Early October
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
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
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
Dragonflies & Damselflies
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
Fontmell Down & Martin Down
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
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