A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
I sit beside the fire and think of all that I have seen, of meadow-flowers and butterflies in summers that have been; Of yellow leaves and gossamer in autumns that there were, with morning mist and silver sun and wind upon my hair. J.R.R. Tolkein Lord of The Rings Read More …
Is there a more picturesque village than Corfe Castle? Rising up to either side of the castle the chalk ridge of the Purbecks cuts across the peninsula leaving the castle effectively at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck. Due to its prominent location within Read More …
A few highlights from a superb walk along the south-west coastal path close to Langton Matravers in Dorset. Plenty of Wheatears to be found with the drystone walls and bales of straw proving popular spots. Also a Roe Deer in one of the quarries, numerous Painted Ladies and a Kestrel. Read More …
Highlights from a walk along the Jurassic Coast close to Langton Matravers back in September (seems a long time ago). The many disused quarries are a real magnet for migrating birds with Wheatears finding them especially attractive. The coastal quarries also contain several colonies of Read More …