#Beekeeper in #Wales. Very concerned about #biodiversity and #climate change. Header is a distant misty view of the Bannau Brycheniog around Llynyfan Fach. Like to follow back but if you have no profile and no toots its unlikely I will. I won't retoot photos without alt text Pronouns: she, her
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I have just looked closely at it and realised its just a wild mullion 😂#gardening https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/879/566/359/193/561/original/f987452f4ff31e9d.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…msv9 I can see that, but would contend that too is based in puritanism as that would also prelude any clise friendship which could alsi lead to prejudice. I can see sometimes a senior may be in a position that could be coercive but otherwise I strongly believe your private life should be your own. npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo This morning I am open mouthed that puritanism in America has reached the stage where the CEO of a company has been suspended because he and a woman not his wife got caught out on the big screen at a Coldplay concert with another senior staff member. I can see the point in the military with 'other ranks' or if you are a vicar. I understand the heartache affairs cause, but I firmly believe that is a personal and private thing and not something that should see you sacked. npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…zp6v nice dance! npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…9nkh poor Bagel npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…7dzf that is beautiful npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…c5n8 that sounds quite nice, do they do dates too? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…uc9n I've twice experienced 'plagues' of ladybirds, both times living by the sea. It was said they had run out of aphids inland and moved on until they hit the coast and could go no further. Last time, when I lived on the west coast of Wales, my yellow car was covered in them. I tried feeding them cat food, and they did seem to nibble it, but I doubt it helped npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…uc9n are you near the coast? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Just got this from a friend, wish I was there. #Wales #Gower https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/840/454/520/272/825/original/2abec4554beefa00.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo View from the second apiary ti a small peak in the Bannau Brecheiniog #Beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/829/836/287/488/669/original/9264397008b39b40.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo A sticky blob of fresh propolis in a hive. In this heat its nearly liquid. Get that on your hands, clothes or tools and you'll be still washing it off after days. It smells so wonderful though you won't care. They must feel its important to put it there, there is a lot of work to gather that much #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/829/777/405/396/595/original/d2a5b1384063ad70.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo View from an apiary #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/829/738/756/861/062/original/353f1591c2766e2b.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo View from an apiary #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/817/913/185/491/739/original/01a2b17892893acd.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Squirrel hanging upside down on a tree trunk pretending its not there having been surprised by me https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/817/832/394/256/976/original/72b3ed890e15352f.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…f0fj the same species colonies or a different one? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Suddenly up to 5 dogs due a family member ending up in hospital. 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I put them closer together than normal because that was what the packet said too ##GrowYourOwn https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/794/803/129/933/440/original/5cf5db2cca46b432.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Of course I fit, this bed is perfect! #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/784/820/299/144/871/original/d7e117c165ae463f.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Wild comb in a hive lid. This is what happens if you are too slow putting a honey super on. #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/779/006/209/977/675/original/2d388221af54a24e.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Big swarm in the equipment store. Oddly they have chosen a box with no lid, they can't know it won't rain in the shed. They always chose a box full of old frames. 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She just gave a huge sigh because Stuart is out without her. #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/766/568/626/432/835/original/7c89882764bf89a6.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo No river but a cattle trough will do. #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/756/606/254/481/768/original/68ba18ff00482047.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/756/606/712/850/797/original/31f01a1ac795e106.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/756/606/696/915/674/original/1ece4540bca0bfe1.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/756/606/755/959/415/original/40caa2072b107d29.jpeg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo some action shots of happy, wet dogs #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/750/991/654/630/239/original/b8462377b4796947.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/750/991/493/835/559/original/02f865217a45c682.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/750/991/822/739/881/original/e270f75481341075.jpeg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…949v whats an immersion blender? A liquidiser? I make ginger shots in ours. When I had kids I made fruit milkshakes npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…fakd it is a great shame, an olive desert. Puts me off buying the stuff, and its the only oil I use npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Level 2 of the tomato supports is nearly finished. Level 3 will only happen if needed #GrowYourOwn https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/726/443/229/248/314/original/e356639bf937af85.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…fakd do they spray out everything in between? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo through a filthy kitchen window but I did get a shot of the baby greater spotted woodpecker #birds https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/688/196/756/120/505/original/297cf00b3cd52876.jpeg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Welli's been in a trough again #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/682/867/583/783/927/original/ea8c8168779dfc51.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/682/867/600/925/913/original/793a0c5a4b681143.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/682/867/606/223/447/original/1cd7e78adcc941bb.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/682/867/613/849/121/original/b87983fddd4863af.jpeg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…zp6v could they evolve? