Moon,
((((()))) to you from the grass that so appreciates a good haircut!
Mum,
SO exciting for you. I remember once sitting very quietly out on our terrace in a chaisey thing...just looking up in the trees, feeling so peaceful, and a bird came and landed on my head! I stayed still and he was there about a minute and then I got the distinct sudden thought that he suddenly thought, yikes, this is not a branch!...and took off!
I know people who have tamed squirrels, frogs, possums, bunnies, skunks (they're sweet), turtles, all sorts of great creatures in their backyards. I used to have a big ol' possum come finish the cat food. Wonderful that you will have this joy! Over here (are you here? can't remember which side of the pond you're on) there's some organization that will even certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat (any size) once you plant certain things. In my future-garden fantasies I want a pond, a fountain, frogs, habitat for butterflies, frogs and birds...
Ahhhh. One day.
My first day of this sudden vacation and I have relaxed 500%. It feels amazing.
Hops