A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
A few photo’s of a juvenile Sparrowhawk that’s been visiting our garden on and off throughout the winter. Nothing quite like a stare from a Sparrowhawk. For several other garden visitors probably the last thing they ever see. On its most recent visit surprising to Read More …
And here’s Humphrey …….. well actually a male Slow-worm on the campsite just before we left for Humphrey Head. Really impressed with Humphrey Head, although a relatively small area of limestone jutting out into the Kent Estuary on an incoming tide there was plenty of Read More …
Male Common Darter at Foulshaw Moss, Cumbria. A few highlights from a mid-September visit to Foulshaw Moss. Unlike the Ospreys that had decided to head south still plenty of insects and especially dragonflies to be found. With record numbers of Adders on the Moss we Read More …
34028 Eddystone approaching Corfe Castle Train Station I’ll be honest I’m not a railway buff however I do appreciate a good old fashioned Steam Train. Likewise the hard work and dedication of all the volunteers who have made the Swanage Line a success. Great to Read More …
Peregrine on the cliffs at Durlston Country Park. A myriad of Greater Knapweed, Wild Carrots, Yarrow, Rough Hawkbit amongst the meadows. Distinctive flowers and seedheads of the Wild Carrot amongst a sea of Greater Knapweed. No shortage of Bees at Durlston. The sheer number of Read More …
Badbury Rings. A superb example of an Iron Age hillfort and a scheduled ancient monument Badbury Rings has survived as chalk downland largely unchanged for the past 2500 years. In early August the sun-drenched banks are a haven for insects with shelter to be found Read More …
Female Common Darter at Arne One of the more widespread Dragonflies with a preference for small ponds and areas of stagnant water. Strong flying this one was found on the edge of an area of woodland resting on Bramble. Common Lizard, again at Arne. Found Read More …
An absolutely stunning walk from the outskirts of Worth Matravers along the Jurassic Coast to the tranquil cove of Chapman’s Pool. Fishing boat next to the former lifeboat station – abandoned in 1880 Surrounded by tall cliffs of Kimmeridge clay the “rocks” are rich in Read More …
Chesil Beach – the view north from Portland and Tout Quarry Sculpture Park A really enjoyable visit to Tout Quarry Sculpture Park. Created in 1983 when the former quarry was turned into a sculpture park and now managed by Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust many Read More …
