A stunning specimen of Viper’s Bugloss one of several found on route to a disused quarry on the Purbeck coast. One look at the deeply fractured rocks was more than sufficient to persuade me that entering the former quarry wouldn’t be the wisest of Read More …
Category: Landscapes
Scratch Arse Ware
A few highlights from a far too brief walk through the National Trust managed Scratch Arse Ware in mid July. With Jake for company not an afternoon for a large camera and lens. Musk Thistle Pyramid Orchid Wild Carrot. Unusually no sign of any Carrot Broomrape this year – probably Read More …
Low Newton
A superb display of Thrift, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Cowslips and Sea Campion along the northern shore of Embleton Bay. All accompanied by the constant sound of Skylarks, Meadow Pipits and Oystercatchers. Just offshore a Grey Seal bobbed around in the Kelp with the occasional Arctic Read More …
Staple Island
Hard to believe its been 8 years since our last visit to Northumberland and the Farne Islands. With the forecast set fair we dropped Jake off at Tollfield Farm Kennels and made our way down to Seahouses “Gateway to the Farnes.” Upon arrival at the Read More …
Goyt Valley
One of several areas I really need to visit more often. The upper reaches of the River Goyt from Derbyshire Bridge dropping down through the moorland and wooded valley to the ruins of Errwood Hall is a superb area for bird watching. In addition to the more Read More …
Pendle Hill
Difficult to believe that the week before all this area was buried under an early May snowfall. At just over 1800ft high as hills go Pendle is big. In fact its not just big it’s also very steep. Due to its isolated location it Read More …
Keep your head down
Millstone Grit at Stanage Edge, Derbyshire. 2nd week in April and an opportunity to look for the increasingly rare Ring Ouzel. Blue sky, sunshine and barely a breeze surely a reasonable chance of spotting an early arrival. Unfortunately I’d overlooked the fact that the entire Read More …
Bowland Dippers
Haredon Brook A few highlights from the Trough of Bowland. Thankfully the area still remains relatively wild and unspoilt. In early Spring its still possible even at weekends to walk along valleys and up footpaths without seeing another soul. Having enjoyed a walk last year along Langdon Brook Read More …
Wading at Leighton Moss
A few photos from a visit to a flooded Leighton Moss just before Christmas. Quite an experience wading through the surprisingly deep water thankfully the RSPB staff warned me beforehand that all the hides were inaccessible without wellingtons. Goldcrest, one of several skulking amongst Read More …