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      Fellow residents of Christ Church ~ a Great Tit family in the stonework on the west end, where the nave roof joins the buttress. We have discovered two other active birds nests this week, Blue Tits in the stonework at the front of the church and Blackbirds in a bush next to the church.  Image of the Week #140

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    A pop of colour from the Rhododrendron in front of the church and gravestone. Image of the Week #139

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    The Window View in May

      The evening light on the copper beech and the oak tree enhance May’s Window View. The ash tree has flowered and is now in full leaf, therefore blocking out a lot of sky. January, February, March and April’s ‘Window View’ here

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    The oak tree in May

      The fresh green of the new oak leaves stand out even on a cloudy day. It is not just the leaves however that have emerged this month…    Thousands of oak flowers hang amongst the unfurling leaves.      The holly that is growing in the base of the tree is also producing it’s flowers.   As well as…

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    In a shady corner of the churchyard a patch of wild garlic grows, coming into flower this week, much to the delight of this Green-veined White butterfly.  Image of the Week #136

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    The Window View in April

      Fresh new green growth is seeping throughout this window view – from the newly cut grass to the ‘flowers’ on the ash tree to the new leaf burst on the trees in Powis Park. January, February and March Window View here

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    the oak tree in april

      After a week of spring sunshine, life is awakening around the oak tree. A pair of nuthatch’s are very vocal as they flit about the tree. Fresh green nettles are emerging around its roots.     Fred had recently learned in school about aging trees by measuring their girth and dividing it by half. He was keen to give…

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    March in pictures

      A monthly picture diary. :: spending time in the garden : plasterers working on the House : outside time :: :: cleaning the oak in the kitchen : signs of spring : cutting back saplings :: :: finishing the entrance porch : the first butterfly spotted : cleaning a clerestory window ::