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The copper beech tree in Powis Park is coming into leaf. The contrast with the fresh green leaves of the oak, visible from the churchyard, catches my eye every day at this time of year. Image of the Week #184
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In pictures
:: the first snow : part of the Apse restoration : blue tits nesting in the wall :: :: studying pew graffiti : precious moments : preparing skirting :: :: plum blossom in the allotment : after-school wanderings : marshmallow toasting after much hard work :: Previous ‘In Pictures’ here
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The Wise Owl of Christ Church. In fact there are a pair of them in the churchyard these days so hopefully they are nesting!. We spotted them in the ash tree this week as we were taking out the rubbish. Photo credit: Fred Image of the Week #182
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On the nature table – April
On April’s nature table : primroses : selfheal : wild garlic : violets : dandelion : hawthorn
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March in pictures
:: thinning the boundary hedge : painting in the Apse : an indoor Easter egg hunt :: :: a higher than normal perspective of the nave : seasonal decorations : allotment tidying :: :: leaving Easter treats at the fairy door in the woods : installing skirting boards : painting walls ::
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On the nature table in March
Daffodils, primroses, hawthorn and elder leaf buds on the March nature table.
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Spring has sprung in the churchyard with primroses popping up everywhere. And the first bumble bee and butterfly of the year has been spotted. Image of the Week #176
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Daffodils in time for St David’s day next week. Image of the Week #174
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On the Nature Table
On the Nature Table in February – lichens on bare branches, primroses (my favourites) which are popping up all over the churchyard and lesser celandines.
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The first of the daffodils in the churchyard ~ looking out over the town. Image of the Week #171
