Yesterday was another hot sunny day, with lots of activity as usual.There were many young Blackbirds coming and going in the garden, sometimes by themselves or other times with adults.
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| © Gibby Frogett |
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| Dunnock preening and sunbathing.....© Gibby Frogett |
The Dunnock is a particular favourite of mine and fortunately there always seems to be one or more about to watch their antics.
I've noticed that they don't always get on with the Robin though and seem to chase each other where possible.
Like the Robin, they also love the little yellow fat pellets. A few years ago I had a Dunnock I could throw the pellets to and he would run about for them.
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| Japanese Anemone © Gibby Frogett |
In the garden at present, the Japanese Anemone is starting to bud up. These always seem easy to grow; cut them down short, pull them about and they still seem to re-appear.
The Snow-in-Summer is now starting to die, the Aquilegia gone to seed. The Abutilon is blooming nicely, as is the Blue-eyed-grass.
The Hebes look like they will be blooming fairly soon too.
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| Lychnis © Gibby Frogett |
I love the bright colour and contrast of the Lychnis with its silvery grey leaf and almost fluorescent flowers.
Another flower that's easy to grow, it doesn't mind dry conditions. Seeds very easily too - sometimes too easy as it spreads every where, but it's very striking and cheers the garden up.
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| Sparrows having a dust bath © Gibby Frogett |
about eleven Sparrows rolling about in the dust having a lovely old time.
I'm so pleased that our numbers have really increased over the last year or so.
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