Resident European Toad Darren 24 June, 2021 Our resident toad is out and about most evenings. Captured her tonight just taking it easy. She loves a quick dip in our newly created… Continue Reading
Tree Bumblebee Darren 13 June, 2021 Today the foxgloves I have planted outside my kitchen window are full of busy bumblebees. The vast majority of these are Tree bumblebees. To distinguish… Continue Reading
Hedgehog (Video), Croxton Darren 12 June, 2021 Using a night time video camera tucked away in an old metal garage, I capture a visiting hedgehog who regularly wonders in to finish off… Continue Reading
Broad Bodied Chaser, Croxton Darren 10 June, 2021 I’m pleased that we had a visit from a Broad Bodied Chaser to our newly created garden/wildlife pond. It’s truly amazing just how much a… Continue Reading
Great Crested Newts, Croxton Darren 2 November, 2020 The UK’s biggest newt, the Great Crested Newt is rare to see and is a protected species. It’s fantastic to find them in my garden. I’m fortunate… Continue Reading
Mint Moth, Croxton Darren 13 June, 2020 I photographed this Mint Moth sitting on sage leaves next to a huge bed of mint and lemon balm. Items and software used in the… Continue Reading
First Visit Before Moving In Darren 24 March, 2018 I’m not a resident yet, but I have been allowed to visit the property and start doing some of the outside clean up. I’ve given… Continue Reading
Pre-moving in Visit Darren 20 March, 2018 I’m over the moon! Threatened with homelessness, I applied to be a possible resident of The Rest Home in Croxton. I have received a call… Continue Reading