We’ve had fierce sleet showers,
yet more torrential downpours,
frost and ice.
Sadly, several of my neighbours have been flooded and now need the builders in, thankfully, they were insured. Touch wood, we’ve narrowly escaped any flooding damage but the ground won’t hold much more water, and we have had to bail out the courtyard, note to self, buy air brick covers!
Streams that usually have low water levels are now breaching their banks,
most fields are flooded,
and even tiny brooks are at all time high levels.
On the rescue front, animals continue to arrive. As usual, at this time of the year hedgehogs pour into the wildlife unit. This poor creature below had his head cut to his skull with a strimmer, how he survived I’ll never know, but survive he did.
He’s now fully recovered and will be released in the spring.
This little guy is suffering from an acute ringworm infection. Fingers are crossed for a full recovery.
How cute is this? It was a cold day so our resident Californian quail gravitated to the warmest spot she could find, snuggled in-between two hospitable rabbits. There’s no flies on her!
Belated presents ordered online continue to bring joy, I’m absolutely besotted with my exposed root Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree. I do hope I can keep it happy.
Along with my lucky Bamboo.
And Finally…
I did a zoom with a Rainbow group, five and six year olds, and will be rolling out sessions to other local groups and Guides along with schools. The kids were great, they put their hands up when they wanted to interact and I just loved all the text messages that kept popping up on the screen as they reacted to animal photos, forty six text messages in an hour! Result!
Until next time, stay safe guys.
Here’s to dryer weather for us all! It gets old fast doesn’t it? Wouldn’t this pandemic be horrendous without technology? It has certainly kept people connected. Thanks Jan. xxx
We’ve just had another wet weekend, I keep hoping for some drier weather.
How lovely to do a zoom session with a local Rainbow group, the internet is certainly keeping us connected isn’t it 🙂
Happy February Wishes.
All the best Jan
So sorry to hear about your neighbours trials and tribulations with all that rainfall. this January is certainly a strange mix of winter weather. I am pleased to hear you have managed to keep the worst of the wet at bay.
I was totally nonplussed with the sight of the poor scalped hedgehog. What a survivor! it was amazing to see how Hh recovered its full identity. With the TLC the other Hh will receive, there’s every chance that one will overcome ringworm….at least I sincerely hope so.
You are going to have a full time job with air plants and Bonsai’s. 🙂
Aw, how nice to be able to zoom in and out with the kiddies with the practical side of the animal kingdom and caring for all of them.
Very interesting pictures. xxxxx
As you say how cute is the sight of the two bunnies providing a duvet for the wee Quail. Delightful.
I think this has to be one of the wettest winters we’ve had. The climate has certainly changes. It was awful seeing such a small creature so badly injured, but wildlife just seem to get on with it. I’m so pleased someone brought that poor creature in. I’m sure the little ringworm hog will recover, the rescue has a huge success rate with that. You are right, all these new plants will need a lot of tlc and time! I am enjoying them all. I’m really thrilled at still being able to connect with the kids, who knew how things would pan out. That quail….ingenious! Thanks Menhir.xxx
This time, I had to look up “air brick covers” and “strimmer.” Once I learned what air bricks are, it became obvious that homeowners here have them as well, and probably need to cover them from time to time. And your strimmer is only a differently named weed wacker: string trimmer, that is.
The photo of the quail and bunnies is heart-warming. Being able to snuggle down in such a comfortable spot must have warmed that quail, too. We’ve had long stretches of rainy weather, but it’s not been such a problem, as only an inch at a time is the usual. I certainly hope you get some relief soon, and I especially hope you avoid that water-in-the-home chaos that’s so hard to deal with. To be honest, we’d like a little more wind and rain to deal with all the pollen in the air just now. It was a little late arriving, but everyone’s sneezing at this point.
