Roots, Legs & Wings

Roots, Legs & Wings ✨ Sharing little wonders from my garden and walk — from hedgehog visitors to rescued wildlife. Roots to ground us, legs to explore, wings to set free. 🦔🌱

Sad, but beautiful. I found this gorgeous dragonfly that had got stuck in a ceiling window. Wondering if I can preserve ...
04/11/2025

Sad, but beautiful. I found this gorgeous dragonfly that had got stuck in a ceiling window. Wondering if I can preserve it some how....

I love spotting fungi when out and about, then trying to identify them.Absolutely not an expert, but I think: - Photo 1/...
22/10/2025

I love spotting fungi when out and about, then trying to identify them.

Absolutely not an expert, but I think:
- Photo 1/2: strict coral mushroom
- Photo 3/4: sulphur tuft or clustered woodlover

This tree in Chichester stood out to me. It's clearly had trauma, but is slowly regrowing. I stood for a few moments, q...
22/10/2025

This tree in Chichester stood out to me. It's clearly had trauma, but is slowly regrowing. I stood for a few moments, quietly impressed by its tenacity.

Making the most of the sunshine, just before sunset, there were lots of these common lizards along the sea cliffs. Fasci...
21/10/2025

Making the most of the sunshine, just before sunset, there were lots of these common lizards along the sea cliffs. Fascinating to observe!

Taken in 2021, but worth sharing. A rare sunny October day in The Lake District.
21/10/2025

Taken in 2021, but worth sharing. A rare sunny October day in The Lake District.

A few days ago I stumbled across this nest on a nest box. Think it was European hornets, but some further research (from...
20/10/2025

A few days ago I stumbled across this nest on a nest box. Think it was European hornets, but some further research (from a safe distance) is needed!

26/09/2025

Finally, confirmation of two hedgehogs in the garden!

One of my summer highlights from the garden was meeting the Puss Moth caterpillar! Complete with big, dramatic eyespots ...
26/09/2025

One of my summer highlights from the garden was meeting the Puss Moth caterpillar! Complete with big, dramatic eyespots and twin tail-like flagellae to wave in warning, it can spray formic acid from its mouth to deter attackers.

Nature never ceases to amaze. 🐛✨

26/09/2025
These rainbows brightened a rainy Sunday!
26/09/2025

These rainbows brightened a rainy Sunday!

Found this toad stuck in a drain, clearly there for some time. Hopefully with hydration, food and some time, "Pickle" wi...
26/09/2025

Found this toad stuck in a drain, clearly there for some time. Hopefully with hydration, food and some time, "Pickle" will make a full recovery.

26/09/2025

Welcome to Roots, Legs & Wings — a space where I share the little wonders I discover in my garden. From hedgehog visitors to rescued wildlife finding their strength again, this page celebrates the beauty of nature in every root, leg, and wing. 🌱🦔

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