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Observations Of Nature Through The Seasons.
Crepuscular Ray replied to Jane Louise's topic in Space, Science & nature
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Storms and Convective discussion - June 2023
Crepuscular Ray replied to Supacell's topic in Storms & Severe Weather
It does look as if there might be a building anvil lurking in there, now you mention it. -
Storms and Convective discussion - June 2023
Crepuscular Ray replied to Supacell's topic in Storms & Severe Weather
From the southwestern tip of the Brecon Beacons, activity is definitely picking up to to my east and north. The few attempts at towers have faded rapidly, but they are getting more vigorous. -
Observations Of Nature Through The Seasons.
Crepuscular Ray replied to Jane Louise's topic in Space, Science & nature
There was something in the news a day or so ago about it being a bumper year for swarms because of the earlier wet, cold spell. That said, apart from on the aliums, my garden is lacking in honey bees, although I am rescuing bumblebees from the greenhouse at regular intervals. On the subject of insects, I disturbed this moth while doing the watering. A bit of research shows that it is a Gold Spot. Beautiful little thing. -
Sorry to rub salt in the wound, Snefug, but this bit of Bannau Brycheiniog has been dry all day (despite a fair amount of looming cloud this morning) and a gloriously sunny 18.6 °C this afternoon. Not only did I finish weatherproofing the raised veggie beds, but I got 20 feet of flowerbed weeded, several shrubs planted and some overdue bulbs in. To top it all, while I was relaxing with a cuppa after all that, I saw my first house martin of the year, closely followed by my first red admiral. Even the queen wasp, nettle stings and prospect of tomorrow’s aching muscles have failed to peeve me. Feel free to call me a smug cow if you wish.
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Yes, it definitely feels like time for spring now. The oak tree at the top of the hill, and the grazing areas on the mountainsides, are flushed with green and I am waking up to a dawn chorus. After a grim few years, this is my first spring ever having my own garden to nurture; I am gradually discovering what all the plants are and enjoying watching things both in it and the surrounding area burst into life.
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My brother’s dog, and those of his neighbour, went a bit bonkers at that time, about 25 miles to the west of the epicentre.