Day 13, was all about preparation. The Beech hedge needed a really good cut back to make way for the new potting shed.
I tell you what though, it was great fun using the hedge trimmer!
Of course, I went through all the usual tricks. The Great tits had already fledged and I knew there were no nesting birds in the section of hedge I was about to trim.
As well as trimming the hedge, I naturally contributed to more gardening tasks like topping up the pond. In the process of checking the vegetable patch, I discovered a humongous amount of black aphids on my mum's angelica...
Wow!
As it was a Tuesday, Springwatch was on. So I indulged in as much Springwatch throughout the day as I possibly could!
Day 14
Day 14 of My Wild Life started off quite sweetly.
I saw a Water boatman in the pond...
Admired water droplets on the edges of leaves...
To me, they looked like gems on a ring or a diamond encrusted brooch.
It was stunning to look at!
As the new potting shed was arriving at lunchtime, my dad pressure washed the patio. So I of course admired his handy work!
As the morning progressed, the sun blazed down and parched the driveway of any moisture. Maybe it was time to sit inside and cool off!
Finally the shed arrived and was constructed under the watchful eye of my dad. He's a funny chap sometimes!
It's so lovely!
Workmen gone, I blossomed back outside and continued to trim the area's of the hedge I could not reach previously.
Hedge after...
Anyway, the section of the hedge which overlooks the garden is still as bushy as ever! So any birds who wish to have a second or maybe third brood, may do so under the protection of this wild hedge!
Hedge before...
Day 15
Back to work I go. It was a sad moment really, I enjoy where I work and I'm not lazy by saying I enjoy a holiday (who wouldn't?!) but being off for a week really opens your eyes to all the possibilities and adventures there are to be had.
And hey, working in retail still enables you to have wild encounters during your lunch break!
For example, I sat down by the River Wharfe and watched some flamboyant pigeons whilst eating my lunch. Who says pigeons are boring?!
Day 16
Same as yesterday, I had to work but I can't complain!
I had some time to myself as I walked out of the town to meet my lift home and unfortunately, it was the last Springwatch Unsprung.
Thanks for a great series, both Springwatch and Unsprung!
Full of incredible facts, wonderful animals, inspiring people and of course, the bits of 'silly' which makes us all laugh!
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