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Category Archives: The Quiet Lives of Garden Wildlife

The Flame of the Forest

A rich, thoughtful guide to the red squirrel in the UK, exploring its woodland life, behaviour, decline, and why this iconic native species depends on healthy forests to survive.

Posted byEarthly Comforts12th Mar 20262nd Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British squirrels, conservation species, Earthen Passions, forest animals, native mammals, red squirrel UK, UK nature, woodland wildlife1 Comment on The Flame of the Forest

Soprano Pipistrelle Bat

Learn about the soprano pipistrelle bat, a small and agile UK bat closely linked to waterways, high-frequency echolocation, and dusk-time feeding.

Posted byEarthly Comforts9th Mar 20262nd Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:bat habitats, Earthen Passions, native species, nocturnal mammals, pipistrelle bats, soprano pipistrelle, UK bats, waterway wildlifeLeave a comment on Soprano Pipistrelle Bat

The Quiet Architect of the Undergrowth

Explore the life of the wood mouse, a vital yet often overlooked mammal that supports woodland regeneration, food chains, and healthy ground-level ecosystems.

Posted byEarthly Comforts6th Mar 20261st Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:Earthen Passions, field mouse, garden biodiversity, hedgerow animals, native mammals, nocturnal rodents, wood mouse, woodland wildlifeLeave a comment on The Quiet Architect of the Undergrowth

A Flash of Blue Fire

A vivid, in-depth guide to the common kingfisher in the UK, exploring its behaviour, fishing skills, breeding, and close connection to healthy rivers and waterways.

Posted byEarthly Comforts3rd Mar 20261st Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British birds, common kingfisher, Earthen Passions, freshwater birds, kingfisher behaviour, river wildlife, UK kingfisher, UK natureLeave a comment on A Flash of Blue Fire

The Sleeper in the Hedgerow

A detailed, engaging guide to hazel dormice in the UK, exploring their behaviour, habitats, seasonal rhythms, and why they are vital indicators of healthy landscapes.

Posted byEarthly Comforts28th Feb 202628th Feb 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British mammals, conservation UK, Earthen Passions, hazel dormouse, hedgerow habitat, native species, UK dormice, woodland wildlifeLeave a comment on The Sleeper in the Hedgerow

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