Wow! What an amazing summer it has been. East Anglia's average maximum temperature was almost 3 degrees warmer than last year. Unfortunately the hot, dry conditions saw a surge in wildfires with the Norfolk force attending 1,295 incidents during the month.
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I blog about nature in the Norfolk countryside and about my wildlife garden. My blog blends digital photos with an analogue nature journal.
Nature journalling blends nature observation and citizen science with a written diariy or art journal to build a deeper connection with nature and cultivate curiosity, creativity and flow.
Weather Wheel July 2026
My month end phenology wheel for the crazy record breaking month of July 2026 here in Norfolk.
A Record Breaking May
The second warmest May on record! And the beginnings of a dry spell with only 15 mm of precipitation recorded for the month.
Weather Wheel April 2026
My monthly phenology wheel of weather station data
Weather Wheel March 2026
An area of high pressure was settled over England for much of the month leading to warmish days and chilly nights. Insanely dry for Spring with just 31mm of rain, the pond nearly dried out!
Weather Wheel February 2026
A stronger-than-usual jet stream continued the rain-dominated patten seen last month- but no named storms. Nationally the 9th warmest February on record, (4th warmest for England), also the UK's 4th dullest February!