One of my favourite signs of Autumn when I lived in Suffolk was seeing flocks of geese flying over our house each morning and evening. We do occasionally see geese in Shropshire but not in the large flocks we were used to
It is mid October and I have had one of my regular drives down Corvedale. Driving down the Corvedale you can see Autumn has arrived. The reds, browns, gold, oranges and yellows that signify the arrival of autumn can be seen in
The leaves are changing colour fast this year. It is September 30th, and driving back from Ludlow this morning I was struck by how suddenly the Autumn colours are apon us. Beautiful reds, bright yellows, gorgeous browns and oranges. They weren’t there
It has been a cool, breezy day. Not particularly dull but cloudy with some drizzle. It has been rainy over night, much needed. I was struck while walking by the breeze rattling the leaves in the trees. They are drying out as
The Onny Meadows has two ponds that are surrounded by trees such as Alder, hazel and willow. One pond has a dipping platform over the water. The coots, moorhens and reed warblers love them. Recently water rails have been seen and there
Linley Beechs are an avenue of beech trees on Linley Hill, north of Bishops Castle. The Linley Beechs avenue is about a mile long and forms part of the Shropshire Way. At nearly three hundred years old these beech trees are coming
Jays are a members of the corvid family but unlike most other birds in this group they are brightly coloured. They are a salmon pink colour with black and white wings with a bright blue panel, a white head. The reason I
Nuthatchs are a distinctive bird which we often see at Folly View, particularly over the winter months. They are recognised by their blue-grey back and wings, Amber under parts with a striking black eye strip and bill. Nuthatch rarely travel far from
Autumn is Arriving in Shropshire. We have had a mild Autumn so we are only just seeing the leaves changing colour. The witch hazels and field maples are a vibrant yellow. The Japanese Maples are not at their best yet. Leaves are
There are beautiful walks in Shropshire. There are several long distance walks nearby. The Shropshire Way is within half a mile of Folly View. There are walks from the door of Folly View. There are walks you can drive out to. Or
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