An Ordinary Person’s Views on Living With Minimal Environmental Impact

The Phenology Section.

  1. Can you hear it? Are you listening?

    Written by Clare Topping on 1st Apr 2009.

    Well, they’re back. They may be small and not much to look at, but the chiffchaff’s repetitive call for me is THE sign that spring is here. I heard my first one of the year this morning and it certainly put a spring in my step (no pun intended).

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  2. The soundtrack has changed.

    Written by Clare Topping on 29th Mar 2009.

    As the seasons change, so does the theme tune!

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  3. When is the weather normal?

    Written by James Whinfrey on 19th Mar 2009.

    With a colder winter may be the old weather patterns are back? I’m hoping for a better summer, if only for the sake of our vegetable crops.

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  4. More reasons to be cheerful.

    Written by Clare Topping on 16th Mar 2009.

    The sun is feeling warmer, and each new day shows more signs of Spring.

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  5. The rest of the Winter guests have arrived for the party.

    Written by Clare Topping on 8th Dec 2008.

    Finally, I have found the remaining Winter migrants, although I am wondering if I am the last birdwatcher in Northamptonshire to spot them.

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  6. I think it must be Winter.

    Written by Clare Topping on 22nd Nov 2008.

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  7. Is it too soon to say farewell to Summer?

    Written by Clare Topping on 8th Sep 2008.

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  8. Today’s best bird.

    Written by Clare Topping on 1st May 2008.

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  9. Spring has sprung.

    Written by Clare Topping on 31st Mar 2008.

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  10. Frogspawn

    Written by Clare Topping on 9th Mar 2008.

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