At Home
MJane October 27, 2019 Home,Roe Deer
We are starting to get some different birds into the garden now, besides the usual Sparrows and Starlings (who appear from nowhere when I put food out!), we also have a couple of resident Robins who are also ready when the food goes out and also ‘helping with the garden
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The New Forest
MJane October 20, 2019 Fallow Deer,New Forest,Out & About
In the middle of October we decided to have a trip out and head towards the New Forest, we hadn’t been there for a long time as it is always very busy with holidaymakers etc. we do like our peace and quiet. When we left home it was very foggy
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Fungi
MJane October 20, 2019 Fungi,Okeford Hill
A little break in the rain at the beginning of October gave me a chance to go and check out the fungi in the woodland at National Trust Ringmoor just behind Okeford Hill, the ancient woodland pasture has some magnificent Oak, Ash and other trees in it’s 130 acre area
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Early October
MJane October 10, 2019 Home,Morning walk
Autumn is well and truly here and with it it hasn’t bought cold crisp days, mist and autumn colours but plenty of rain and wind at times; the Stour after being low for a few months is now running swift and high. Most of the walks I go on are
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Hummingbird Hawk Moth
MJane September 30, 2019 Flowers,Home,Insects,Moths
In the last couple of weeks of September we have had a visit from a Hummingbird Hawk moth, one or maybe more. Our Buddliea is still flowering and the moths are really enjoy getting the nectar from the flowers which is just outside our living room window. I managed to
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At Home
MJane September 27, 2019 Home,Sparrowhawk,Swallows
Sometimes you don’t have to go and see something special it comes to you! This was the case with a young Sparrowhawk, a female we think, around our garden at the moment. I think it is unsure how to hunt and is still learning it’s skills. We certainly have enough
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Dragonflies & Damselflies
MJane September 14, 2019 Afternoon walk,Dragonflies,Home,Insects
Whether it’s because I’ve been noticing them more or because there have been more about this year the Dragonflies I’ve seen this summer have been amazing. One of the best places was close to home down Greenway Lane, a lovely sheltered grass lane bordered by hedgerows. The Dragonflies patrol up
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Fontmell Down & Martin Down
MJane September 12, 2019 Butterflies,Flowers,Fontmell Down,Martin Down,Orchids,Out & About
I have been a little erratic with my blog posts it was all because I managed to get shingles, which wasn’t too pleasant throughout August. I must admit my energy levels have been down a bit but having said that I’ve still tried to get out and about. Late August
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