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo "I know I have had breakfast and, as you say, there is kibble down, but I fancy something toothsome, you know how it is" #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/674/740/856/601/560/original/9fc0cd89d7437a3f.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo some birds on the feeders yesterday #wildlife https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/669/537/611/622/984/original/b2593119a9fbc64a.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/669/537/649/557/956/original/43ba94834676d2dd.jpeg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/669/537/843/777/898/original/ceb2a2a9a91cdfe9.jpeg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo 12 seconds of peace #river #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/643/014/606/190/919/original/53e76a6068b42bff.mp4 npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Nice to see an ash that is, so far, disease free. Most are dead or dying https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/642/959/585/519/778/original/4999a4434abdf6cd.jpg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/642/963/296/536/718/original/1594cecc6b0cc436.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…gk57 I have been very happy with .green, but there is a small administration fee monthly. npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo These perpetual leeks in the polytunnel are like an alien life form or an art instalation rather than a vegetable plant. #GrowYourOwn https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/613/939/442/489/917/original/7b6d09a11018724e.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…zp6v @nprofile…57wu you have got very good at this Electech. You would swear they were wearing the hats npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Golden eagles flying back to northern England - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62x408deppo npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…rqes wasps are the gardeners friend. Collecting caterpillars all summer long npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Well the finger is now diagnosed. There is a walk in centre in Llanelli, 25 miles away and an hours drive. So I set off at 7.30. All very efficient, quickly through triage, a lovely Polish chap, then a bit of a wait for the Doctor, charming Asian man. Result is a tetanus injection and a week of antbiotics. Infection, possibly caused by gardening without gloves, I had a very small cut on that finger. So I am glad I went and I am very grateful for all those, from everywhere, who work in the NHS npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo If you zoom in you can see eggs and larvae #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/552/694/075/971/527/original/094a2f2b9c942003.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo I think this incredibly tiny bee which I spotted in an apiary today may be Andrena Semilaevis which are associated with speedwell. It is so tiny. https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/552/664/558/418/861/original/53f985275c8ddb03.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo A few seconds of peace for you from our habitual lunch stop when we are doing these 2 apiaries https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/552/589/977/347/938/original/baa03ed30db5aa5c.mp4 npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Dogs in the buttercups #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/547/013/309/565/281/original/cd3e360ba5224d02.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo The newly appeared pink hawthorn, which Stuart wanted me to see. #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/546/994/176/631/910/original/f712c084a0bb91d4.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Bannau Brecheiniog today #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/546/981/257/484/151/original/6fce744ba2bfb442.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo First bloom on the rose I chose as my mothers day present. It is indeed dark lilac #roses https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/546/939/916/481/412/original/5603e1e4175f3d76.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo I sniffed the potato flowers. They are indeed very fragrant #GrowYourOwn https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/546/175/511/530/250/original/3201e9de133e4205.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo A pink hawthorn has appeared in one of the fields Stuart has walked all his life. Stuarts picture https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/541/490/631/853/759/original/53fbdc0e9995505a.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Me giving a hive a new stand yesterday morning #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/539/315/967/385/217/original/50007b87d24ad4ce.mp4 npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Took my own advice and watered the Calafornian lilac. It had not had a bumble on it all spring. Next day they were busy, busy, busy. Dry plants can't give nectar #bees https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/533/494/680/881/302/original/afa200cc56a452b0.jpg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/533/494/793/863/483/original/e819be1b77f1d981.jpg https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/533/494/908/571/810/original/855ec1411b5797bd.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…uxf3 he only wants tadpole flavoured cake npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo We have several smooth newts in the pond. They are usually rather shy but today they are hanging about sunbathing #wildlife #amphibians https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/523/759/193/344/212/original/4fc13ba31f14a50c.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo No idea how she is managing to hold the bowl like this, but she has been walking about with it for about 5 minutes as a general hint that it is empty. #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/521/712/542/065/115/original/1a560558458846cc.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Water is getting low at the other polytunnel now. It will refill quickly if we get a decent shower as its a biggish roof and the other container, not shown, has a huge roof to fill up from https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/507/326/747/185/990/original/1595ca8c4e18f6be.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…9r6z thats his mate, baby robins look like tiny thrush. Lovely photo npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo I think you have misremembered giving me dinner #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/462/125/856/267/704/original/bf1b44cc33f9685b.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…949v crawling any minute now! How old are they now? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…cpsz rhubarb and custard, beautiful npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo This bee has been working dandelions. She is smothered in yellow pollen and yet the pollen in her basket is orange. This is because they mix the pollen in their basket with a bit of nectar and it changes the colour. #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/422/255/374/884/727/original/84c70048e1dc9800.