The December Moth, Poecilocampa populi, (Poecilo is Ancient Greek for ‘varied’ or ‘spotted’, campa meaning ‘field’ and populi meaning ‘common’) is a very aptly named moth, being one of the few, if not the only moth flying in the cold depths of winter. Active when others are asleep It is a medium sized moth, withContinue reading “The December Moth”
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Day Seven of a Northwestern Advent Calendar
Late evening sun Paints the snow hues of rose pink On the wintry hill A B-H
Day Six of a Northwestern Advent Calendar
In an exposed field The Ash tree stands buffeted By blizzard and gale A B-H
The Stoat’s Winter Coat
The Stoat, Mustela erminea, is a Mustelid, related to the Weasel and Otter, the first part of its scientific name; Mustela, relates to the species’ musty smell, and the second part; erminea, is the name given to a Stoat when it is wearing its winter coat. Handsome predator In winter the Stoat’s fur changes colourContinue reading “The Stoat’s Winter Coat”
Day Five of a Northwestern Advent Calendar
Stone halls and lodges Fireplaces roaring sit snug In Bowland’s valleys A B-H
Day Four of a Northwestern Advent Calendar
December the fourth Brings the first snows of winter To Pendle’s summit A B-H
A Brief History of Browsholme Hall
Deep in the wooded countryside of Bowland sits the privately owned Elizabethan hall of Browsholme, inhabited by the Parker family and commonly stated in tourist brochures to be the oldest family home in the area, although several local family-owned farms also hold claims to this title. In this article i’ll briefly look at the historyContinue reading “A Brief History of Browsholme Hall”
Day Three of a Northwestern Advent Calendar
Where Deer browse in glades Of woods and forest sheltered From winter’s cold winds A B-H
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