12 Days of Christmas – 2022 Day 1: A Solstice Fox As we enjoy our Christmas fare, spare a thought for all our wildlife. Daytime sightings of the Fantastic Mr. Fox are rare, but Winter hardship can force daylight foraging. Just think about their challenge of waking every day (or night) without knowing where the […]
#1 Santa’s robin, a favourite for many. This robin was in the bushes waiting for an opportunity to collect the crumbs left by the other birds on the feeder. #2 Goldfinch – Lasair choille (Wood or Forest Flame) Easy to see where it got its name. This confident little bird dominates the feeders in numbers. […]
Barn Owl Boxing So, it seems that there is no bad time to put up a barn owl nest box. Something like planting a tree, with the best time being 20 years ago and the second-best time being now. Procrastination is the Thief of Time (and my constant companion) I had thought about it before, […]
Spring has sprung! We all have our cues for the changing of the seasons. Cues for Spring are especially welcome, be it the first wild primroses or the deep-throated chorus of frogs. For me, the frogs are especially welcome, as they promise a couple of months of fascination as the spawn develops into tadpoles and […]
🍏 Pure Stuff 🍏 came from the Pure Space orchard in the haggart by way of the few apples that the crows chose to share with us. It’s a brew that takes some effort so it doesn’t happen every year. Thanks to Tony for being the catalyst in 2020. We had to have at least […]
A tough question in some ways, as it asks me to comment on the pastimes of some of my close neighbours and my relations. It was a question that I was prompted to ask recently when I saw a new sign posted at Querrin crossroads. It’s easy for me to condemn shooting, but at the […]
So, a busy day it was on the 22nd October… a water rail during the day, a special performance by a Pine Marten, followed just over an hour later by the Fantastic Mr. Fox reading the news as laid out by the Pine Marten. We’ve been spending more and time observing the wildlife in our […]
What can we do to make sure we stay healthy through the winter months? We hope that you are getting the time now to renew your energy and let your body rest and repair in preparation for the first signs of light and activity in February. Get outdoors Even though the days are short, it’s […]
Yes! Nose breathing is much better for you then mouth breathing. It filters the air getting rid of dust etc. It keeps the air moist It warms the air for smooth entry to the lungs Nose breathing conserves energy and allows for more Oxygen uptake from the lungs It improves our sense of smell
1. Figure out why you want to meditate Do the benefits of your practice have a positive effect on your life? What are the aspects of your life that are important to you that you would like to improve? 2. Prepare a “sacred” space and make time for your practice. If you can create a […]
