It definitely looks as though Spring is about to jump out and say a big HELLO! to the world in general and hopefully our garden in particular.
It doesn’t alleviate the sorrow I feel now that I have accepted the death of poor old Hopalong, my three-legged foxy friend.
Last night, however, there were two new visitors to the garden.
At about 1.30 this morning this little fellow turned up.
The problem was that I had dismantled the hedgehog feeding station in preparation for making a better one for this year. today I have put a temporary roof on it and put food and water inside.
Have to ensure it’s secure so that no cats get in.
Four hours later this slightly larger hedgehog had a stroll around the area.
Meanwhile back at the pond the other day I was clearing out a load of leaves (courtesy of the two massive trees on the grass verge right by my garden) and checking the detritus for any creatures,
I counted six newts, two of them juveniles, three large clumps of toad or frogspawn, numerous dragonfly larva and possibly much more.
I’m preparing the pond side of the front garden and getting seeds to provide for a wildflower section. Here’s hoping for a great summer.
Robin's Nest 