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
After the Storm
24th July I have to admit I didn’t want to get up this morning. All because we were kept awake for much of the night by an amazing electrical storm. I don’t remember seeing anything like it before, just flash after flash and rumbling thunder it did get close for
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
Misses and Hits!
It’s been a busy couple of days on my walks and at home, sometimes frustrating and then exciting, for me any way! On the 20th June in the morning I went for an early morning walk on Okeford Hill hoping to see some wildlife which was the frustrating part, so
Whitethroat
Another week and another dull morning when I woke up again. Where to go for a walk was the first thing on my mind. I decided a walk under Hambledon on the off chance of seeing something interesting. Plenty of birds singing but they are well hidden in the trees
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,