Day 19: 30 days wild

So Today we had to make a good effort to get some wild about us. The morning was started with another baby group so indoors again. But in the afternoon took a scenic walk to the doctors to see what we could spot today.

Another snail tucked on a leaf on a bush. I've never noticed snails in such places before and this week
I've seen two.

A sparrow singing in the trees. I've realised we don't actually see many of these anymore. As a child this was always the most common spotted bird. What's happened to them I wonder. 

A blackbird come to say a cheeky hello. 

And starlings who are the usual visitors to our home area, and believed to be nesting in our loft. 

On our walk found a giant leaf that I felt compelled to collect. 

Had a go at leaf rubbing

And compared the size of leaf to baby's hand and foot. 

A successful and enjoyable wild day. 

Day 18: 30 days wild

Again another disappointing day on the wild side today as had to do the dreaded food shopping. So just got to enjoy the local birds from our window and balcony.

So a pledge to up my game for the rest of the month and make up some lost time.

Day 17: 30 days wild

We Didn't get chance to do much today as mummy had to go into work for a catch up. We did get to spend 10 minutes sitting outside in the sunshine, appreciating the warmth on our faces.

I also got to enjoy watching some crows fight over some food. One crow had a tasty morsel and two others wanted it, so was treated to some aerial acrobatics as they tried to steal it. This made sitting in traffic much more enjoyable.

Following my met petting went to baby sensory group, and spotted on route starlings and sparrows. Unfortunately wasn't able to get any pictures.

Day 16: 30 days wild

Today We had quite day as we go swimming in Tuesday's. So when I got home I repositioned the bird feeder on my window and throw some seed down to the starlings to try and encourage them. But currently still no birds have used the feeder.

Any suggestions?

Day 15: 30 days wild

Today I was determined to get out and about, even if just for a short while. So I went to the local lakes for a brief stroll with baby in pushchair. I always love going here as the main lake is just beautiful and in the summer swimmers, wind sailers and other water sports can be spotted.

As I walked round I realised how much I had never really stopped to take in all the little wildlife. 

First I spotted a snail snugly tucked under a leaf. 

Then I came across loads of beautiful blue damselflies. 

I have walked round this lake hundreds of times and never noticed damselflies, and yet there were hundreds of them. 

There was also the usual residents, the geese. 

They were hoping I had food, but today I did not. 

Also spotted but didn't manage to get pictures of more hens, tits, sparrows and gulls. 

And just caught some ducks hiding away. 

One thing this has taught me is to open my eyes to nature more and not just the obvious residents, as you miss out on the little things. 

Days 12, 13 and 14: 30 days wild

So apparently I have lost three days where I have been extremely unwell. These days have gone in a bit of a blur. 

I have managed to realise my seedlings planted on day one seem to be growing nicely. 

During this time there was also one evening we had a fantastic thunderstom that I lay listening to. Unfortunately I'm not sure which day this was.

So I have a few days to catch up on. Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this? Maybe I need to carry into July for a few days. 

Day 15 today already, not sure what the weather has in store today, but hopefully can get out somewhere today. 

Day 11: 30 days wild

Today Was feeling a little under the weather so had a day at home and painted our bird box. Some nice bright colours for bubba to appreciate, but not sure how the birds will feel about it.

This will also serve as decoration until we get moved and gain a garden, but this will be a great way to start a garden off. 

Day 10: 30 days wild

Today We were visiting nana, auntie, great auntie and great nana. Although had a lovely day it wasn't very wild.
The most wild it got today was a walk with the dogs Hobson a boarder terrier and Hank a Pug, although a day with these two is always fairly wild and I miss walking dogs everyday so it is very enjoyable when I do get the chance.

Day 9: 30 days wild

My New window bird feeder arrived today, so put that up and sat watching for birds.

Unfortunately this has been up now for several days and still no birds. I am on a top floor flat, but am aware they are nesting in our loft as see them coming and going. Wondering if I need to reposition this? Or maybe peanuts are not that appealing? Anyone have any suggestions? 

The rest of my day was spent at the hospital waiting to be seen for an appointment, they never rush these things. So I just got to briefly appreciate there Lilly pond on route. 

Day 8: 30 days wild

Firstly I must apologise for being behind with my blogging, I have also lost a few days along the line as I have been unwell. Being unwell and looking after baby has been about as much as I could mange for a few days.
This also means my days have not been that wild, so will have some making up to do, and who knows, maybe it will help me feel better.

So day 8 - baby was due her next instalment of injections so we took a walk along a different route to the doctors that I didn't know existed. To my surprise encountered several damselflies along the way.

I always love seeing these and never expected to see along this route but the bushes had loads of them present. 

Day 7: 30 days wild

Wow a week in already, that's gone so quick. And what a great way to celebrate with a trip to the beach. Spent a lovely day at Southsea, and found myself surprised at how little nature there appeared to be as we strolled along the seafront.

Got to appreciate the sound of the crashing waves and the fantastic view. It wasn't until later in the day we managed to sport some of the locals.

A gull flying overhead.

 The large and magnificent crows. These I find to be beautiful birds. 

Then a wander round to the castle and D-day museum where we stopped to appreciate a lovely Lilly pond. 

Then as we continued round we stopped for a rest on a bench near a beautiful tree full of sparrows chirping happily, such a beautiful sound and the most unusual shaped tree. 

If you look closely you may just see the sparrow. They were very hard to photograph as they blended in so well in the branches. 

After a lovely day we had a long trip home, so on route I enjoyed the scenery and did a spot of cloud spotting, seeing what shapes they looked like. Unfortunately my phone died so was unable to get some pictures, but I made out a fish, turtle, dragon, man with a jet pack, and seals to name a few. This is something I've always found fun. 

Now to look forward to another week of nature, hoping to visit somewhere new. What will you do? 

Day 6: 30 Days Wild

Today I knew I was unlikely to get out due to a mountain of laundry and housework, so I decided to set myself the challenge of seeing how nature influences my home without me having realised. It did not take long to start spotting thing.

My bedding in my bedroom

On the bedroom walls

A simple tissue box

Seashells collected at a beach last year and a plant in bathroom

Baby's rubber ducks

Caterpillars on bath support 

Even on the hand wash 

And stones on the wall 

So much in two rooms, then the living room...

Again on the walls

Then the baby's bouncer

Also a bubble machine inspired by nature.

Looking for nature in the home really made housework much more fun and it lifted my spirits to realise how much nature inspires my life.

Why don't you take a look around your own homes and see what you can find, you may be surprised. 

Day 5: 30 days wild

Wow Already 5 days in, that went quick and feel I need to start getting out a bit more!
Today hasn't felt very wild, starting with a baby group first thing this morning then a trip to mothercare my day disappeared.

So out on the balcony this evening to water my seeds I planted on day 1, and to my surprise there is already a couple of little shoots sprouting up.

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I also discovered one of my planters from last year that I thought I might have lost, has just flowered. Seeing these made me feel happy.

I then spent just 10 minutes listening to the birds singing in the trees, watching the wind blowing the trees and appreciating what a great view I actually have from here 😊

I took a video of this but not sure how to share on here. 

Not sure what tomorrow will bring but Sunday we have the seaside.