Day 1: The 1st June marks the start of the Wildlife Trust's 30 day wild challenge! Going from frequent fieldwork to lockdown with no garden, its fair to say I've been missing getting out in to nature. So this year, to really try and get the most out of my daily walk, I am excited to take part in the challenge! So here's day 1: Taking my time to enjoy the flowers around the university campus!
Day 2: Thanks to the lovely weather I've been enjoying sitting in the sun, listening to the birds whilst working each morning. One of the most notable sounds around here is the Goldfinch, normally paired with a flash of yellow in the sky. Whilst out yesterday we managed to spot these two flying from tree to tree, getting this photo just as the first was setting off.
Day 3: With the rain returning, I decided to take some time to improve my botany knowledge for today's #randomactofwildness. Looking through my camera this Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber), is a flower I had seen regularly on walks around the local area. Introduced to the UK in the 1600s, they are identifiable by pairs of oval pale green leaves along a long stem, topped with bunches of red or pink flowers.
Day 4: I've always had a particularly interest in animal behaviour and find the repetitive nature of blackbirds enjoyable to watch. However as its fair to say our small yard isn't exactly a haven for wildlife, I rarely see them without taking a trip to the local park. So it was a welcomed surprise this morning when I spotted a group of sparrows and a couple of black birds had decided to visit, feeding on the insects hidden in the shrubs.
Day 5: Today is World Environment Day, focused on the actions being taken to protect the environment. This year's theme focuses on biodiversity and understanding the roles species play in ecosystems around the world. So for today's #randomactofwildness I have taken some time to learn more about the impacts of species loss, both plants and animals worldwide.
Day 6: Looking up!
One of the easiest ways the Wildlife Trust suggest to get a new perspective on nature is to look up. So today during our walk I made sure to take some time to. Spotting the squirrels jumping from tree to tree.
Day 7: Rainy day walks, even in busy areas can seem very relaxing at the moment. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon! With on and off drizzle and grey skies we decided to take a walk in to the university campus to appreciate the vast variety of coloured roses that have been planted.
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