A set of nine enchanting notecards printed on heavy textured card stock. The card surface is beautifully receptive to all manner of media.

The set of nests includes a Wren, Oak Marble Gall, Mouse (two), Pied Wagtail, Emperor Moth, Nest Fragment, Emperor Moth Cocoon, and a Goldfinch.

James has written beautiful detailed descriptions for each image, about the little creature that built the nest, and including where and when he found it. The description is printed on the back of the card. Each and every description is as lovely and lyrical as the Goldfinch’s:

“Wisteria tree, Uplyme, Autumn 2022 – The Goldfinch’s call is often heard in winter as flocks feed on thistles, burdock and teasel seed heads. Bright and metallic, it sounds like a handful of tiny bells strewn across glass. / Like all finches, their neat little nests are woven masterpieces. The compact cup is made by interweaving threadlike twigs and roots with grasses, lichens and moss. Wool, hair and thistledown provide a gentle warming lining. / Between four to six eggs are laid, usually in May. The ground colour is normally cream or very washed pale blue, decorated with spots and blotches of reddish-brown.”

The kraft paper companion envelopes have a deep V-flap with a rounded tip. I wish I could say the paper is made of plant strands and moss-hair, but it’s not.

Card measures: 4 x 5⅞

Wrapped in our complimentary signature style: white tissue, French embroidery thread & our favourite washi tape of the day.