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Signs of spring from Wild Finca
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Dear Reader, It’s been a month since our last letter. We’ve been busy. The house build continues here at Wild Finca — plastering, endless roofing, and so many decisions! And then, amidst all that, quite suddenly, spring seems to have sprung! January was relentless with storms. Last week, when we visited the beach, we found three dead Puffins washed ashore — a sobering reminder of how wild and fragile winter can be. So we are especially grateful to feel we’re coming through the other side. In much happier news, two Egyptian vultures circled high above the finca yesterday while Luke was up on the scaffolding. It feels wonderful to be welcoming them home. The primroses are out in abundance too — small yellow constellations scattered through the grass, and “snacks” for our walks. And this morning, in the village, Katie spotted our first Swallow of the year (which feels very early). Perched on a neighbour’s wire, and as she walked past, it lifted off and swept low in a perfect fly-by — as if to say, we’re back. These small arrivals feel like markers. A turning of the season. And we are so ready for spring and all the joy that it brings with it! What we’ve been up toBehind the scenes, plenty has been unfolding. Katie has been recording a number of podcasts - invited to speak about No Paradise with Wolves. You can explore those conversations here. Reviews make a tangible difference - particularly for a first-time author - and every single one is genuinely appreciated. Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time. It means more than you know. A small offering, if it’s helpfulAlongside Wild Finca, Katie’s work continues through The Wild Shift™. She has recently created a free guide called: 3 Days to a Calmer Home(Without Banning Screens) A simple, science-grounded reset to soften screen tension - and raise steadier, more grounded children in an uncertain world. After years documenting urban wildlife and later rewilding this land, one question kept surfacing for us: Why does nature regulate us so reliably — and how can we make that practical for modern family life? What we’ve discovered is this: The antidote to overwhelm isn’t control. When rhythm returns, homes soften. If this feels timely for your family, you can learn more here: It’s free, takes just 2–5 minutes a day, and you’re very welcome to forward it to anyone who might find it helpful. We hope the signs of spring are reaching you, and we'd love to hear of any you've encountered - do hit reply and share them with us! Luke, Katie, Roan and Albus |
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Dear Reader, We now have four Swallows singing from our electricity line, chasing each other through the air. The Grasshopper Warblers surround us, and the spring flowers are in full bloom — a Giant Orchid on the loop, Wild Garlic down by the river, and Primroses gracing every grassy patch they can put roots down in. There are Cuckoo flowers in abundance too, but we are yet to hear one… I (Katie) had a very strange dream that I had heard a Cuckoo, only to realise it was someone playing a...
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