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Here is a worker bee with very pale yellow pollen in her basket. There are 3 other bees. One of them is a guard bee. She checks everyone before they are allowed in. They can be quite rough sometimes and always look very bossy #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/422/229/734/793/931/original/80a52dc4b8b26c8c.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Bees are up the pole today #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/421/031/080/568/912/original/488c4210e0cf3665.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…60lz let me guess, another lurch to the right npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Bluebells Fforestfawr Tongwynlais #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/404/290/305/114/492/original/0e2f7361891251f4.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo If anybody in #Caerphilly is looking to employ an intelligent 19 year old who can turn their hand to many things. On the spectrum. They thought they had a job offer and were ecstatic, but it fell through today. Food outlets, pubs?? #FediHire npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…eajs the Poles were treated abysmally during and after the war npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Morrisons, Brecon #bodegaCats #CatsOfMastodon #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/393/353/187/841/398/original/e2db99e6d269795b.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…d7zw you sound like a science teacher in a million 🙂 npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…d7zw I thought you'd like it npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…d7zw have you seen the redox pens you can get now? Not cheap. No ink just redox reaction, never run out. However I believe they are a bit faint npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Sweet little bee on pink apple blossom #bees https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/370/153/078/178/792/original/34c67cfe168d3ad7.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…args @nprofile…3cap @nprofile…f0fj I feel sorry for the ants npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…949v hope all is ok npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…tvz7 ☹️do you know what triggers it? It must be such a nuisance npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Small but pretty pulmonaria flowers. They start pink and turn blue ##gardening https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/364/932/564/559/608/original/f9f61a72c4611693.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…d7zw its been in the high teens today but is dropping to 3C tonight. We are just putting on supers on days when it is too cool to do more as the dandelions are out and the hives get congested if you don't give them room. It was a surprise to see drones. Swarms soon. npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Lovely big queen but no brood and very few bees. We gave them some brood and extra bees but probably pointless☹️ #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/297/523/942/593/197/original/21f153c6dbce1f3a.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Todays apiary #beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/297/514/969/310/826/original/84148702eba4e11e.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo There is a goose sitting on a nest on the island in the pond. When I walked up there was a moorhen beside her too. Its a Canada so, sadly, not native but we still enjoy seeing the gosslings and being able to offer them a home. Her partner is keeping watch from a fair distance away amongst the sheep in the field next door. #nature #Wales https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/291/325/032/390/708/original/2f9f8a668e2bf091.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Dreadful photo as I can't work out how to share photos from the new laptop to my phone so this a a photo of the laptop screen, but looks like we will have hoglets before too long #hedgehogs #nature https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/290/574/360/336/501/original/e3e3f9fe4eba3221.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…x759 @nprofile…q95k did not a S American country, was it Colombia🤔, show it was perfectly possible for a country to block an on line service? npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo This fence post was hollow so I looked inside. It must have been a conifer of some sort, I think. About 8 inches down I could see the branches preserved in the trunk from when the tree was young, complete with bark. You could see the knots on the outside. I had no idea fir trees grow like this. https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/274/999/235/164/883/original/f54f0b48e3fec25a.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…9q8r this is the one I like best so far. They are all wonderful, but this one is the most wonderful npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo This is a bit of an issue. From a distance this seemed to be a big busy colony taking lots of pollen in to a double brood. Closer examination showed the colony was not in the hive but under it. We couldn't examine them further as the comb will be built hanging from the underneath of the floor and to do so would seriously disrupt the bees. Someone else is taking on this apiary we left them with a shallow roof so they are safe until their new keeper can sort them out. #Beekeeping https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/269/394/102/568/348/original/a44ac950aef3be41.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Look at this wonderful young toad who I found today while moving hives. I popped him over in some damp earth beneath some trees. I felt sorry to have disturbed him from such a safe home. #nature https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/269/209/985/605/459/original/47ed154ec51cc59c.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Its one of those days that looks beautiful until you step out in to it. There is a bitter wind. Off to dismantle an out of the way apiary. Lovely spot, but too far out to make sense. Plus the bees there, no matter how often we requeen, are just plain nasty #beekeeping npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo The face of a dog that's wondering what her dad is doing out without her #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/267/676/116/267/726/original/f2431b5001c90247.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Sun dog. Its amazing how much terriers like to bake in the sun #DogsOfMastodon https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/257/592/978/307/066/original/61291f1559e8aa92.jpg npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Damn. They said we may have no water. I told Stuart, who said he would deal with it. Apparently dealing with it meant making a cup of tea. So now we have no water in the taps nor in a bucket. 🙄 npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo @nprofile…eedx we do have solar panels but these are not ours. They have sprung up next to an apiary npub1rx5mk5eummfdckwtntxnm84m3l8gswmcna9ap6k9n2e7mrvdgftqxtfwwz Jo Pro tip. Don't put your solar array under the trees unless you want to wash them regularly https://files.mastodon.green/media_attachments/files/114/195/979/622/356/183/original/07a9ca5c0ef664d4.jpg