Weaving across the World: why traditional craft is vital for wetlands

The undulating song of a Cetti’s warbler rises and falls over the swaying reeds. A secretive bittern – heard but seldom seen – booms across a rippling landscape. Water rails and moorhens skirt the protection of the reeds at the water’s edge.

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Salt marshes and reed beds, Wadden Sea dyke, misty Wadden Sea (North Sea) coastal stage no. 20 from Zurich via Harlingen to Pietersbierum (Friesland), Netherlands, January 2025.

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Good tuesday morning followers. For todays wildlife photography images for the day I’ve chosen a bird that I have a special connection with as it was one of the first ones I got a photograph of which triggered my passion for wildlife. The Reed Bunting. #reedbunting #reedbeds #marshland #ukbird #birdphotography #buntings #handsomebird #birdfreaks #bird_captures #ukwildlifeimages #natureinbritain #birdportrait #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #bird_brilliance #bestbirdshots

We've had a long running feud with our neighbour over access to the Septic Tank which came to a head again this last few days. Let's just say lots of legal to and fro...!

Although we don't have to, we have decided to kick-start our move to an off-grid (entirely) property. Starting with the construction of Grey water Reed Beds and installation of a Dry Composting Toilet system.

All this, hence my quietness lately.

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