Tag Archives: storm

The vernal equinox and a spring clean

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

A young blogger (https://youngfermanaghnaturalist.com/) asked whether spring had arrived on the croft. I wanted to answer yes, but in truth, though there are patches of spring here and there and although it is the spring equinox, we are mostly still … Continue reading →

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A poem for a summer storm in the mountains

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

  Summer Storm on Stac Pollaidh Languishing in perfumed August heat Stac Pollaidh stands crowned in red A stone serpent draped across his flanks Interlocking scales curl steeply upwards Reptilian ladder protection against a tide of booted feet Under tussocks … Continue reading →

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Holidays, remote beaches and an unusual summer storm

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

Summer (school) holidays are in full swing and it’s been raining. Of course it has; just when you want some dry warmth so children can run about and enjoy the freedom of hill and beach on their Highland holidays torrential … Continue reading →

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