January 31, 2011
A particular flock of birds has been making regular visits to my backyard birdfeeder this winter. I say ‘particular’ because I’m pretty sure this is the same gang of birds that show up day after day. All will be quiet at the feeder for hours, then suddenly dozens of birds will converge upon the suet cake. After a few lively minutes of pecking and flitting, they all leave just as suddenly…
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December 27, 2010
Where broad-leaved, deciduous trees dominate the landscape, winter woodlands can seem like pretty bleak places. After their leaves have fallen and lie decaying on the forest floor, naked trees are like dark skeletons. They seem dead. But they are very much alive. If you look closely at the branches and twigs of winter trees you will discover subtle signs of life that can be quite beautiful…
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