

Nature Notes
Birds seen today, during a 1h00 walk in the field at midday. Apart from for pigeons and blackbirds, I was very reliant on my ears for...


Nature Notes
Birds seen today, during a 1h30 walk in the field late afternoon. BIRD HIGHLIGHTS 1 Sparrowhawk (male) - seen swooping gracefully across...


See Falaise Through William the Conqueror's Eyes
The Chateau de Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror, has brought the Norman era to life with a highly imaginative 360 degree...


Nature Notes
Birds seen today, during a 1-hour walk in the field this evening. Scarce pickings for this time of year but a good mix of winter and...


Nature Notes
Birds seen today, during a 1-hour walk in the field in mixed sunshine and rain. BIRD HIGHLIGHTS 1 GREATER WHITETHROAT - an adult bird was...


Barrow load of walnuts from tree that blew over!
The walnut harvest at the cottage this year has been beyond our wildest expectations, after the tree spent two months flat on the ground...


Black Redstart Practices Its Jumping Technique Around the Pond
Redstarts have become regular visitors to the garden at Le Fresnot but Black Redstarts, more commonly found in villages, are unusual at...


Mirabelles Galore!
The Mirabelle harvest at the cottage this year has surpassed our wildest expectations, with all four trees dripping with fruit. The...


Nature Notes
August is an odd time of year for birdwatching in Normandy - with summer birds now migrating south and resident birds moulting their...