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Hayley's avatar

So many wonderful moments wow! I love mouse mansion, very brambly hedge style vibes 😍

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Yes! I loved Brambly Hedge… I think that’s partly responsible for my appreciation for wildlife as an adult, the thought of all those little creatures living their lives in the hedgerows.

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Rebecca Bradley's avatar

This is such a lovely post that brought a huge smile to my face during my lunch hour! I can't get enough of all your wild moments, it's so beautiful to see someone else enjoy those little moments too!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thank you Rebecca, your comment brought a huge smile to my face in return!

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. March’s favourite nature moments will be coming this weekend…. 😊

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Helen Marshall's avatar

I loved your list at the end. Felt like I was walking through all of this and savouring the many delights you have in this most magical acre of land. A delightful read. February was not the best month for me but for next year, I will notice even more the joys you have shared here. Thank you so much. I will do so with renewed intention.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thank you Helen. I hope March is a wonderful month for you!

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Helen Marshall's avatar

Thank you.

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Stephanie Morris's avatar

This was a lovely read! It reminds me so much of Beatrix Potter and her animal friends!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Stephanie 💚That's a huge compliment! I grew up reading Beatrix Potter

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David Barton's avatar

It’s always such a comfort to hear the owls 🦉 We saw our first bumble bee this week!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

It's so exciting when you see the first one! 🐝

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David Barton's avatar

We’ve seen another one too!

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Lisa Fransson's avatar

What a beautiful post, of simply paying attention and "being". It exuded a sort of hopefulness that certainly I need more of in my life 🤓

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thank you Lisa! You've just made my night. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

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Lisa Fransson's avatar

Aw, I grew up in the wilderness in Sweden, and now I live in the suburban South-East. I’m overjoyed if I see a bumblebee.

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Angie Dawn's avatar

Lovely to read, Melissa. I think we are very lucky having so much wonderful wildlife right here in Yorkshire :-)

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Angie. I wholeheartedly agree! 💚

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Anna M Howard's avatar

Wonderful! My favorite bird songs are the Thrushes. Here in the Redwoods we have two types of seasonal visitors; the Hermit and the Varied.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Oh how lovely to have two types, and you have Redwoods? It's a dream of mine to see a giant one someday.

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Anna M Howard's avatar

I live in Northern California, we have the most beautiful Redwood forests. Please come and visit one day if you can! I very much believe everyone should experience them. They are pure magic.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

That’s a deal!

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Aria Vink's avatar

Love all the creatures you get in your yard Melissa. Can’t wait for the baby pictures!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Aria! 💚 I'm sooooo hoping for baby foxes!!

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Aria Vink's avatar

I’ve been counting on these pictures since I saw your first note 😝

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Neil Barker's avatar

So many wonderful and memorable February moments, Melissa! That is an incredible variety of species wildlife and plantlife. Thank you for sharing and I really enjoyed reading both parts I and II.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks so much Neil. I really appreciate this, and thanks for sharing too 💚

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Burhinus's avatar

Super post and what a collection of wildlife you have there. Everything you are doing is clearly working.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks so much 😊

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Kate Warner's avatar

What a lovely post! I sometimes hear a pair of tawny owls near the house very early in the morning. I love it. And I've been listening to a song thrush for a couple of weeks now! Birdsong is amazing.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks so much Kate, I think we are very lucky to experience these things on a regular basis 😍

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