Digging clay up onto the hugel-dam in construction between the east swale proper and its pond-like north side.

by instagram | Jun 16, 2023 | Photo Posts

Digging clay up onto the hugel-dam in construction between the east swale proper and its pond-like north side.

Varnishing ongoing. Used some leftover to add a new coat to the first house, which was starting to show some weathering.

by instagram | Jun 16, 2023 | Photo Posts

Varnishing ongoing. Used some leftover to add a new coat to the first house, which was starting to show some weathering.

A ladybug chilling on a small Holm oak (azinheira).

by instagram | Jun 14, 2023 | Photo Posts

A ladybug chilling on a small Holm oak (azinheira).Hoping that more of them will show up – there’s loads of aphids around for them to eat.

Subdivided the grazing strip that the adult birds are on, then partially cultivated (just the bare and compacted parts), mowed and sowed it to help it regenerate.

by instagram | Jun 14, 2023 | Photo Posts

Subdivided the grazing strip that the adult birds are on, then partially cultivated (just the bare and compacted parts), mowed and sowed it to help it regenerate.

The Muscovy ducklings and the Khaki Campbell ones are now in the same enclosure.

by instagram | Jun 13, 2023 | Photo Posts

The Muscovy ducklings and the Khaki Campbell ones are now in the same enclosure.No violence so far, but the Campbells keep their distance… except at night, by the looks of it.