Monthly Archives: April 2015

Orrell Water Park, 26th April 2015

Another beautiful sunny day, with clear skies and long visibility, but with a sharp north wind. Last week’s brief heatwave has brought out all the Cherry blossom in thick bunches of pink, white and red, and the non-blossoming trees are … Continue reading

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Hesketh Park, Southport, 19th April 2015

It was colder and chillier today than the warm sunny days we’ve been having. I could have done with my scarf and woolly hat! It stayed overcast for most of the day, with a few rare glimpses of the sun. … Continue reading

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Thailand April 2015

Kodchasri – a Thai mythical creature with a lion’s body and an elephant’s head Spent the Easter break indulging the cultural and culinary delights of Thailand. A hectic trip  – as per the norm but I did find some time … Continue reading

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Ken Jordan Memorial Foray 12th April 2015

FROM TONY CARTER Sunday 12th April 2015 The Ken Jordan Memorial Foray. Ten hardy souls attended this North West Fungus Group foray, including David Bryant and Joanne Moore from the Biodiverse Society Project. I walked round the area on Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Walton Cemetery and City Farm, 12th April 2015

This morning was overcast and gloomy, with the forecast suggesting it might rain all morning but in fact it didn’t start until early afternoon. The rooster was crowing as we approached the farm down Rawcliffe Road, but since the staff … Continue reading

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A Sparrowhawk in my garden

On Monday (30th March) a Sparrowhawk killed a Wood Pigeon in my garden and it has been coming back at least twice a day to feed on the carcase. The kill was on Monday afternoon. I was just coming back … Continue reading

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