This is my first steps into the world of allotmenteering.
I was awarded (I doubt that's the right terminology, but it will do for now. If I find a better word I'll use the edit function) my 'lottie' (See, I'm already learning the lingo) in October. All grown over with grasses, nettles and brambles. It wasn't very high, but it was a mess.
During the clearing process I had my first brush with some wonderful wildlife. Some beautiful butterflies, lots of different birds (which I will attempt to learn the different species. Although I do recognise Blue Tits, Wrens and Robins already) Talking of Robins, I have a very friendly chap (or chapess, I have no idea how to tell them apart) who sits on the boundary fence watching intently as I work away. Sometimes scolding me if I stop for too long.
Anyway, I'll stop rambling and get to the point. While clearing the grass and getting the plot ready to start the serious work I came across a frog hiding under a large chunk of paving slab and a Newt (the first I've ever seen live).
Below are the piccies of these fabulous creatures.
So I have a couple of questions:
1- Are they desirable to have on the plot?
2 - If yes, how do I encourage them to hang around?
I was awarded (I doubt that's the right terminology, but it will do for now. If I find a better word I'll use the edit function) my 'lottie' (See, I'm already learning the lingo) in October. All grown over with grasses, nettles and brambles. It wasn't very high, but it was a mess.
During the clearing process I had my first brush with some wonderful wildlife. Some beautiful butterflies, lots of different birds (which I will attempt to learn the different species. Although I do recognise Blue Tits, Wrens and Robins already) Talking of Robins, I have a very friendly chap (or chapess, I have no idea how to tell them apart) who sits on the boundary fence watching intently as I work away. Sometimes scolding me if I stop for too long.
Anyway, I'll stop rambling and get to the point. While clearing the grass and getting the plot ready to start the serious work I came across a frog hiding under a large chunk of paving slab and a Newt (the first I've ever seen live).
Below are the piccies of these fabulous creatures.
So I have a couple of questions:
1- Are they desirable to have on the plot?
2 - If yes, how do I encourage them to hang around?
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