as they look for a mate.
More next month PHIL

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