A few highlights from a trip down to Somerset that coincided with my birthday. Somewhat amazingly plenty of blue sky and sunshine – a major rarity this winter ! Also an Egret or three, a Fox, a Kestrel and the return of the Blair Witch. Read More …
Tag: Westhay Moor
Damsels and Dragons
Four Spotted Chaser – Westhay Moor NNR, Somerset. Black-tailed Skimmer soaking up the early morning sunshine on one of the droves at Westhay. Another Four Spotted Chaser with this one being close by at Ham Wall. Remarkable to see hundreds of Four Spotted Chasers sheltering Read More …
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 …
Swans & Hobbys
Hmmm… not sure if that looks right however hobbies they’re definitely not. A few highlights from a really enjoyable week on the Somerset Levels. First stop Westhay Moor a 5 minute drive from where we’d set up camp just outside Wedmore. Mute Swan Great Read More …
Insect Eaters
Finally got round to visiting Westhay Moor. Unfortunately due to the footpaths being strimmed the chances of seeing any Otters was pretty remote. Likewise most of the birdlife appeared to have flown. Fortunately there was plenty of Cetti’s, Reed Warblers and an unusual mixture of Read More …