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Fare thee well....
Back in May I blogged about the return of swifts to my town. Back then, summer was just starting out: England were beating the West Indies at Lord’s, a barbeque summer was forecast and the swifts were screaming above my head whenever I ventured...
Published
08-11-2009 4:21 PM
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Kevin Middleton
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Lakenheath Fen
Screaming for help?
The beautiful sunny weather we've been having has seen me out in my garden even more than usual. In-between planting out some green beans and thinning the lettuce, it was brilliant to hear the noisy wren from over the fence, the starlings pinging...
Published
06-04-2009 9:17 AM
by lucinda king
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A swift summer
I’m going to declare it officially summer. Why? I know the first test has started, but surely it’s too cold? Well, it is still a bit cold (just ask the West Indians wearing several jumpers at Lord’s), but swifts are back! So, in my mind...
Published
05-07-2009 4:03 PM
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Kevin Middleton
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Birds and beers
In the past few weeks, as summer has finally got into its stride, I've had reason to visit various beer gardens. After a 'hard' day in the office, what's nicer than a beer garden with a glass of your favourite beverage and some good company...
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07-31-2008 4:32 PM
by Katie Fuller
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