A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Thunderstorms moving up the Bristol channel With lockdown lifted time for a change of scenery and a few days based on a campsite on the edge of Exmoor. Ancient woodland at North Hill, on the edge of Exmoor just outside of Minehead A sure sign Read More …
Lady Park Wood – unmanaged, ancient woodland. There’s something magical about waking up in an ancient woodland in early May. With Roe Deer grazing in the field next door, the occasional grunt of a wild Boar, and a dawn chorus to die for camping in Read More …
Padley Gorge, Derbyshire One of our favourite springtime walks. On a quiet day in mid-May its not too difficult to imagine Ents roaming the ancient Oak & Birch woodland. The almost mystical atmosphere is further enhanced by the waterfalls and presence of the uncommon Redstart Read More …