A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Great to return to East Creech and the wonderful DWT Kilwood Nature Reserve. Located at the edge of the chalk ridge that runs through the Isle of Purbeck the reserve backs onto Norden Heath and was formerly used as an area of coppiced woodland. Actually Read More …
Despite its tiny size this unusual fungi is unmistakeable in the dark shady areas of Dorset’s mires and bogs. Feeding off the remains of mosses and algae the fruiting bodies emerge from the depths to be held just above the water. This particular group was Read More …
Not many posts recently due a 2 week break down south based just outside Corfe Castle, Dorset. The sheer diversity of wildlife in such a small area is incredible. Hopefully I’ll be able to illustrate some of the highlights over the next few posts. Green-winged Read More …
A few of the late summer highlights from Septembers trip down south. Nettle leaved Bellflower growing at the memorial entrance to DWT’s Kilwood nature reserve. Also occurs along the roadside verge at the base of the Hazel hedge. Unfortunately no sign of the Hazel Dormouse Read More …
The last few from September’s visit to Dorset. Places visited included Arne, Kilwood Nature reserve (DWT), Morden Bog and Middlebere Farm (NT). For a great link to help with the Lichens the following is highly recommended – Lichen identification Giant Funnel at Kilwood DWT Ramalina Read More …
It looks like being a good year for fungi especially down south. Within the local area most of the Mersey valley around Manchester has been used for gravel extraction, sewage farms and refuse tips. Whilst the tree and grass cover give a good impression of Read More …
More fungi from Arne and Kilwood Nature Reserve in East Creech, Dorset Underside of the Bleeding Oak Crust Polypore – Kilwood DWT Bleeding Oak Crust (above) Bleeding Oak Crust Giant Funnel – Kilwood DWT Tawny Grisette – Arne Slippery Jack – Kilwood DWT Not sure Read More …