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
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.
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. 🐝
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.
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.
Wandering through St Tudno’s churchyard on the Orme in Llandudno yesterday. Visited the beautiful old church and my boy asked Jesus to make his mummy better.
May 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Wandering through St Tudno’s churchyard on the Orme in Llandudno yesterday. Visited the beautiful old church and my boy asked Jesus to make his mummy better.
I knew he was back from the telltale little poo messages he’s been leaving in the garden, but it was good to get a glimpse of our hedgehog this evening. I’m hoping there might be two of them, but only the one so far.
April 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I knew he was back from the telltale little poo messages he’s been leaving in the garden, but it was good to get a glimpse of our hedgehog this evening. I’m hoping there might be two of them, but only the one so far.
When your daughter decides to part company with her bears when reorganising her bedroom… Okay bears, line up! Who’s going then? (So far, it’s none!)
April 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When your daughter decides to part company with her bears when reorganising her bedroom… Okay bears, line up! Who’s going then? (So far, it’s none!)
The wisteria is now at its glorious best in the walled garden at Norton Priory. #wisteriahysteria
April 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The wisteria is now at its glorious best in the walled garden at Norton Priory. #wisteriahysteria
Planted these tulips in a dry corner a few years ago, not really expecting them to do well. Every year they put on a fantastic show.
April 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Planted these tulips in a dry corner a few years ago, not really expecting them to do well. Every year they put on a fantastic show.
Bluebells, blossom and a blackcap singing his heart out on Runcorn Hill park.
April 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Bluebells, blossom and a blackcap singing his heart out on Runcorn Hill park.