Adder’s tongue fern growing amongst the downland at Durlston Country Park. Unusual amongst ferns in having just the 1 leaf blade that emerges between April and June Botfollowed by a spore stalk that is supposed to resemble an Adder’s tongue. On this occasion despite this Read More …
Tag: Slow Worm
Shapwick Heath and Westhay
Shapwick Heath is a superb National Nature Reserve but ridiculously busy – even during the week. A bit of local knowledge would have been useful I suspect its one of those areas that rewards regular visitors who’ve got the time and knowledge to escape the Read More …
The Dorset Six
A quick recap of this year’s hunt to see all our native reptiles whilst waiting for my arm to heal (using binoculars and cameras whilst suffering from a broken arm isn’t advisable.) The Lizards Sand Lizard (male) at Higher Hyde Heath Sand Lizard (male) at Read More …