Robin da hood

The hedge that will act as a wind-break / screening for the polytunnel and fruit cage is now planted. Its a mix of 8 or so different species (hazel, dogwood, spindle, ash, guelder rose, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and something else). Due to the variety of species it should look more colourful than the hedge planted in the garden last season.

I have also been fixing the polytunnel doors and building a mesh screen to stop the pest that keeps sneaking in to dig up Sally's freshly sown seeds.

While working I was a little startled but pleased to have a visitor join me, his name was Robin. My grandfather on my dads side was always fond of Robins. Probably because he spent a fair bit of time in his garden growing veg. I can see now just how happy these little fellas are to spend time with humans when there are fresh live worms on the ground. The camera used to take these shots was an iPhone, there is no zoom, the Robin is within reaching distance. My sister thinks that when a Robin turns up it must be Grandad Virgin paying us a visit to say hello to see what we're up to. He had no hair on top just like me so my theory is that the only bird he could come back as would be a Bald Eagle which would be really cool if a little scary.

Robin announced his arrival at a polite distance

....and then moved in closer to have his portrait taken.