One of the Chiltern’s Red Kites. A magnificent bird but unfortunately on this occasion the bright overcast conditions doesn’t make for a great photograph. Watercress Beds at Ewelme. Looking rather leggy the Watercress is no longer grown for market and the beds are now managed Read More …
Category: Natural History
National Treasure
Scots Pine growing in the limestone pavement at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve. The dry conditions result in Pines and Ash trees that typically grow extremely slowly. Naturally stunted many of these trees are several hundred years old. Primrose – the foodplant for the caterpillars Read More …
Death and Glory
Scarlet Elf Cups amongst the moss covered debris on the woodland floor in Didsbury. 70mph winds, saturated ground and a few old favourites come crashing down. Thankfully the park authorities leave the shattered limbs in place helping to ensure there’s a plentiful supply of Read More …
The Perseids
Unfortunately in common with most cities the light pollution in Manchester is appalling and the chance of seeing any stars let alone shooting stars isn’t particular high. Still ever the optimist we decide to take a bit of advice from NASA and give it a Read More …
Fossil Forest
Located just to the east of Lulworth Cove inside the military firing ranges the fossil forest is one of the highlights of the “Jurrasic Coast.” Towards the end of the Jurassic period the sea level dropped creating a group of islands surrounded by salty lagoons. Read More …
Dancing Ledge
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 …