July 2015 - a partridge on a boundary wall

2nd July

Grey partridge on south boundary wall. 

6th July

We lined and back-filled second and larger wet area in meadow and planted Yellow Iris, Mints, Monkey Flower, Ragged Robin, Purple Loosestrife. 

8th July

Brashing Meadow Hawthorns and brashing at east end of top strip; clearing at west end of Top Strip; completed rabbit proofing meadow. 

6th - 27th July

Work on Countryside Stewardship application. 

13th July

We built the bonfire for Lughnassa.

25th July

Green Gym Day - path at west end of top strip started, 30 metres completed, with Mel and Tim.

27th July

Brash hauled out of Top Strip and some clearing in quarry. 

Building bonfires is proving to be one of Clare's favourite activities. Here's one in progress...