Hedgehog Encounters

Finally proof I have more than one Hedgehog coming to feed in the garden. The first clip is somewhat grey. It looks as though the IR LEDs didn't switch on. The wannabe garden tiger may be bold when catching mice but discretion is definitely the better part of valour when meeting a spiky Hedgehog.

Rook balancing Act

It is always fascinating to watch any of the corvids find ways to get at any food. This Rook was doing a grand job with its high wire balancing act.

Not Only Hedgehogs

There are visits by Hedgehogs about five nights a week but others have also discovered the supply of free food.



I haven't seen the mouse for a while. Maybe the Fox found it.

A Surprise Card

First a heart felt thank you for all the kind comments on my previous post.

Out of the blue I received a hand written card. A lovely thought and kind touch from Penny's vets.





Penny's last visit to the vet was made as easy to bear as such an experience can be for both of us. Simon couldn't have been more considerate to our feelings.

I have photos of all my previous four legged companions on the wall here. I couldn't choose one favourite of Penny so I made up this collage which I think is ready to print out, frame, and hang alongside the others.



I do miss her dreadfully.

R.I.P. Penny

Penny's health had been deteriorating over the past month or more but over the past week she had lost her appetite and any interest in what was going on around her. This morning I phoned the vet surgery and booked an appointment for us to meet the senior vet. We agreed that there was no chance of her quality of life being improved so I sat with her on the grass in the surgery's garden as she was given an anaesthetic and said my final goodbyes.

Rest well my beloved 40mph couch potato.