Cranborne Chase
Another trip out on Friday 7th January, we decided not to go to far as the weather wasn’t that special and quite chilly. There were showers forecast for the morning so we decided to head up the Salisbury road onto the Cranborne Chase. We weren’t sure what we were going
Last Day of 2021 – Netmead
I thought my Ham Wall trip on Boxing Day would be my last post of 2021, the weather still wasn’t good after, but the last day of December cleared for a little while so I decided to go for a local walk, just for an hour to see what was
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
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
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
Village walks
Today has certainly, for me, been exciting. I took Tilly out on our usual morning walk, I was not sure where to go as it was raining a little when I left. I decided for a change to walk towards Markstone cottages and towards Hambledon hill. I guessed the river
Hay cutting
On the 21st June we were having our lunch at midday in the conservatory at the back of our house when the farmer came into the field below and started cutting the grass for hay. We both thought that maybe the Buzzards etc. might just be around and come in
Early January
Well into 2019 and this is my first post of the year, I’ve been busy getting a photographic exhibition ready for early February so time has been a little short. Of course I have still been out on my early morning walks, but I just haven’t got round to writing