Category Archives: Birds of a Feather

In The Presence Of A Hedgehog

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

George Washington Carver was an African-American botanist born into slavery somewhere around 1864 (the exact date of his birth is unknown). He went on to receive many honours for his work, which ultimately helped teach poor, farming families how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Childhood Memories, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged Beatrix Potter, Devon, English Countryside, Fairies, George Washington Carver, Hedgehogs, Mrs Tiggywinkle, Nature & Wildlife, Squirrels, travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 78 Comments

Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge Day Two: Quail Eggs

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

During my children’s school years, I subscribed them to a variety of magazines and book clubs. My daughter’s favourite was The Magic School Bus club. Such excitment when every few weeks her package arrived containing all sorts of goodies: a … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Family Life, Photo/Story Challenges | Tagged Ant Farm, Butterfly Garden, California, Childhood memories, Chinese Button Quails, Education, Family Life, Five Photo Five Stories Challenge, Learning, Lego, Science, The Magic School Bus | 85 Comments

Ephemeral: Longleat Safari Park

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Transitory; brief; momentary; passing; cursory; short-lived; fleeting; temporary. All meanings behind the word ‘Ephemeral’. I think of all those times when I’ve attempted to photograph creatures great and small, specifically during a visit, a couple of years ago, to magnificent … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Family Life, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Animals, birds, daily post, Ephemeral, Longleat Safari Park, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 86 Comments

Put It In The Airing Cupboard And Have A Cup Of Tea

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Greetings and the very best Happy New Year wishes to you all! I hope you had a truly wonderful Christmas. Christmas for us was a lovely affair despite the crazy chaos of the build-up and yes, I was more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Blogging, Current Affairs | Tagged birds, Blogging, Crisis, English Tea, Family Life, hope, Laptops, laughter, Macaw, New Year, Winter, writing | 121 Comments

A Walk With Swans

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Somewhere along the Jurassic Coastline of Dorset lies a shallow, salty body of water called Fleet Lagoon. Sheltered by Lyme Bay at Chesil Beach, it provides an ideal nesting ground for the world’s only managed colony of Mute Swans. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Nature & Wildlife, Travel, Weekly Pet Challenge | Tagged Abbotsbury Swannery, birds, Conservation, Dorset, England, Hardy Monument, Jurassic Coastline, Nature & Wildlife, Swans, travel, Weekly Pet Challenge | 120 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dialogue

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What I love about the Weekly Photo Challenge is the ideas it gives me, often completely out of the blue. For instance, I thought I knew just which photos I was going to post for this week’s ‘Dialogue‘ theme until … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Family Life, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Bay of Biscay, birds, Budleigh Salterton, Cruise Ships, Daily Prompt, Family Life, Glass, postaday, Seasickness, Seaside, Weekly Photo Challenge | 64 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist For The House Martin

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week’s theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge is ‘Twist’. Krista asks: ‘This week, share a photo of something that says “twist” to you. It might be that perfect ice cream cone, a yummy bit of liquorice, or something unexpected … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Nature & Wildlife, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Birdlife, birds, British Trust of Ornithology, House Martins, Nature & Wildlife, Photos of House Martins, postaday, RSPB, Weekly Photo Challenge | 59 Comments

Remembering 2001 and a Birthday Kingfisher

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Do you remember where you were on the evening of September 10th, 2001? I remember it well because I was quietly celebrating my birthday with my lovely children and their father having dinner at a local steak house in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Musings, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged 9/11, Birthday, California, Celebrations, Current Affairs, Diana Princess of Wales, England, Ex-pat, Family Life, joy, Kingfisher, Loved Ones, Musings, Photo of Kingfisher, sorrow, Twin Towers, USA, World Trade Center | 26 Comments

Birds of a Feather & All That

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

As much as I love birds, particularly my Sweet Robin (yes, I am still completely obsessed with him), I prefer them as wildlife, outside, not inside as pets. This is primarily because I have a real phobia of anything that … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Family Life, Nature & Wildlife, Sweet Robin | Tagged Alfred Hitchock, bird food, birds, cats, Family Life, Humour, Pets, Phobias, robins, starlings, story telling, The Birds, White Cockatiels, zebra finches | 8 Comments

My Cats & My Robin Enjoyed the Sunshine – How About You?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It is funny how things change in life. From the age of ten, I grew up in a village in rural Suffolk and so spent many-a-day running across fields, walking in the nearby woods, climbing trees and such. Of course, … Continue reading →