Have I completely lost my Nuthatch?

Have I completely lost my Nuthatch?

…our first encounter with wildlife was a nuthatch that swooped across our decking area to land on an adjacent tree. That visitor was the first of many nuthatches who spent their time creeping up (and down) the tree trunks and investigating any crumbs or seeds we left after meals. We grew very fond of them and familiar with their habits. 

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Dog-tired

Dog-tired

Dog-tired. That’s what we say. Is that how you feel? It sounds a bit mean on dogs but apparently the phrase "dog-tired" comes from stories that Alfred the Great would send his sons out running with his hunting dogs and they’d come back, well… dog-tired. If I’m honest,...

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