Monthly Archives: April 2008

Gentian Boot

Posted on April 30, 2008 by

I’ve generally tried to resist the temptation to post photos of flowers from the garden, but these gentians are short-lived and I’m very fond of them – a photo here will extend their season a little. Besides, I didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Evening Saunter

Posted on April 28, 2008 by

Another fairly late evening walk. A wet morning had been followed by an intermittently sunny afternoon, but by eight this evening the sky was full of clouds swollen and purple like bruises and as I set off I wondered whether … Continue reading →

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Duke of Edinburgh

Posted on April 26, 2008 by

Out at eight this morning heading for Milnthorpe. In Eaves Wood the birdsong was constant and bewildering in its variety. I heard the distinctive liquid croaks of a raven and looking up saw two birds flying very close together. Although … Continue reading →

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Roding in the Gloaming

Posted on April 22, 2008 by

A gloriously sunny day and I was in Ambleside, but sadly stuck inside for a course. On the drive up I stopped in the car park of Sizergh Castle because a friend had suggested that I might see hawfinches there. … Continue reading →

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Alkanet

Posted on April 20, 2008 by

Home again for the weekend after a pleasant few days in Lincolnshire helping my Dad to celebrate his 70th birthday. On Saturday I took the kids out for a brief walk. Where did they want to go? Woodwell of course. … Continue reading →

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It’s A Bug’s Life

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

A delightfully sunny walk up Arnside Knot with Amy and Ben. This is the view northwards over the Kent towards the Cumbrian fells. This is looking south-west over the Bay. We saw this little creature on the path. When Ben … Continue reading →

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Sumer Is Icumen In

Posted on April 13, 2008 by

After spending the last couple of months searching for signs of Spring, I’m now beginning to think that I’m noticing hints of the impending arrival of summer. At Jack Scout yesterday I noticed these leaves which I’m pretty sure are … Continue reading →

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Notes and Evasions

Posted on April 13, 2008 by

A while ago in Lancaster’s Oxfam bookshop, I picked up a sumptuous edition of A Natural History of Selborne edited by Richard Mabey with engravings from several previous editions. I’ve coveted a copy since I borrowed the same edition from … Continue reading →

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Reflected Sky

Posted on April 10, 2008 by

After our day out today (see previous post), I managed to find time for a late short walk to the Cove. I’ve posted another photo of this view before, but it was taken in very different conditions. I was interested … Continue reading →

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You Can Come Too Too Too

Posted on April 10, 2008 by

Visited a top location for wildlife today. There were the ubiquitous bullying Mallards: Tufted Ducks, female… …and male: Shelduck: Moorhens Widgeon: Pochard…common: ..and Red-crested: Marbled Teal: Nesting Storks: Preening Geese: Otters: Rhinoceros: OK…so I’m off topic. I wasn’t on one … Continue reading →

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