Looking after small things

Sometimes we worry about losing track of the small things dependant on us.

Thankfully Claire has taken responsibility for some

and she is doing a grand job teaching them how to peck

(Although we of course have to take care of Claire. Today she was set up with a nursery in the woodshed as it was a bit chilly outside)

We wish we had given her more eggs rather than hedging our bets. This was the only one of hers that didn’t quite make it

In the incubator hatchee number one

is trying to coax out some company.

If it does they will need the brooder so Minor Ducklings have moved out to a shed

where they seem to be settling in

Major Ducklings also seem happy in their quarters

now that they have a day shelter.

Bees, of course, are an enigma

are they dependent on us or are we dependant on them?
We make our first inspection and are heartened to see pollen being ferried in

The colony must have orientated itself.

Meanwhile the lily moved to the Lake is trying to surface a flower

and nearby we spot a new flower in the meadow.

We will have to add it here – when we know what it is. Can you help?

Pethan eraill yn y tyddyn heddiw:

and what is happening in Colchester