A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
A great area of chalk downland managed by the National Trust next to the SW Coast Path -close to Langton Matravers. Beneath the downland this part of the “Jurassic Coast” has a long history of quarrying. Although originally this must have been an incredibly destructive Read More …
Red Squirrel – Formby Highlights from a trip to the seaside. It was actually our first visit to Formby since the devastating outbreak of Squirrelpox in 2008. Great to see the Red Squirrels are still around and have remained relatively easy to find. Since Read More …
A spectacular area named after the rocky ledge of the former quarry on the outskirts of Langton Matravers. In Spring the chalk downs above the seacliffs are home to 75% of the UK population of Early Spider Orchids, in addition it’s the most southerly breeding Read More …
Home to one of the most magnificent natural landscapes in the country, Cheddar Cheese and the Cheddar Pink. The area around the Gorge also contains Peregrine Falcon’s, Mountain Goats, Soay Sheep, a trout filled stream and a bizarre mixture of gift shops, showcaves and open Read More …