corvids – Hazel Southam

Never have a row with a rook

There is an extensive rookery near the village church. Rooks are highly sociable birds, nesting and roosting in a group. …

Hazel Southam on How I found new life in a garden26 January 2026
Thanks Christina. Do visit in the spring!
Hazel on Save our village26 January 2026
You make a very good point Pauline. I simply think that we need to be careful about where we build.…
Pauline Wild on Save our village25 January 2026
I agree. It's so sad. Our countryside is so good for every part of life and yes, I'm sure it's…
Christina Macleod on How I found new life in a garden20 November 2025
Beautiful article, looking forward to seeing the garden
Hazel Southam on What to eat now27 February 2023
Your pantry sounds fabulous Kasia. I've still got some canned tomatoes left and they are truly delicious. Roll on spring.