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Posted in Fauna on Monday December 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »
In the last few days, several people have spotted a kingfisher in the vicinity of the pond by the pub, and along the brook that runs behind The Fold….
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Health Care on Tuesday September 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Carl W for this warning
Please be aware there is a wasp nest in a hole in the ground approximately one third of the way up the sledging field/Cowes Close.
It’s on the right hand side quite close to the footpath.
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Sunday May 31, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to David G for this amazing series of pictures of a robin visiting his garden.
Posted in Fauna on Monday May 25, 2020| 4 Comments »
This morning I collected my fourth rescue hedgehog from Derby Hedgehog Rescue, I got to know the wonderful lady who runs the rescue when I found a baby hog in my garden in trouble., she nursed him back to health and he returned to Wheatsheaf cottage with a friend who needed a home.
I collected another female just before the winter who had reached the optimum 600 grams to be able to hibernate safely.
This spring they have visited the feeding station regularly, the garden has gaps in the fencing to allow the hogs to roam the distances they need, I don’t use any chemicals in the garden and like to think they may eat some of the slugs and snails.
Hedgehog numbers are declining why not help them out by putting out a shallow dish of water and if you can put food out for them, either cat food (not the fishy sort) or even better specialist hedgehog food. Jill L
Posted in Events, Fauna, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall on Wednesday September 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to everyone who attended the PDHS village show. Lots of exciting entries from so many people and here is Bob Woolley proudly showing his trophy and best vegetable in show; George Woolley would be proud!
What a wonderful way to bring the community together.
Thank you again.
PDHS
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday July 17, 2019| 1 Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Out & About, Photography on Tuesday July 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Saturday June 22, 2019| Leave a Comment »
‘The sun is out I’m fed and watered, now I just want to sleep’ Another fabulous shot from David G
Posted in Fauna, Pets of Parwich, Photography on Friday June 21, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Party animal (Moss) returns from the solstice turned into fire breathing dragon. Another great pic from David G
Posted in Fauna on Thursday June 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
I used to keep bees when I lived in NE Norfolk some years ago and greatly enjoyed the hobby. I’m keen to do so again up here in Alsop, but I’m concerned that nectar and pollen from our local trees and flora might not be sufficient to sustain a colony year round. Is our area a relative desert for honeybees?I should say that I’m not so much interested in getting loads of honey; just giving the bees a place to thrive and for me to study them.
Grateful for any advice.Anthony CAlsop en le Dale
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Saturday April 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »
No Swallows by the pond but thank you John F-S for these lovely pictures of a Thrush enjoying the last of the winter harvest.
Posted in Fauna on Sunday March 24, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Saturday February 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
With the sound of lawnmowers audible around the village, and birds gathering nesting material, is Spring coming early this year?
This Ladybird and Peacock butterfly seem to think so!
Let’s hope the Starlings are not peckish!
Thank you David G for sending in these images from his garden today.
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Thursday February 21, 2019| Leave a Comment »
As the stunning starling murmuration continues over the village, have any of the starlings missed having their photo taken? If so, please send in your photos and we will publish the best!
Photos By Steve J
Photos By Viv H
Photos By Richard T
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Thursday February 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tonights Murmuration Photos have been sent in by:
‘Chimney Fire’ by David G
‘Love Hearts’ by Saskia T
‘Hosing the Car Down’ by Lynn C
From the Top of the Village by Martin C
Posted in Eating Out, Fauna, Photography on Tuesday February 12, 2019| 1 Comment »
Wasn’t the starling murmuration spectacular over the village tonight? Thank you David G for the photos and thank you David S for an explanation as to why the starling formation was so good tonight.
Just one for the observers, ( if not noted) this evening they were under attack from three sparrow hawks creating even more dramatic shapes as they avoided contact, I did not see any taken, but the hawks have soon observed when a meal is available and what time.
DS
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Friday February 8, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thank you David G for sending in new photos of the Starling murmuration above the village. They are still growing in numbers, fascinating to watch them!
Posted in Fauna, Photography on Sunday February 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thank you David G for sending in these photos tonight. The Starling population is growing each evening, so wonderful to watch them.
Posted in Alsop, Eating Out, Fauna, Photography on Monday August 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum).Shot this evening at Alsop en le Dale.By Anthony C
Posted in Fauna, Photography, Uncategorized on Monday August 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Weather on Wednesday July 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »
July 2018 – The Millenium pond has completely dried up, the photo compares the pond to this time last year. Not good timing for the Baby Moorhens who are currently on the pond finding what few puddles there are.
