A good time of year to look at lichens and mosses.
The birch polypore has been doing well lately too. One revealed itself fresh and inviting as the first snow thawed. Not edible though. But some claim it has its uses.
Further off the watchers can be found. Being stared at is a common experience for those seeking wildlife in the woods.
I was interested in the BBC Radio 4 Living World recently visiting central Sweden looking for wolves. The ranger there mentioned often coming across a pack of them staring at the human intruder, then turning and wandering off. Not aggressive he insisted. They are powerful and can bring down a moose, and their role as top predator is vital for the whole wildlife balance. Not just the expected scavengers like foxes benefit. Even great tits and coal tits feed on the fat left over from the kill. I'm not sure whether that turns out to be preferable to the way my local friendly great tits and coal tits get their fat - via supermarket grated cheddar each morning at the Old Wall Caff. Would you rather rely on a wolf or a suspicious looking pensioner?
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