steffi
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I am unsure why I am here?
Perhaps this is my last resort.
I will resist calling it any kind of a paradise
Perhaps this is my last resort.
I will resist calling it any kind of a paradise
Drizzly start to the day, but had cleared by the time I got into the woods
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Drizzly start to the day, but had cleared by the time I got into the woods
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
And although damp and a bit chilly, still really nice being out in the woods again, checking nest boxes
Found several Wood Mice and a couple of Yellow Neck Mice
But more importantly thirteen Common Dormice all good weights
I have just been watching a Great Spotted Woodpecker in my garden
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I have just been watching a Great Spotted Woodpecker in my garden
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
They have in the past been, to the best of my knowledge, infrequent visitors
But this is the second time in the last three weeks. And last time, was using one of the bird feeders
Hopefully a more regular visitor in the future
Way into Autumn and the weather is becoming a little harder on the wildlife ... and at times me also.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Way into Autumn and the weather is becoming a little harder on the wildlife ... and at times me also.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
But when we get a sunnier day, it still seems a bit like Summer is still with us.
Shame on those organisations that fail to protect rare and endangered wildlife.
Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Shame on those organisations that fail to protect rare and endangered wildlife.
Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Sadly this seems to be the political landscape of today.
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Dormice
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dormice
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Today was to be the last monitoring day for this year
But that has now changed and next month will be the last, as today we found 29 Dormice of varies ages and consequently feel that a late survey is appropriate for next month.
We even found one of the regulars, for the third time this year
Out in the woods.
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Out in the woods.
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Lots of Fungi.
I am not very well informed regarding the various types, but that does not stop me appreciating them
I saw the first cluster (on a tree stump) across the bonnet of my car as I parked
And the larger single one (about the size of a dinner plate) deep within the wood
Conservation day
No Dormice today, although a Wood Mouse nest in almost every other box
Several of the boxes filled to the brim with hoarded Acorns
Unfortunately, for the Mice that cached them, I emptied them all out
If discovered by Squirrels, they will chew their way in, destroying the box
No Dormice today, although a Wood Mouse nest in almost every other box
Several of the boxes filled to the brim with hoarded Acorns
Unfortunately, for the Mice that cached them, I emptied them all out
If discovered by Squirrels, they will chew their way in, destroying the box
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Conservation day
No Dormice today, although a Wood Mouse nest in almost every other box
Several of the boxes filled to the brim with hoarded Acorns
Unfortunately, for the Mice that cached them, I emptied them all out
If discovered by Squirrels, they will chew their way in, destroying the box
No Dormice today, although a Wood Mouse nest in almost every other box
Several of the boxes filled to the brim with hoarded Acorns
Unfortunately, for the Mice that cached them, I emptied them all out
If discovered by Squirrels, they will chew their way in, destroying the box
Why I love living in Hastings.
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Why I love living in Hastings.
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Jack in the Green
Pirates
Beer and Music Festival
St Leonards Festival
LGBTQ+ Pride's
Fat Tuesday
Half Marathon
Frost Fair
Carnival Week
Goat Ledge
Funicular Railways
Bottle Alley illuminations
And so much more.
Plus a Groovy Mayor
www.facebook.com/reel/4326666...
Its been a few days since we lost another of the great conservationists, Jane Goodall. And it has taken a while for me to process this
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
October 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Its been a few days since we lost another of the great conservationists, Jane Goodall. And it has taken a while for me to process this
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
Alongside Dian Fossey and Simona Kossack these 3 were to me amongst the greats
Not for what they did, but how went about it
Will we see their kind of bravery again?
A recent visit to a RSPB reserve.
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
October 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A recent visit to a RSPB reserve.
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
It has been a good year for nuts and berries
Autumns bounty
Susan the squirrel has now put in an appearance.
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
September 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Susan the squirrel has now put in an appearance.
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
I have not seen her for most of the summer.
From the dirt on her nose you can be sure she is burying everything I give her
Now that Autumn is well and truely with us and the weather is becoming increasingly inclement, I have decided to set up the winter bird feeding station a little earlier this year.
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
September 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Now that Autumn is well and truely with us and the weather is becoming increasingly inclement, I have decided to set up the winter bird feeding station a little earlier this year.
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Yes, it is a re-purposed Rotary Washing Line
Conservation day site 3
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
September 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Conservation day site 3
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Arrived onsite today and lightly raining, but by the time we were into the woods it had become increasingly dark and we joked that we should have had torches
But we still managed to find five Dormice
By the end we were all a bit soggy, and only then did the sun appear
Today I made a new friend.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
September 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today I made a new friend.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
And it only took a handful of Acorns.
Conservation day site 2
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
September 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Conservation day site 2
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Smaller location with fewer nest boxes to check.
Last month I found my first Dormouse nest since I started monitoring there, and this month a second nest only about 25m away from the previous.
But this time it had a resident in situ.
First Dormouse recorded at that site.
Conservation day site 1.
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
September 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Conservation day site 1.
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
Met the new Enviromental Conservation Officer who tagged along for a while, for an informal chat and to bring him up to date with how the Dormouse monitoring is going
No Dormice today but did find a Dormouse nest, in a location where I have not previously recorded any finds
Dormice sometimes like to make use of old birds nests. The mossy nests created by Wrens are often favoured.
But when the mood takes them they can create quite well structured and cosy nests.
And then sometimes you feel that perhaps they just could not be particularly bothered.
But when the mood takes them they can create quite well structured and cosy nests.
And then sometimes you feel that perhaps they just could not be particularly bothered.