Weed wacker, I just love that! Oh, sorry to hear about all that pollen, here’s to some rain for you all, I’m dispatching it asap! That little quail is such a clever girl! Thanks Linda.xxx
We are starting to feel twitchy when we have two days of rain, so I don’t know how you cope with it all….lovely for the plants, but I hate not being able to get into the garden. So sorry to see the little hedgehog with such a severe wound, he/she must be tough to survive that. I imagine you have many hedgehogs who are injured in gardens.
I bet the kids absolutely loved listening to you talking about rescued animals, it looked like a happy zoom session. I loved getting wildlife/rescue speakers in for my classes, the kids just loved it all.
Hope you start to dry out soon.
I hate it when I can’t get out into the garden, ours has become a marsh! That poor hog shocked everyone, how it survived I can’t imagine. Kids are so adaptable, I’m amazed at how quickly they have adapted and taken to zoom. Thanks Gerrie.xxx
It is so wet. I managed half a day out in the garden today, the first for weeks. I could only work from the paths though, the soil has become a quagmire and that’s on the side of a hill! What do you bet in the summer there will be hosepipe bans and we’ll all be doing rain dances again..
Take care.
Good to know you managed to do a bit in the garden, I haven’t managed to get out yet, it’s just too marshy and we have sandy soil. Oh yes, I agree about hosepipe bans come summer. How our weather has changed over the years. Thanks Jess, you take care too.xxx
Gosh, so much rain. Makes me realise how lucky we are here in Devon: where we live has no probs, although elsewhere in Devon people have been flooded out. Love your photo of the bird and the bunnies! Keep loving your plants, Dina. They are amazing.
It’s good to know you have no problem with all this rain, it’s so sad hearing about those being flooded. That little quail sure is clever. Thanks Gill, I am enjoying all my new house plants.xxx
Flooding everywhere….It continues to rain here – very heavily during the nights….
That little quail is so clever and what a beautiful picture it makes.
And the little hedgehog who had been so badly injured….how amazing that it is now into full recovery.
Love your bonsai plants – especially the exposed legs….
Stay well my friend with the knowledge that spring is definitely on the way 🙂 xxxx
I can’t recall such a wet winter! Surely it has to stop soon. That quail is beyond cute isn’t it? I’m always astonished by how wild creatures endure such injuries and survive. Those exposed bonsai roots are wonderful aren’t they. You take care and stay safe too.xxx
Clever little quail, looks so snug between those gorgeous fluffy bunnies. And I love your bonsai tree, looks like an ent that might walk off at any moment! As much as I long for spring, the wintry weather will be reducing the numbers of unwanted pests and hopefully topping up the water levels if we have another hot summer – although I hope the snow forecast for this coming weekend doesn’t settle, I’ve too much to do! Well done for getting to grips with Zoom, I’m sure those kids absolutely loved the session you did with them. Stay safe, Dina. xx
If I were a quail I go snuggle with the bunnies too! How toasty she is in there. Hahaha, yes, the bonsai does look just like an ent now you mention it, maybe that’s what attracted me in the first place. Zoom has helped so many organisations, thank goodness for technology. Take care, thanks Caro.xxx
Great post and images. You have your problems up there. Soon be spring.
Thanks Peter. It seems we’re all in for a cold spell soon with lots of snow, I’d prefer that to the endless rain.xxx
Oh, my, the flooding seems relentless! I’m so sorry for you all struggling with this and for those who have endured losses. I hope it moves along soon. Time to dry out!!!
Thank you, again, and all those who help at the rescue. Those little heavies made me cry. I hope the release will go smoothly and that the little one with ringworm will heal. ♥️
Your plants are, as ever, gorgeous, and your home is magical. I love the pups’ photo at the top. Perfect!
Bright sunshine and warmth to you! And love to all. Xoxo
It really is time to dry out! Ahhhh, sorry the hogs made you cry, poor little things, thank goodness they winged their way to the rescue. We have a grand success rate with ringworm so I sure that little guy will recover. Thanks Kitty, huge hugs and love to you all.xxxx
Happy for your blessed rescue. Smooches to all, especially those little heggies, which my computer likes to alter to “heavies.”
