Category: Local

Usutu Virus

I hoped I’d achieved hedge immunity against the box moth; however, it appeared at the end of last month, much earlier than I expected.

Rubbish

“A 2 storey house of mid-c19 appearance. 7 bay front with die; keystones over windows; balustraded enclosed porch.” (Burke’s Guide to Country Houses, Mark Bence-Jones)

The Year of Wisteria

“Dear patient it is with regret that we have to cancel your appointment with Bogdan the Nurse today.” (sic, text received at 8.00 am this morning)

Grub’s Up

  The peregrine falcons have hatched a chick. Azina, a young first-time mother, has learned how to feed her offspring. The chick has no eating disorder.

Hatching a Plan

The peregrine falcons’ eggs should hatch in a few days. They have been diligent incubating so they may all hatch. This was a brief moment after Tom re-arranged the eggs. Last year there was only one chick. Meanwhile, an enterprising neighbour has hatched his own plan.

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No FT …

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the FTWeekend to fit through my letterbox.