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March 2014

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Last spring’s daffodils were rather late due to the cold, wet conditions. Although we have certainly had some ‘weather’ this year, let’s hope that we see these lovely flowers this month; they will be such… March 2014

Common frog 
Joan Dixon

February 2014

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Just as every month has a birthstone there are also birth flowers, and if you were born in February the Primrose is yours. Alternates are Violet and Iris but the Primrose seems to be the… February 2014

Mute Swans 
Mike Sims

January 2014

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Whether you live in town or country, you may hear eerie screams on frosty January nights. These are not made by wandering, winter ghosts, but foxes in love. This is mating time for them and… January 2014

Early morning otter
Mike Sims

December 2013

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If the ground is not frozen, winter is a good time to create a wildlife pond. As soon as you introduce water into your garden, all sorts of creatures will arrive. In the spring, insects… December 2013

Chinese Water Deer, Mike Sims

November 2013

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November brings a lot of activity around the Norfolk coast. Grey Seals are giving birth at Blakeney Point and their silky, white pups will be on the shingle banks. Migratory birds have settled for the… November 2013

Fly Agaric, Mike Sims

October 2013

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Misty autumn nights and the Red Deer are rutting. The bellowing roars of the stags, as they compete for the hinds, can be heard for miles across the Norfolk countryside.The Red and the Roe are… October 2013

Hand-reared hoglet, Mike Sims

September 2013

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Where are all the wasps? At this time of year they are usually buzzing around, eating our fruit and causing a lot of hand flapping. The cold weather in the spring and early summer meant… September 2013

Small Tortoiseshell, Sheila Sims

August 2013

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Family groups of Partridges will be feeding in the fields, now, or running in front of your car forgetting they have wings – they’re so reluctant to take to the air! Our native Grey is… August 2013

Growing up, Sheila Sims

July 2013

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The summer months are wonderful for observing insects and grassland is home to many species. If you go on a mini-beast safari make sure you stick to designated footpaths and be careful if there are… July 2013

Hoverfly, Sheila Sims

June 2013

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Alexander or Poppy? Which is Norfolk’s county flower? The Alexander is the first of the umbellifer plants to bloom, easily recognisable by the yellow-green flowers; the Poppy needs no introduction. Whichever camp you support, your… June 2013