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
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
Wanderings
I’m still on catch-up with my Diary posts as I usually like to be up to date and what’s happening that day, but time has been short. So here is a few sightings of various flora and fauna from the start of July from different walks some down towards the
Orchids, Hambledon Hill
On Wednesday 12th June I woke up to another grey day, the only positive was that it wasn’t raining. I wasn’t sure I would take my camera but I decided to “just in case”. I headed towards Hambledon Hill and decided I would walk round the base towards Shroton Brake.
Under Hambledon Hill
A different walk from the one yesterday along the Trailway, this morning,9th June I headed towards Hambledon Hill and one of my circlular walks that takes me towards Shroton Brake and around the base of Hambledon Hill. The weather was still changeable with a promise of more showers to come,
Hambledon Hill
Everything is springing into life on Hambledon Hill now in early June, if you see the hill from a distance it looks golden even if the sun’s not on it, the Cowslips have faded now so it’s not them but when I went up there I noticed that the Yellow
Hambledon and Hod Hill
In the last week I have had a couple of walks up Hambledon Hill, one sunrise and one sunset and also a walk on Hod Hill for sunrise. Everywhere is looking lovely and green now although the Ash trees are still leafing up. The weather has been glorious at times
Okeford Hill
I thought I would take a walk on Okeford Hill to see if the Bluebells were well out. It was really foggy in the Stour Valley and I was hoping for mist and a few sun rays when I got to the Bluebells, but it was not to be just