A quick look back to one of those warm, sunny days that occasionally happen during late September. With the sun shining and a day off work we headed over to the Yorkshire Dales and the village of Malham. Read More …
Spur Bog
Sand Lizard, catching a few rays of afternoon sunshine at Studland Heath, Dorset Although Studland is renowned as being the best place in the country for Sand Lizards a sighting of Britain’s rarest reptile is far from guaranteed. Their cryptic markings are a superb camouflage Read More …
Norden Heath
A few highlights from Norden Heath taken back in August (seems a long time ago now). The roadside verges around East Creech and the various footpaths leading down to the heath are one of the best areas in the country for the relatively uncommon Nettle-leaved Bellflower. Whilst the ones along the woodland edge have suffered from grazing by the local deer the plants growing along the roadside verge are spectacular. Read More …
Arne
A young Common Lizard sunbathing close to the information hut/visitor centre at the RSPB’s Arne nature reserve. On a warm sunny afternoon in late August few other places I’d rather be than wandering through the lowland heath that lies adjacent to the millionaires playground of Read More …
Scratch Arse Ware
A few highlights from a superb walk along the south-west coastal path close to Langton Matravers in Dorset. Plenty of Wheatears to be found with the drystone walls and bales of straw proving popular spots. Also a Roe Deer in one of the quarries, numerous Painted Ladies and a Kestrel. Read More …
Worbarrow Bay
The former Coastguard’s cottage at Worbarrow Bay, Dorset. Located a 20 minute walk from the ghost village of Tyneham its difficult to find a more unspoilt and picturesque location. Read More …
In search of Adonis
I do enjoy the Victorians tendency for exaggeration but even I’m struggling with this one. The connection between Greek mythology and the mortal lover of the goddess Aphrodite with one of our rarer Butterfly’s is a little obscure. Read More …
Salinas del Duque
Forming part of the Marismas de Isla Cristina the footpath follows the wall that previously separated the marshes from the mouths of the Guadiana and Carreras rivers. Approximately 7 km long (or just under 4 1/2 miles) its an attractive route that with thanks to a gentle sea breeze doesn’t become too hot even in late June. Read More …
A Return to the Marismas del Odiel
Entrance to one of the very few European breeding colonies of the Greater Flamingo. Located on a dis-used salt pan close to the Anastasio Senra visitor centre access is restricted to avoid disturbance. Fortunately in late June the breeding season is over and pedestrian access is available. In addition to Greater Flamingo’s plenty of European Spoonbill’s to be found. Read More …