September 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dormice sometimes like to make use of old birds nests. The mossy nests created by Wrens are often favoured.
But when the mood takes them they can create quite well structured and cosy nests.
And then sometimes you feel that perhaps they just could not be particularly bothered.
But when the mood takes them they can create quite well structured and cosy nests.
And then sometimes you feel that perhaps they just could not be particularly bothered.
After an awful day yesterday where everything went wrong
Today have been into town and
Had 'Chips to go' from favourite Chippie
Bought new Earings and a really nice piece of Labradorite
Complete set of Frasier
Large bag of Dolly Mixtures
And now sat in bar with double Scotch on the rocks
Chilled
Today have been into town and
Had 'Chips to go' from favourite Chippie
Bought new Earings and a really nice piece of Labradorite
Complete set of Frasier
Large bag of Dolly Mixtures
And now sat in bar with double Scotch on the rocks
Chilled
August 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
After an awful day yesterday where everything went wrong
Today have been into town and
Had 'Chips to go' from favourite Chippie
Bought new Earings and a really nice piece of Labradorite
Complete set of Frasier
Large bag of Dolly Mixtures
And now sat in bar with double Scotch on the rocks
Chilled
Today have been into town and
Had 'Chips to go' from favourite Chippie
Bought new Earings and a really nice piece of Labradorite
Complete set of Frasier
Large bag of Dolly Mixtures
And now sat in bar with double Scotch on the rocks
Chilled
Glorious sunny day and two of us out in the woods.
It turned into a bit of a rescue mission when we discovered a damaged nest box, exposing inside, a rather makeshift nest, containing 'Pinks', baby Dormice.
New box installed. Nest, Mom and all babies transfered successfully.
A happy ending
It turned into a bit of a rescue mission when we discovered a damaged nest box, exposing inside, a rather makeshift nest, containing 'Pinks', baby Dormice.
New box installed. Nest, Mom and all babies transfered successfully.
A happy ending
August 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Glorious sunny day and two of us out in the woods.
It turned into a bit of a rescue mission when we discovered a damaged nest box, exposing inside, a rather makeshift nest, containing 'Pinks', baby Dormice.
New box installed. Nest, Mom and all babies transfered successfully.
A happy ending
It turned into a bit of a rescue mission when we discovered a damaged nest box, exposing inside, a rather makeshift nest, containing 'Pinks', baby Dormice.
New box installed. Nest, Mom and all babies transfered successfully.
A happy ending
Peaceful, if somewhat hot morning alone in the woods.
Plenty of small Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Damsels and Dragonflies.
Checking nest boxes, and several Woodmice in residence but no Dormice today
But at one small site I visited, where I have never yet found a single Dormouse, I did find this...
Plenty of small Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Damsels and Dragonflies.
Checking nest boxes, and several Woodmice in residence but no Dormice today
But at one small site I visited, where I have never yet found a single Dormouse, I did find this...
August 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Peaceful, if somewhat hot morning alone in the woods.
Plenty of small Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Damsels and Dragonflies.
Checking nest boxes, and several Woodmice in residence but no Dormice today
But at one small site I visited, where I have never yet found a single Dormouse, I did find this...
Plenty of small Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Damsels and Dragonflies.
Checking nest boxes, and several Woodmice in residence but no Dormice today
But at one small site I visited, where I have never yet found a single Dormouse, I did find this...
Sat on Eastbourne seafront.
Its a bit cloudy, warm and the sun is breaking through.
The sea is flat greenish blue but the beach is empty.
Most of the little kiosks are closed and few people about. Perhaps more a weekend tourist town?
I'm really not feeling that seaside town vibe we have in Hastings
Its a bit cloudy, warm and the sun is breaking through.
The sea is flat greenish blue but the beach is empty.
Most of the little kiosks are closed and few people about. Perhaps more a weekend tourist town?
I'm really not feeling that seaside town vibe we have in Hastings
July 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Sat on Eastbourne seafront.
Its a bit cloudy, warm and the sun is breaking through.
The sea is flat greenish blue but the beach is empty.
Most of the little kiosks are closed and few people about. Perhaps more a weekend tourist town?
I'm really not feeling that seaside town vibe we have in Hastings
Its a bit cloudy, warm and the sun is breaking through.
The sea is flat greenish blue but the beach is empty.
Most of the little kiosks are closed and few people about. Perhaps more a weekend tourist town?
I'm really not feeling that seaside town vibe we have in Hastings
Conservation day.
Just a very cute moment from my morning in the woods today.
Just a very cute moment from my morning in the woods today.
June 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Conservation day.
Just a very cute moment from my morning in the woods today.
Just a very cute moment from my morning in the woods today.
Conservation day.
This morning has mostly been hot and sticky in the woods.
Ending with me sitting by a pond watching Dragonflies.
This morning has mostly been hot and sticky in the woods.
Ending with me sitting by a pond watching Dragonflies.
June 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Conservation day.
This morning has mostly been hot and sticky in the woods.
Ending with me sitting by a pond watching Dragonflies.
This morning has mostly been hot and sticky in the woods.
Ending with me sitting by a pond watching Dragonflies.
St Leonards-on-Sea.
Sitting in a small bar with a cold drink and listening to mellow music.
Is this where life is taking me?
I will not resist.
Sitting in a small bar with a cold drink and listening to mellow music.
Is this where life is taking me?
I will not resist.
June 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
St Leonards-on-Sea.
Sitting in a small bar with a cold drink and listening to mellow music.
Is this where life is taking me?
I will not resist.
Sitting in a small bar with a cold drink and listening to mellow music.
Is this where life is taking me?
I will not resist.