Friend or foe?

We have had foxes active on Tomswood all the time that I have been a plot holder.  This year there is one (I think it is just one) that is getting much  bolder/more friendly than normal.  I have seen it quite a few times now, and all times of the day.  It doesn’t appear to…

50 Sheds of May*

Whilst allotments and sheds seem to go together, it isn’t actually obligatory to have a small shed on your plot.  At a rough guess, I would say that about 20% of plots at Tomswood have one.  That said, the ones we do have form a rather eclectic collection.  Some look thy have been bought specially, whilst others have been…

Spectacular Pest Control

As I was packing up at lunchtime today,  a male Kestrel flew over really low.  A large rodent was clearly grasped in its talons, and held parallel with the Kestrel’s body, so minimising wind resistance.  I didn’t see it actually take its prey, but it was still gaining height, so it is reasonable to assume…