News Country Notes
Well, has summer finally arrived?
We have certainly been enjoying some glorious sunny days, and the farmers have been working round the clock frantically getting in their harvest.
I have even seen fields ploughed up ready for the next crop - but I keep waiting for the next rains to fall.
Until then, I have been enjoying the sun and butterfly watching.
My buddleia has been in full flower and has attracted a good selection of butterflies. All the usuals, but in particular the Peacock butterfly.
I counted 14 Peacocks on it last week, their eyes glinting at me in the sunshine.
However, I'm afraid I am going to end on a sad note. Driving around I have seen a number of road kills: hedgehogs, rabbits, pheasants and foxes, but the other day I found at the roadside a Little Owl.
It had such beautifully-marked plumage, and it seemed so sad that this bird of prey had been the victim of a passing car or truck.
I have not seen a Little Owl before, alive, although I have heard of sightings of them in the area.
Such a pity that the first one I did see was a dead one.
Rosemary Roach
Published on 16th August 2007 in News.
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