troglodytes invade

wrens don't usually come this close, but this one was very keen to watch the compost being turned over.

cowwheat

as is the cowwheat. It is rumoured that there are lots of caterpillars on the cowwheat, so perhaps we will be lucky and see the return of the heath fritillary butterfly this year.

heath speedwell

this pretty little speedwell is very abundant in the woods this year.

complete cowtempt

meanwhile, watching on

water logged

can your dog do this? Poor Cassie, this was the fifth take.

rat attack

an unwelcome visitor, very bold, very fast and very hungry. Rats 1 Lurchers 0 (reminiscent of yesterday's FA Cup Final).