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Catherine Drea

@foxglovelane

Earthling 🌿 Lives down a long lane in rural Ireland. Author: 'Solace, life, loss and the healing power of nature.' (O’Brien Press) Columnist: Waterford News and Star. foxglovelane.com

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Oh well done! πŸ₯°πŸ˜‡

01.11.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Louise to the rescue! - Foxglove Lane What do you do when you are stuck on a hill with your foot on the brake and all the dashboard lights flashing! Hope and pray!

There are still such good people in the world.
www.foxglovelane.com/louise-to-th...

13.04.2025 15:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s brilliant Rob!!

06.04.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Makes me very happy too!

06.04.2025 12:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sure sign that summer is around the corner Mary!

06.04.2025 12:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The house martins have arrived back to #Waterford and are swooping around and repairing their nests! (This pic from last year) Also nesting under the eaves are starlings, bats and a great tit. Yes, I did a happy dance!

06.04.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly!

25.03.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. 🀞🏼🀞🏼🀞🏼

25.03.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Seems to be alone. Mama goes after about 6 weeks. Apparently 75% of them don’t survive.

25.03.2025 08:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You are welcome David! 🌿

25.03.2025 08:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The leveret (baby Irish Hare) is thriving in the wild garden. She is often huddled up against the house so that we can observe her every move. Note the huge back feet! When fully grown she will be able to run like the wind! #BanHareCoursing #IrishHare

25.03.2025 08:40 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

🌸🌸🌸

23.03.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Sarah. 🌸

23.03.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Patti! 🌸

23.03.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Magnolia walk in the rain. 🌸

23.03.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes I hope they survive!! 🌿🀞🏼

21.03.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think we still get them because we have no dogs or cats? Every year I wonder will they survive. So far so good. Touch and go isn’t it? πŸ™ˆ Hope all is well Roisin. πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

20.03.2025 18:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! 🌿

20.03.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh so beautiful Sarah!

20.03.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love that! Haven’t heard Bunty mentioned for a very long time!

20.03.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous creatures.

20.03.2025 09:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Omg tis mad alright. 🀯

20.03.2025 09:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a very young leveret, the offspring of an Irish Hare. They don't live in burrows like rabbits but in the undergrowth, in this case my own wild garden. 75% of them don't survive this unusual upbringing in which the young are left to fend for themselves after about 6 weeks.

20.03.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Aren’t they beautiful! 🌿

19.03.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🌿 always!

19.03.2025 06:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aren’t they very shy!

18.03.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful Jay came to visit and for a while took my mind off the sorry state of the world.

18.03.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 145 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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The pheasants here are as tame as farmyard chickens!

14.03.2025 15:17 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great idea!

11.03.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‰

11.03.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0