Into February
I’m writing this as Storm Ciara is battering the UK. It’s been a day to stay in and watch from the window, the winds have been horrendous. We did venture out for a short while with the dogs, I think we were the only daft ones! The birds have been
Wildlife round home
My enthusiasm has waned a little during January, the weather has been challenging and it certainly hasn’t been good photograph weather particularly in the mornings. I’ve taken my camera most days but there hasn’t been any inspiration out there. Having said that there have been a couple of times when
Early December
Well what a month December has been so far, rain, more rain with odd moments when the weather has been kind. Underfoot walking round the village and farther afield is a challenge to say the least 3 steps forward and one step back if I’m lucky. It’s been a real
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