Daily Nature Log. 21st January 2026

Daily Nature Log
Date: 21 January 2026
Route/Location: Cows Lane, Recreation Field, and the Cemetery

🌿 Wildlife & Flora Observations
Birds: Wood pigeons (perched on Cowslip Lane and near the allotment site); a group of six partridges near the allotment gates (my “sight of the day”).
Plants: Large, green, leafy Alexander shoots (invasive) on the recreation field banks and behind the five-a-side pitch.
Domestic Animals: A brown Labrador and a friend’s white pug.

🌤 Weather Conditions
General: Heavy rain for most of the day with a break in the early afternoon.
Temperature: 6–7°C (felt like 3–4°C due to wind chill).
Wind: 13–19 mph with strong, sharp gusts.

📝 Field Notes
I entered the cemetery and began walking along the main pathway; a couple of wood pigeons suddenly flew up rapidly from the ground towards the trees alongside the allotment site. I noticed a couple walking a brown Labrador at the top of the cemetery that started barking loudly as I drew near. The lady owner grinned and shouted, ‘Don’t worry, he’s just being friendly.’ I couldn’t help thinking that was a loud, aggressive way to show canine friendship.
The highlight was seeing the partridges. They were spread out just inside the allotment gateway with their long necks stretched out before they spotted me and took flight.

🏃 Activity Stats
Distance: 1.65 miles
Duration: 34 minutes
Heart Points: 28