

Rhododendron's (Slow) Retreat
Here's an example of how dramatically the wood changes when the rhododendron has been cleared. The tree has been painted with a letter -...
BULLFINCH!
The birdfeeders have attracted a male bullfinch. It hops around the ground under the birdfeeders, feeding on the scraps. It's a nervous...
No Jam today, tomorrow or next week...
The Woodland Management Plan was finally approved by the Forestry Commission 13 months after it was first submitted to Natural England on...


Invasion
We've been invaded by foxgloves, some 6 feet tall, taking us completely by surprise yesterday evening. Mixed in with these are 5 foot...


That Hedge is looking good!
The Orchard hedge has suddenly begun to green along it's whole length. Here's hoping those bluebells flourish and spread next year now...


The violets are blooming in spring...
There's been a lot of vo ilets appearing round the wood this year. These are just above the pond.


Sparrowhawk!
This sparrowhawk landed on this post, 6 feet away from me while I was reading my book. I didn't hear it land and got quite a shock when I...


Laying the Orchard Hedge
Pete has laid the hedge - Devon style - after a major clearance of cotoneaster, bramble and debris. Some hawthorn abnd beech has been...


Thinning begins
A local forestry company from Chulmleigh have agreed to thin the wood at no cost to us as they will take the wood away to sell for...