Here is an (overlooked) page for my virtual scrapbook: one I had drafted but forgotten to post! A round up of moments from a month or so ago. Look out for a more up-to-date scrapbook page soon.
What made me smile
- Having my first couple of weeks back at work, running an event, and feeling like I’m being useful once more
- A close encounter with a goldcrest and some long-tailed tits – including one without a tail!
- Receiving a lovely potted rose through the post for Valentine’s day – so sweet that my boyfriend knows I would prefer a living plant than cut flowers ❤
- Painting in gouache, a new medium for me, and loving the bright colours
- Seeing a fox in our back garden, not only on the infrared cameras, but also during daylight!
- Seeing a wild ring-necked parakeet while out on a local walk
- Reopening my shop, Handmade by Nellie, over on Folksy, and having 8 orders so far!
- My brother coming home for the weekend
What I’m reading
In my camera roll
At the Kinver Rock Houses for my birthday 
Lots and lots of Pixie Cup Lichen! 
Some of the first blossoms of this spring 
Feather moss, and my first scarlet elf cup fungi! 
Illustrations for the zine I am making, for the underGROWTH project 
A long-tailed tit with nest building materials 
My first peregrine falcon! 
Making jewellery with resin to sell on my Folksy shop 
A crotal bell my dad found while field-walking – it still rings!
Nellie Cole 