A chill be creeping in

by Snow BirdOutdoorsPosted on 38 Comments

I love the first hint of autumn; that sudden rich earthy smell, the reds and golds, unexpected mists and the rhythm of the falling leaves. The garden is overflowing with rosy crab apples, swollen fruit, berries of all description, rose hips, nuts and acorns. The toadstools are back. Despite being the fourth most deadly mushroom …

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Rescue update and a new volunteer

by Snow BirdWildlifePosted on 35 Comments

This year the rescue has been totally bombarded with injured wildlife and unwanted small mammals. There doesn’t seem to be any respite, for as fast as animals are released or re-homed double the number take their place. Of late there has been a shocking increase in cruelty cases. Last week two guinea-pigs were brought in, their owner had …

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