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The killer slug

The killer slug

After rain they come crawling

up from the wet grass

crossing the roads and footpaths

where are they all going

is it an initiation rite

cross without getting crushed

see what’s on the other side

a sluggish paradise or

a sticky mess under a shoe

The killer slug (Arion vulgaris), yes that is it’s name! It’s also know as Spanish slug. It’s considered an invasive species and a great annoyance to all gardeners all over Europe. Why it’s called killer slug I don’t know but the best explanation I heard from a child. “They are called killer slugs because you kill them.”

Watch your step, ha de Gött!
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Curious

Curious

They say that cows are dumb

but they are not

probably smarter than you and me

live a life so carefree

social, together in a flock

roaming calmly in pastures green

while the farmer collect the winter hay

curious, just like the cat

that camera, can it be eaten

will you scratch behind my ears

Stay curious, you will learn something. Ha de Gött!

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Canada Goose

Canada Goose

I surprised a flock of Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) as I was approaching a smooth rock to sit down and have my Swedish Fika. They took off under a lot of noise, as they usually make, and flew out over the ocean. One of the largest birds in Sweden. Originally native to North America but introduced to Europe by king Jacob II of England in the 1600.

The Swedish Fika? Well, that’s another story, so make sure to stay tuned to this blog to find out more.

Ha de Gött!

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Giant’s kettle

Giant’s kettle

I found this giant’s kettle at Lindö. It’s approximately one meter in diameter and I estimate it to be around one meter deep. In the folklore these holes was created, and was used for cooking by the giants that in the past roamed the world. Hence the name. The giants tossed large boulders at each other when fighting. You can find these laying randomly in nature. God was angry with them and turned them into stone. Yes, if you look close, you can see them in the hills.

There is of course a more scientific explanation, equally forceful. As the inland ice shelf melted away huge rivers with strong currents was formed. When a smaller rock was trapped and started to spin it grinded down into the solid rock. These stones can sometimes be found at the bottom with a perfectly smooth egg shaped surface.

Don’t throw stone in a glasshouse, ha de Gött!

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Trossö-Kalvö-Lindö

Trossö-Kalvö-Lindö

A bit of adventure this weekend to Trossö-Kalvö-Lindö. These three islands are today really one island as a result of the land elevation. Land elevation has been going on since the last ice age and still continues by 1 mm per year. There are no cars on the island but there’s a 5 km road that was built around 1930. The plans was to build a bridge over the 150 meter Havstensund strait, but with the rapid decline in population the plans was sent to the scrap bin. In 1930 there was 80 inhabitants but in 2005 only 10.

Car free road

Today almost all of the island is a nature preserve. Tthe thin soil layers with sand and lime makes the flora rich. The fields are kept open by the freely grazing highland cattle on the island. The islands can only be reached by private boat but they are well worth a visit. I will share some more pictures in the coming weeks.

Among cows, watch your step. Ha de Gött!

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Still Evening

Still Evening

I just love this time of year when summer is fading and autumn is knocking on the door. It’s like nature is resting from the hectic summer before starting to prepare for the cold winter.

Still there is light and warmth left before the first bite of frost. Birds fly off to the south in their perfect formations. The air becomes clear and fresh. Silence and stillness.

A little slideshow from my YouTube channel, as always with original music from my son.

Just give yourself a break, ha de Gött!

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