Squirrel Appreciation Day 2021

Posted on by Bilberry and Birch

January 21st is a day to appreciate squirrels, especially if, like us, you are lucky enough to be in an area that still supports Britain's native red squirrel. I have been putting hazel nuts out in a feeder box for our local reds for a while now, and getting the occasional glimpse through the trees, … Continue reading Squirrel Appreciation Day 2021

Garden Visitors

Posted on by Bilberry and Birch

Our garden borders on to fields and woodland, and we see a wide variety of birds and animals. Two especially welcome visitors in the last couple of weeks have been this beautiful red squirrel, which we see fairly regularly, and a very large brown hare. This may be the leveret that spent several weeks around … Continue reading Garden Visitors