Duncliffe
On Wednesdays I take Tilly to Stour Row for training, well more like socialising with other dogs and people! Afterwards I take her to Duncliffe Woods a short distance away for a walk before going home. Duncliffe Woods are managed by the Woodland Trust. At the base of Duncliffe there
Violet Helleborine
I had trip out on Wednesday 7th August to try and find a special plant, my niece had mentioned on her Facebook page that she had seen a Violet Helleborine. I do love to see native Orchids and this one is very rare in this country, a few years ago
Girdler’s Coppice
Why is it you tend to travel to lots of places but miss the treasures that are close to home. I am guilty of this, I have never been to Girdler’s Coppice at Fiddleford two miles down the road from home. I have only known of it’s existence for a
Grasshoppers and Cricket
I have been taking pictures of the Grasshoppers in the lane when we took the dogs out, while they are playing I am hunting for Grasshoppers. It is very sheltered and wherever you step one jumps up! I couldn’t resist the challenge as most of them are only 1-2cm in
Glow Worm Hunting
What could be more leisurely than a climb up Hambledon Hill in the late evening to look for Glow Worms. My friend and I decided to go up the hill around 8.30pm and wait until dark to look for these creatures on 27th July. The weather looked good and we