This week we saw a few days of snow which converted the farmhouse into a winter wonderland. Whilst we were wrapped up warm in the B&B we made sure that the local wildlife were properly cared for. Our favourite Robin who often follows us around the garden when we are digging up worms was quick to appear at our window. Wrapping up warm and with our wellies we made sure that the birdbath was not frozen. The Robin has never taken any scraps that we have put out and demands that we dig up the soil for fresh Normandy worms.
Once we were sure our Robin was taken care of we turned our attentions to the frog pond. We research on the internet about the frogs hibernation and needs. We discovered that to survive the winter in the soil at the bottom of the pond our frogs burrow into the mud. Although the water gets cold it is preferable to a large pond with larger fish that might eat them. To survive the winter they reduce their heart beat and although they can absorb oxygen in the water through their skin we made a hole in the pond ice just to be sure.
Damian & Steve
La Mare Palu
Normandy bed and breakfast
