A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
A sunny day with a cool breeze still blowing we woke up early and enjoyed a relaxing walk around Studland Beach before heading inland to look for Sand Lizards. The warm, shallow waters of Studland Bay appear to support several non-native species with Solier’s Red Read More …
A few highlights from Morecambe Bay at low tide and a wander around the limestone grassland at Jack Scout ………. Read More …
A few more from Malham. Marsh Cinquefoil Grass of Parnassus Great Burnet Grass of Parnassus One of several Great Burnet’s Devil’s Bit Scabious Ragged Robin Not too sure about the identification of the white plant material however it was low down on Lesser Water Parsnip. Read More …
Great to discover a small clump of Devil’s Bit Scabious whilst out with the gorgeous and excitable Jake – (description c/o Manchester Dog’s Home). 150 years ago Devils Bit Scabious, Green Winged Orchids, Adders Tongue Ferns, Moschatel etc. were relatively common on the floodplains of Read More …