Somerset Levels
We had a few days away in the Camper van to the Somerset Levels towards the end of October. In hindsight we couldn’t have picked a better time as the weather deteriorated quickly into rain and has been more or less like that ever since. The Levels are not the
Alner’s Gorse revisited
I thought it was time I took another trip to Alner’s Gorse to see if there was some new sightings. So on 17th July I went for a morning trip for a couple of hours to see what was about, I was especially hoping to see Silver Washed Fritillaries. There
Small things
I am a little behind with writing and posting my blog. From the middle of June it seems to have been a bit hectic plus all the usual chores, the garden has been growing to jungle proportions with the rain. Now we are into July and I hope to get
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,
Along the Trailway
We haven’t had much rain for quite a while and at last Friday into Saturday 8th June we had a good downpour, which I welcomed for my garden as I’m sure the farmer’s and other gardeners will reiterate. So on the morning after the rain I thought I would go
Avalon Marshes 15th-17th May
We decided it was time to get away in the Camper van for a couple of days while the weather was a little settled. Crossing the border once again to the Somerset Levels, as we never get fed up with going there as the changing of the seasons means there
Bluebell season
On Tuesday 9th April I decided I would take a trip up to Okeford Hill to see if the Bluebells were flowering, the ones locally in the Hedgerows are well out but they are sheltered with a more sunny location. We have had a lot of haze across the valley
November draws on
I can’t believe it’s the middle of November already, where has it gone. I know I’ve been busy especially with the new edition to the family, Mia who takes up a fair amount of time at the moment. She is around four months of age now, a rescue pup and