The trees are all standing and sleeping no damage from the rabbits thus far. Which is good, I can't tell how the bees are doing and with temperatures down to -7 some mornings, it is worrying.
I was due to attend a demonstration on how to apply oxalic acid with the Sutton Coldfield Bee Keepers Association but because of the weather it has been postponed until the temperatures pick up.
The land it self is fine I can see lots of tracks from rabbits and foxes and other animals, no human. I haven't seen any ladybirds or other insects. I can seen small birds flying around especially around the bushes. I haven't put additional food out to attract animals either.
I have started looking at trailers to carry the mower, Ifor Willams are specialist but smaller trailers are just to small by about 4cm internally. The commercial ones are double the price, I have been monitoring ebay for a decent one but no real joy. Cost is the other factor although the investment in a trailer would bring long term benefits the initial outlay is daunting. I have the option to take the mower apart and put it into the trailer, this may waste some time but would save me money and space, as the commercial trailers are much bigger.
The picture is of ice in the field which was taken a couple of days ago.
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