Around Fontmell and Melbury Downs
On Thursday 25th November there were beautiful clear skies, although a bitterly cold wind. I decided to go for a little outing, not too far but just towards Fontmell Down hoping to see some bird life. As I went up Sutton Hill I spotted a few Redwings and Fieldfares in
Fontmell Down
On the 16th June I went up to Fontmell Down in the morning, it promised to be a hot day but I was pleased that there was a little cloud cover which cooled things on the open downs. I went with a friend who was hoping for tips on how
Around Fontmell Down
I was woken early with the dawn chorus around 4am on the 30th May early in the morning. There was promise of a lovely day so I decided to go up to Fontmell Down for a change with Tilly to see what was about. On the way I couldn’t resist
Duncliffe and Fontmell Down
Still in my mind of the season moving on I decided on 1st September to go out looking for Butterflies early in the morning so I went over to Duncliffe to see what was about. I was really disappointed as I couldn’t find any roosting Butterflies and insects and I
Fontmell Down again
I was on a mission on the 29th July, getting up at 5.30am and going up Fontmell Down to see if I could see some roosting Butterflies, hopefully with dew on them. I searched with Tilly, my long suffering companion and I wasn’t having any luck at all. I am
Fontmell Down
Thursday 22nd July and with the likelihood of a warm day I decided to head up to Fontmell Down fairly early to see what Butterflies were about, particularly hoping to see a Chalk Hill Blue. I have never seen one before. The first wildlife I saw was a Kestrel in
Raptors and Rain
The rain still continues with very short spells when it stops and the sun shines, but mainly grey skies, included with the rain is high winds at times so it is difficult to find time to get out and about. I managed to cross the river a couple of days