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41. Rural Reading: Gravel pits make a ducks' delight
Get Bracknell, Friday 04 November 2011I went down to the gravel pits today to see the growing flocks of winter ducks.
42. Rural Reading: Starlings brighten the darkest skies
Get Bracknell, Friday 11 November 2011The oncoming winter is a bit daunting when it gets dark so early, and we have at least two and a half months to go before the evenings draw out again.
43. Rural Reading: Blessed with a wonderful autumn
Get Bracknell, Friday 18 November 2011The autumn we are currently blessed with may be one of the finest I can remember. Here we have yet to have a real frost, or even any really cold weather.
44. Rural Reading: Tiptoe through the mushrooms
Get Bracknell, Friday 25 November 2011One of my local walks is along the old branch line through the Kennet meadows from Southcote to Coley.
45. Rural Reading: Waking up to blackbird song
Get Bracknell, Friday 18 February 2011I will almost be sorry to see winter go. I have got used to the cold and the wind, and I really enjoy the wildlife that comes here for the cold season.
46. Rural Reading: Out on a snowdrop jaunt
Get Bracknell, Friday 25 February 2011Now that green shoots are poking through the soil, I’ve been tempted to go out on a snowdrop jaunt.
47. Rural Reading: Path clear for mystery guest
Get Bracknell, Friday 04 March 2011The air now has a real spring feeling about it, the sun is a bit higher, the days a bit longer, and it’s all really exciting.
48. Rural Reading: Dawn chorus can be erratic
Get Bracknell, Friday 11 March 2011It has been another fine spring-like week with flowers blooming and birds singing.
49. Rural Reading: Bumblebee buzz heralds the spring
Get Bracknell, Friday 18 March 2011The dormant winter world has been banished by the warmth and light of spring. Suddenly there are insects emerging from the water and taking wing.
50. Rural Reading: Spring brings a joyful week
Get Bracknell, Friday 25 March 2011As you might expect – with superb weather, lots of birds migrating, lots of flowers blooming, lots of bees buzzing – this week has been busy for me.
