I know but I thought you said they piled it up on the side? Also critical to cut the grass when it is green otherwise it has little input on its competitiveness. They probably missed that window but perhaps if you write to them they can explain their reasoning? It doubt its for convenience.

It will have been done to keep the rides open and maintain flower rich grassland for insects. If you cut late the grasses get the upper hand and flowers reduce in number. You have to lose flowers to gain flowers I'm afraid, if that makes sense.

Top three, one on the left, one on the right and one down the centre.

True, but then we're not the ones that have to keep the party together and follow through on a commitment to end factionalism are we?

Woo-hooo! Well done Nic!

Cancel all other engagements. This needs your full attention. 🤞🤞🤞

Thanks Ian. Steven's book is amazing but mostly beyond my abilities. Can you recommend a community on Blue Sky?

Oooo-OOOOO! Nice. Do they have other eiders there as well or perhaps a harlequin duck or two?

Eat the tops as well. They're nice!

You're right to call out the failings and the influence of fossil fuel lobbying but can we also celebrate the people out there fighting for environmental and social justice and what they achieve e.g. forging stronger links between climate and nature? Let's keep them motivated.

Curses, no I don't! I would say about half the size of a standard banana. Actually it is more likely to be a plum or is it that hogs don't eat a lot of fruit?

Hi Anna, this one is actually a male gatekeeper. Great photo!

Very good. Well done Nic!

Do you think Josh has been sniggering quietly to himself all day...?