Who has picked blackberries before in July?!
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday May 22, 2018| 2 Comments »
Seeing Bob’s photos inspired me to take my camera out today and here’s the result – spot the owl competition no. 2. This one is somewhat easier than number 1!
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography, Sport on Tuesday April 10, 2018| 7 Comments »
In the tradition of the once popular Spot the Ball games here’s our very own variation Spot the Owl.
Can you spot the Barn Owl captured by iphone this afternoon near Newton Grange on the Tissington Trail? (Come back John F-S!)
Posted in Fauna, Photography, Weather on Thursday March 1, 2018| 2 Comments »
Posted in Fauna on Saturday December 23, 2017| 4 Comments »
Does anyone know about bats? This was hanging on my wall this morning. Is it poorly? Should I do anything with it or just leave it alone? Fiona H
Posted in Fauna, Photography, Quiz on Wednesday August 30, 2017| 2 Comments »
How many bugs and beasties can you name? (Slideshow may be slow to load especially with our village “broadband” ! )
Part 2 click here (more…)
Posted in Fauna, Gardens, Pets of Parwich, Photography on Saturday August 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Out & About on Saturday July 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Hoe Grange Quarry
The first Open Day for Derbyshire’s first Butterfly Reserve has been organised for Sunday the 23rd of July from 11 am to 3 pm.
Members of Butterfly Conservation East Midlands, including Ray Walker (Hon Warden), Derek Brownlee (Hon Assistant Warden) together with Pat and Ken Orpe will be able to show visitors around this abandoned limestone quarry where already 24 species of butterflies have been recorded including Dark Green Fritillary and the Peak District version of the Brown Argus. It will also be possible to see the work that many volunteers have done to enhance the habitat so as to increase the biodiversity at the site.
Directions. From the cross road in the centre of Longcliffe village, proceed in a north westerly direction towards Slipper Low Farm and just after the brow of the first hill, take the first left, just before a bungalow, and then proceed down a limestone track and park by the entrance gates to the Nature Reserve at the end of the track (SK222562).
Contact: Ken Orpe ken@malaga.plus.com
Posted in Fauna on Tuesday June 20, 2017| 10 Comments »
British summer time officially starts tomorrow June 21st, and with such glorious sunshine over the last few day, perhaps 2017 is going to be a summer to remember. Some of our local photographers have been sending in sightings of insects found in the village, some are harder to identify than others. We wonderered how many different species we typically get in Parwich?
If you spot an unusual insect, why not take a photo and send it to Parwich@hotmail.co.uk, we will create a montage, it could be interesting to see how many species we share our lovely village with.
Image 1 By Saskia T
An almost perfect hexagonal cluster of tiny bright green eggs, each no more than 1 mm, on the underside of a red valerian leaf. Can anyone tell me what these will turn into? I’ve not managed to find the answer yet despite some googling. Thank you Saskia
Can anyone identify these?
Image 6 Is another Broad-bodied chaser, it may be the female which is brown, the male is vibrant blue see JFS photo of the male from last weekBroad-bodied Chaser
Posted in Fauna on Thursday June 15, 2017| 1 Comment »
A lovely sharp photo by JFS of a male Broad-bodied Chaser on Parwich pond yesterday.
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Photography on Monday June 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Photography on Saturday June 3, 2017| 1 Comment »
Our village photographers have been busy enjoying the sunshine. Can anyone help identify the species found in their photographs? No prizes for the swallow!
Posted in Fauna, Flora on Thursday March 16, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Lovely images of spring violets taken along Monsdale Lane this afternoon.
Photos by David G.
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Ornithology on Sunday March 12, 2017| 14 Comments »
It will be the first day of spring on 20th March (astronomical). We thought it would be nice to share your first sightings of the year, send in your observations to the blog using the comments field below.
Posted in Eating Out, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday October 11, 2016| 2 Comments »
Posted in Fauna, Flora, Gardens, Photography on Thursday September 15, 2016| 2 Comments »
Thank you David G for these photos of a bee and a butterfly together ‘gathering the last of the nectar’
Click on photos to enlarge.
Posted in Fauna, Gardens, Photography on Friday June 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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