Out & About …

… on the North York Moors, or wherever I happen to be.

Day: 30 January 2018

  • Catkins

    Catkins

    A welcome winter sight, considered by most peoples as a herald of Spring, with each having their own affectionate name. Many of these names are of a feline nature. Catkins itself originates from the Old Dutch word for kittens: katteken, now katjes in modern Dutch; in Italy they say gattini for little cats, and in…