Hahaha….my phone constantly changes things.xxxx
Ugh. So much rain! I’m sorry about all the flooding and repairs ahead.
You rescuers are to be commended for sure. Hope all the injured and diseased rescues come through okay. Poor things. I loved that image of the quail and bunnies. An amazing pairing!
Given how active and playful your canine family are, I’m impressed with how your room decor and furniture survive their rambunctiousness. And you manage to keep exotic plants alive too! Respect indeed.
It’s always something to celebrate when those zoom things go well! The kids seemed to have jumped right in.
Hoping things will dry up a bit for you all, and soon!
And still it rains! I don’t think thing could possibly get any soggier! That quail knows which side it’s bed is buttered, funny little thing. Everything here is full of dog hair and I pick cushions and throws up zillion times a day…Funny how quickly we’ll all adapted to zoom isn’t it, reading the text messages across the screen throws me, difficult to do when talking. Thanks Anne.xxx
That poorq little hog much have really suffered, so glad he/she is on the mend. Certainly an opportunistic quail.
The weather is relentless. Hope you manage to stay dry indoors
Thanks Sue, yes how that poor little hog must have suffered, how wonderful that it will be released this spring. Oh …..relentless it is!!!xxx
It’s been miserable weather everywhere, but thankfully there’s been no flooding here.
I winced at that hedgehog picture, and what had happened to him.
Good to see that your zoom talk went so well.
Thanks, and you too. xx
Good to know your area hasn’t flooded. Everyone was shocked to see that poor little hog, the injury was horrifying. Thanks Flighty.xxx
I feel so sorry for all those families that have been flooded out. The wet weather seems relentless so the ground never dries out. Our son had to get the water out of the cellar with a bucket as the pump thingy had broken and we often get our garage flooded as the water rushes down the sloping drive. The poor hedgehogs are having a bad time. They’re fortunate to have you and your colleagues who do such a wonderful job in nursing them back from such horrific wounds. The quail with the bunnies is a heartwarming image. Making contact with the school groups and the different Guide groups through zoom is a great idea. I enjoyed teaching the younger age group – they’re so enthusiastic, but we can all learn about caring for animals whatever age and stage of life. Take care Dina. love to you and the family.
Yes, it must be hideous being flooded, even more nightmarish during a pandemic. I’m glad the water stayed out of your son’s house, thank goodness he had a cellar! Yes, it’s lovely teaching the younger children isn’t it? They are so natural and enthusiastic. Love and hugs to you all.xxx
Oh no, that poor little hedgehog, a good ending though once he’s released. Oh, and the other one does look sorry for himself without his prickles, I do hope he recovers. Yes, we’re getting all sorts of weather at the moment, we had torrential rain throughout the night. I do feel so sorry for those who have experienced flooding, it must be terrible to have your home and belongings destroyed in this way. What a strange bonsai tree, I’ve never seen one with its roots exposed in this way, it certainly adds to its charm.
Everyone was delighted to see that poor hog recover from such an awful injury. We have a good success rate with ringworm hogs so hopefully all will be well. The weather doesn’t look like it’s going to settle down anytime soon….sighs. I am enjoying the bare root bonsai, I’ve always ended up taking pity on them and planting them outdoors where they grow enormous. I’m hoping to resist this time. Thanks Jo.xxx
Oh, your poor neighbours – go and buy those air brick covers!! I love the quail snuggled up with the bunnies; they do look like they would make a warm, comfortable bed. I’m amazed that the poor hedgehog survived the strimmer attack, it looks like it was horrific. Love the bonsai tree and the lucky bamboo. I was inspired by all your new plants and ordered a fishbone cactus from Ebay this week. I’m eagerly awaiting its arrival. Stay warm and dry! xx
Yes, I really must buy those air brick covers as the rain continues to fall! That quail is far too clever, the bunnies don’t seem to mind though. That poor hog’s recovery was astonishing, nobody could believe it. Oh…I’ve just googled your fishbone cactus, now I want one of those too, enjoy it! Thanks Veggiemummy.xxx