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We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

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Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

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Alone in the house today. Such a different atmosphere to when it’s bustling with visitors (which is lovely in a different way). There’s a real depth to the stillness this evening - a completeness - like a mind in a state of deep meditation.

Alone in the house today. Such a different atmosphere to when it’s bustling with visitors (which is lovely in a different way). There’s a real depth to the stillness this evening - a completeness - like a mind in a state of deep meditation.

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The space in between.

The space in between.

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Four very late arrivals at the chickpea ball and believe me when I say they’ve already used up about twenty-six of their nine lives. They’re into their second week of precarious existence. They’ll be fine now. And I’m very pleased to be released from peachick watch.

Four very late arrivals at the chickpea ball and believe me when I say they’ve already used up about twenty-six of their nine lives. They’re into their second week of precarious existence. They’ll be fine now. And I’m very pleased to be released from peachick watch.

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Moments like these: the bright and beautiful point of being alive.

Moments like these: the bright and beautiful point of being alive.

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Lads, just forget it!

Lads, just forget it!

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This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

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Quite something to see our wall (pointed and strengthened by our amazing volunteers) holding back the flood water today. Any deeper and it starts to push under but I think we’ll get away with it now. Hope everyone safe tonight.

Quite something to see our wall (pointed and strengthened by our amazing volunteers) holding back the flood water today. Any deeper and it starts to push under but I think we’ll get away with it now. Hope everyone safe tonight.

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I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

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We’ve been trying to create new nesting sites for our swallows. So we made this box & put a pot swallow nest inside (on the right). But the swallows don’t like the decor & have decided to build their own nest (on the left!) But how fab, at least they’re using the box!

We’ve been trying to create new nesting sites for our swallows. So we made this box & put a pot swallow nest inside (on the right). But the swallows don’t like the decor & have decided to build their own nest (on the left!) But how fab, at least they’re using the box!

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It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

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If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

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In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

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We’re deep in the drowsy on this summer’s eve. Baked lawns. Heat haze on the hills.

We’re deep in the drowsy on this summer’s eve. Baked lawns. Heat haze on the hills.

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This heroic peahen has been sitting on a nest of five eggs in this baking heat…quietly, patiently, without complaint. Absolute focus on the job in hand.

This heroic peahen has been sitting on a nest of five eggs in this baking heat…quietly, patiently, without complaint. Absolute focus on the job in hand.

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The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

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Another magical encounter with an extraordinary bird today. This beautiful little goldcrest came to say hello. It’s Europe’s smallest bird weighing a little less than a 20p coin and yet each year it manages to cross the North Sea. It may be small but it has the heart of a lion!

Another magical encounter with an extraordinary bird today. This beautiful little goldcrest came to say hello. It’s Europe’s smallest bird weighing a little less than a 20p coin and yet each year it manages to cross the North Sea. It may be small but it has the heart of a lion!

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Valle Crucis on a summer’s day - the beautiful Cistercian abbey founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd. The presence of the monks still lingers here: in the chill of the chapter house, in the soaring vaults, in the quiet meditations that formed their days.

Valle Crucis on a summer’s day - the beautiful Cistercian abbey founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd. The presence of the monks still lingers here: in the chill of the chapter house, in the soaring vaults, in the quiet meditations that formed their days.

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Sitting by a stream in the dappled light. I’ll take this memory home with me and I’ll sip it later, slowly.

Sitting by a stream in the dappled light. I’ll take this memory home with me and I’ll sip it later, slowly.

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A serenade from a young swallow this morning. I can’t think of a lovelier wake-up call.

A serenade from a young swallow this morning. I can’t think of a lovelier wake-up call.

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At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

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It’s all sorted now but honestly this little peachick (called Ronald) has got some serious life lessons to learn. He’s lost his mum twice already this morning.

It’s all sorted now but honestly this little peachick (called Ronald) has got some serious life lessons to learn. He’s lost his mum twice already this morning.

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Like an embrace…

Like an embrace…

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A circlage of housemartins, a richness, a gulp, a flight, a swoop. There are literally hundreds of them gathering at Gwydir today, as they bond (from local nesting sites) & move towards becoming a super-flock, preparing for the long journey ahead. What an honour to see this today

A circlage of housemartins, a richness, a gulp, a flight, a swoop. There are literally hundreds of them gathering at Gwydir today, as they bond (from local nesting sites) & move towards becoming a super-flock, preparing for the long journey ahead. What an honour to see this today

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Just standing here marvelling at the bats emerging from their roost above the porch. Sound up for their snitterings.

Just standing here marvelling at the bats emerging from their roost above the porch. Sound up for their snitterings.

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It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

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May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

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More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

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Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

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Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

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To be continued…

To be continued…

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The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

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The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

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Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

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Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

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Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

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