Lesley Rawlinson
@lesleysworld.bsky.social
Children’s author, nature lover and devoted Granny. Author of three novels, The Weatherman Mystery out now.
The view from Cairngorm summit was stunning today. Very cold and windy outside, but worth it for that view.
September 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The view from Cairngorm summit was stunning today. Very cold and windy outside, but worth it for that view.
Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful?
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful?
I’ve been sitting watching the birds on the feeders outside our lodge for nearly two hours. It’s quite hypnotic watching dozens of coal tits, with chaffinches and the occasional robin. Hoping for a crestie but no luck yet!
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I’ve been sitting watching the birds on the feeders outside our lodge for nearly two hours. It’s quite hypnotic watching dozens of coal tits, with chaffinches and the occasional robin. Hoping for a crestie but no luck yet!
Called for his evening eggs, then decided to investigate the feeders. I must stock up on peanuts tomorrow… #pinemartens
September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Called for his evening eggs, then decided to investigate the feeders. I must stock up on peanuts tomorrow… #pinemartens
This afternoon I walked through Abernethy forest and down to Loch Garten. Yes, it was cold but if anyone asks me why we keep coming back, the answer is simple. It’s so beautiful and today the silence was absolute. Now I’m waiting for the pine marten to call by for his egg supper. This is peace.
September 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This afternoon I walked through Abernethy forest and down to Loch Garten. Yes, it was cold but if anyone asks me why we keep coming back, the answer is simple. It’s so beautiful and today the silence was absolute. Now I’m waiting for the pine marten to call by for his egg supper. This is peace.
Cat admiring a Red Admiral. At least that’s what he told me. Intentions thwarted!
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Cat admiring a Red Admiral. At least that’s what he told me. Intentions thwarted!
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Another enjoyable couple of hours watching #MissMarple with the incomparable #joanhickson. Another absolute classic. #4.50frompaddington
August 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another enjoyable couple of hours watching #MissMarple with the incomparable #joanhickson. Another absolute classic. #4.50frompaddington
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Bluesky right now ...
August 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Bluesky right now ...
Any other #OnlyConnect viewers feeling totally inadequate tonight? 😳
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Any other #OnlyConnect viewers feeling totally inadequate tonight? 😳
Yesterday I made tomato chutney. Tomorrow I shall pick apples. #harvesttime
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Yesterday I made tomato chutney. Tomorrow I shall pick apples. #harvesttime
Had a wonderful Bear Hunt adventure with our boy yesterday at Tatton Park. School is now on the horizon and these precious days and walks with Granny won’t be as often. Ah well! The best of memories!
August 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Had a wonderful Bear Hunt adventure with our boy yesterday at Tatton Park. School is now on the horizon and these precious days and walks with Granny won’t be as often. Ah well! The best of memories!
Bird’s Nest is an alternative name for wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. It’s easy to see why! So intricate and beautiful.
August 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bird’s Nest is an alternative name for wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. It’s easy to see why! So intricate and beautiful.
Happy Sunday morning everyone. A book to read in the sunshine will do me for now. I’ll settle to some writing later I promise.
August 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Happy Sunday morning everyone. A book to read in the sunshine will do me for now. I’ll settle to some writing later I promise.
Yes! And the years roll away…
Walking around your old university town and decades later, you still see glimpses of your old self, wafting by, laughing and not noticing you at all.
August 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yes! And the years roll away…
Returned to one of my favourite places today and took a walk by the beck as I’ve done so many times in the past. All you can hear is the water bubbling along as it always has done. That, and the muffled squeak of excitement when I spot the dipper!
August 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Returned to one of my favourite places today and took a walk by the beck as I’ve done so many times in the past. All you can hear is the water bubbling along as it always has done. That, and the muffled squeak of excitement when I spot the dipper!
These little beauties are constantly back and to on the feeders at the moment. Always lovely to watch them bouncing in and out of the hedge.
August 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
These little beauties are constantly back and to on the feeders at the moment. Always lovely to watch them bouncing in and out of the hedge.
For those of us who read and treasured his books in our classrooms, this always raised a smile. Rest in Peace, Allan Ahlberg.
July 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
For those of us who read and treasured his books in our classrooms, this always raised a smile. Rest in Peace, Allan Ahlberg.
This beauty has been snoozing outside on my window all day. Not sure what its name is but such lovely patterns! I love moths!
July 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This beauty has been snoozing outside on my window all day. Not sure what its name is but such lovely patterns! I love moths!
Out walking with my grandson I’ve been showing him the nuts and berries that seem prolific this year. The acorns will hopefully fare better than last year.
July 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Out walking with my grandson I’ve been showing him the nuts and berries that seem prolific this year. The acorns will hopefully fare better than last year.
The biggest sunflower in my garden. The bees are happy. 🐝
July 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The biggest sunflower in my garden. The bees are happy. 🐝
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Irreplaceable habitats are on the line. This is the reality if an unamended Part 3 of the Bill passes.
It must not.
It must not.
June 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Irreplaceable habitats are on the line. This is the reality if an unamended Part 3 of the Bill passes.
It must not.
It must not.
It’s been a hard day, visiting my girl who’s away from her little boy as she waits for heart surgery this week. Trying to relax in my garden.
June 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It’s been a hard day, visiting my girl who’s away from her little boy as she waits for heart surgery this week. Trying to relax in my garden.
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WTF? If this Government can’t even agree to this smallest of initiatives, which has no cost to them & absolutely no down-sides, what hope that it will step up to the bigger nature challenges we face? This is a *popular* policy, for heavens sake. Obstinate tin-eared stupidity doesn’t come close …
Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes
MPs had previously backed Conservative amendment to ask developers to provide hollow bricks for endangered birds
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
WTF? If this Government can’t even agree to this smallest of initiatives, which has no cost to them & absolutely no down-sides, what hope that it will step up to the bigger nature challenges we face? This is a *popular* policy, for heavens sake. Obstinate tin-eared stupidity doesn’t come close …
Places to go, things to do… Think I’ll just sit here for a little while longer.
May 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Places to go, things to do… Think I’ll just sit here for a little while longer.