Perhaps a slime mould #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 29, 2017 in 2017, January, Unidentified, Winter | 0 comments

Or maybe a fungus? Seen on a fallen spruce twig by the pond. (more…)

Yggdrasil in the winter sun #mythology

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 28, 2017 in 2017, Ash, January, Trees, Winter | 0 comments

The Norse tree of life, generally considered to be an Ash. (more…)

Catkin corner (2) #trees

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 27, 2017 in 2017, Alder, January, Provisional identification, Trees, Winter | 0 comments

Alder, Alnus glutinosa, provisional identification, bordering the pond. (more…)

Catkin corner (1) #trees

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 26, 2017 in 2017, Hazel, January, Trees, Winter | 0 comments

Hazel, Corylus avellana, bordering the pond. (more…)

Flavoparmelia caperata #lichen

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 25, 2017 in 2017, January, Lichen, Unidentified, Winter | 0 comments

Provisional identification. (more…)

‘We can make do with so little, just the hint of warmth, the slanted light.’ #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 24, 2017 in 2017, January, Trees, Winter | 0 comments

From ‘Winter Sun’ by Molly Fisk. (more…)

Ivy #flowers

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 23, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, Ivy, January, Winter | 0 comments

Hedera helix. (more…)

And the water flowed … #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 22, 2017 in 2017, Ditch, January, Winter | 0 comments

The ditch, which runs north to south through the wood before heading west at its boundary. is now full again. (more…)

Frosty morning #plants

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 21, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, January, Marsh Thistle, Provisional identification, Thistle, Winter | 0 comments

Another stunning day of sun and frost. (more…)

Up close and personal #wildlife

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 20, 2017 in 2017, Deer, Fauna, January, Mammals, Roe, Winter | 0 comments

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Roe deer, Capreolus capreolus. (more…)

Fox #wildlife

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 19, 2017 in 2017, Fauna, Fox, January, Mammals, Winter | 0 comments

Not the best picture of Vulpes vulpes but good to have a trail camera working again to see what’s around. (more…)

On the way out #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Jan 18, 2017 in 2017, January, Trees, Winter | 0 comments

Leaving the wood on a beautiful Winter’s day – hope it is as good for this week’s planned visit. (more…)