Two Fabulous Flowers
Two of my favourite flowers – the Sunflower and the Hibiscus. The colours, the varieties, the beauty, flowers always make me smile. And, in the words of Khalil Gibran: ‘Be like the flower, turn your faces to the sun’
Finding Nature
Last year, I took another walk around Sywell Country Park, but this time it was all about nature and finding the birds, insects, and flowers. It was June, so it was much greener than before and I could feel the warmth from the sun on my skin. The first feathered friend I saw was this …
Something old, something new!
Last week, I published ‘Another Day, Another Walk’ and this week I am publishing ‘Something old, something new.’ The same walk a few months apart and this time I walked further and took the long way back home. On my walks around the town, I may take the same or similar photos, but I always …
Summer Leys Nature Reserve – Revisited
I wrote about Summer Leys Nature Reserve a couple of months ago, but I actually went there for the first time in 2019. In June, 2022, I went back and enjoyed another walk there – this time taking photos of the animals and birds that use the reserve as their home. We’ll get to the …
Summer Leys Nature Reserve
Another lovely spot to take a walk in Northamptonshire if you are ever here, is Summer Leys Nature Reserve. An old gravel pit which has been transformed into a nature reserve, Summer Leys takes about an hour to walk around unless, like me, you stop and take lots of photographs, then it will take a …
Pretty Pocket Parks
I have lots of photos from places I have visited in the past and today I was reminded of this lovely pocket park known as Hunsbury Hill Park. According to the local government website, this park formed part of an Iron Age hill fort which I didn’t realise until I read it today! – You …
Fields of Lavender
Lavender is another favourite flower of mine, so I was really excited when I found Hitchin Lavender – a family-run farm specialising in the cultivation of this beautiful flower. I visited in July last year and while there was lots of lavender, if you visit later in the year, there will be even more! The …
Bluebells at Everdon Stubbs
On a Saturday afternoon last year, I went to see the bluebells at Everdon Stubbs with my friends. Everdon Stubbs is one of the few remaining ancient woodlands in Northamptonshire and it’s a beautiful and peaceful place to wander around with your camera. There are many varieties of trees and flowers including the lovely bluebells …
Nature Up Close
I love experiencing nature up close. It’s not always easy to photograph birds and squirrels because they don’t sit still much, but I managed to capture these images of our furry and feathery friends as they busied themselves foraging, eating, chilling and preening!
An Autumnal Walk Around Abington Park
Arguably, the nicest green space that Northampton Town can offer is Abington Park. It sits on the site of a medieval village, called Abington, and was gifted to the people of Northampton by Lady Wantage, the landower, in 1897. Due to the park’s location, it’s easily accessible to most people. The park is split into …
November Skies
The natural world put on a pretty good show in November! Enjoy! Love sunsets!
Things that Will Make You Feel Good in Australia!
During these COVID times, we are all restricted in what we can do! But, nothing is stopping you doing some of things I did in Australia! These experiences made me feel good – I hope they make you feel good too! Byron Bay, New South Wales For those who live close to Byron Bay, it’s …