Day: April 4, 2019
Reserve round-up: week commencing 25 March – Dee Estuary – Dee Estuary – The RSPB Community
New tree of life for passerines recognizes new avian families – BirdWatching
Revisit: Mountain Hemlock Branch
Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
A few years have passed since this hemlock was styled, and it seemed a ripe moment for an update on its progress. It was collected by Anton Nijhuis, and is unusual being a naturally rooted branch off a larger tree. The first styling was in December 2014 when former apprentice Bobby Curttright was here, and he is featured on the first… Continue reading Revisit: Mountain Hemlock Branch
MBBD – Call for Participants
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Once again, I urge members to please join in the fun of the Mini-Birding-Big-Day. All birders should enjoy the fun of spending a day searching for and identifying our local birds. You don’t have to do it for 12 hours – just take part – even if for only half the day. Stop off somewhere for breakfast or… Continue reading MBBD – Call for Participants
Outing to Meerensee
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
Lester and Ian Glenn led a very enjoyable outing to Meerensee and the surrounding estates this morning. There were no less than 30 members present and the parking lot reflected this, with 11 vehicles taking up all the space! We walked around the western edges of the Bot river lagoon and adjacent gardens and managed to record no less… Continue reading Outing to Meerensee
Some Autumn Colour
Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
The autumn colour is over now, for this year, but here are some pictures, which show the best of it in recent weeks. This Zelcova Serrata never disappoints me Here are some hawthorns which have performed well this year. 2 maples in development. My large Japanese beech is starting to look good. The cotoneaster landscape. ? and finally… Continue reading Some Autumn Colour
Spring is here at last.
Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
After last years long cold winter, which went on until May in the hills of southern Scotland, immediately followed by the hottest summer on record; far from ideal growing conditions for small trees in small pots. I’m pleased to say that this year spring has returned when it should do, and even though it can still be very… Continue reading Spring is here at last.
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