Sunday 7th August 2016
Smallholding Wildlife
The abundance of wildlife we have already seen/heard is another reason why we are thrilled with our move to Cadbury Cottage. One of the joys and privileges of owning land is knowing that as well as the ‘domesticated’ livestock, the smallholding will also be home to a host of other animals who, for better or worse, all share the same space. ![]() In addition to this beauty, we have also spotted numerous Red Admiral butterflies (usually feeding on our many buddleia) as well as Siskins, Blue and Great tits, Robins and Wrens. Every night after dusk we see at least one or two toads hopping along our paths and borders and three nights ago we heard our first Tawny Owl, hooting away in the tree just outside our bedroom window. Buzzards are a common site above the fields, as are various bats above the garden at night. Apparently we have these living in our attic (although we have yet to investigate). AND on our very first evening here we saw two hares running around our 4-acre field although we have not seen them since. We do wonder whether the smell of our dogs has scared them off... |