One of our pigeons has finally laid an egg, and it might be one of the most gem-like things in nature. Although it is only one, there will be more. We know this because they have disappeared from the nest and this means they are getting ready to lay a second egg. Robin has likely…
This animal is under construction and should be finished by October the 1st. Ants are among the smallest animals in the world. They live all over the world and can have giant nests and complex colonies. They will happily live in a wide range of conditions, including gaps in brickwork, patios and even in houses….
After writing a bit about animals, I have decided to share a story. One evening in July, I went out to the bins where I came across something on the floor. I wasn’t sure what it was, but when I got closer, it started moving. It turned out to be a dehydrated hedgehog. I told…
Snails are a gardener’s worst nightmare. The way most people treat them includes buying poison and getting rid of them. But they don’t mean any harm. They simply want to exist and eat to their heart’s content. You can even keep them as pets and they make brilliant companions. Read on to find out why…
This animal is still under construction (We just need to add the head!).
Butterflies are often spotted flapping around gardens in early Spring and mid Autumn. They fly delicately and help plants reproduce. Butterflies are part of the order “Lepidoptera”, which also includes Moths. Life Cycle Butterflies go through something called “Complete Metamorphosis”
Rats are one of the most hated animals in the world. But, like any other animal on earth, they are part of the ecosystem. So let’s explore why they matter. Diet The rat diet we’re looking at is that of a rural rat — a rat that lives in the countryside. Rural rats eat seeds,…
Robin and Griffin, our local pigeons, are nearly done with the nest, but we had to help them. As we explained in Part 1, they kept destroying the nest, so we made a nest frame for them. Luckily, they accepted it, and the nest got bigger after that. Robin seems to always be on the…
Although pigeons can be annoying, they can be a great learning opportunity. Robin and Griffin, our new pigeon residents, are currently making a nest in a small apple tree. They have made little progress. Every time the nest starts to take shape, one of them swoops in and destroys it. Obie, our Labrador, is always…
Although we love small mammals, our garden has recently become home to a few unwanted rat visitors. We don’t agree with poison or harmful traps, so we decided to use two humane traps instead. This allows us to catch the rats safely and release them gently in a field far away. So far, we haven’t…
