Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Lakes Bimble

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

Yesterday was Silverdale Field Day – a kind of Carnival with races; fancy dress, Morecambe Brass Band, a parade, bunting, stalls, bouncy castles, ice-cream, hot-dogs, egg-and-spoon, cream teas and a Fell Race. Naturally, somebody has to erect the marquees, hang … Continue reading →

Posted in Walking, Waterfalls, Wildflowers | 6 Comments

Two Terrific Trips to Gaitbarrows

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

I know, I’ve been a bit Gaitbarrows obsessed recently. Still a notice on the gate near Challan Hall does describe it as ‘One of the Countries Finest Wildlife Sites’. So…completely justified then. I didn’t spot ‘my’ Roe Deer again, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs, Fungi, Gait Barrows, Haweswater, Moths, Snails, Spiders, Walking, Wildflowers | 4 Comments

Several Sunny Sunday Strolls with S

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

In point of fact it was two – but that would have spoilt the alliteration. Fresh from my moth breakfast (no moths were eaten in the making of this post – see the last post for details) S and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Eaves Wood, Leaves, Seeds, Walking, Wildflowers | 4 Comments

Moth Breakfast

Posted on June 17, 2009 by

We had a busy weekend – fine weather, some family walking, barbecues with friends round and a garden full of kids. Sunday started early for A and me with a trip to Leighton Moss. We had breakfast in the cafe … Continue reading →

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Bees and a Hover Fly

Posted on June 15, 2009 by

We have a hebe flowering at the bottom of our garden which has been very busy of late. I found a few moments to try to snap some of the bees at work there. I’ve tentatively identified this as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Flies | 3 Comments

Evening Light in the Meadows

Posted on June 14, 2009 by

On Thursday evening, with the in-laws baby-sitting, TBH and I managed to get out for a walk together. Not only that, but we were out a little earlier than I usually manage so that the sun was still shining when … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Gait Barrows, Haweswater, Walking, Wildflowers | 2 Comments

A Confusion of Orchids

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

The meadows at Gait Barrows nature reserve are grazed by ponies, but this year electric fences have been erected to leave large areas untouched. I spent a happy half hour there yesterday evening taking photographs of grass seed heads – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs, Gait Barrows, Grasses, Haweswater, Spiders, Walking, Wildflowers | 6 Comments

Everything’s Coming Up…

Posted on June 7, 2009 by

I have neglected my little patchwork corner of paradise, my echken, and she has had a makeover, thrown out all of my suits, changed the locks and moved on. Well, that might be overstating things a little. I’ve finally ventured … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs, Butterflies, Fungi, Leaves, Walking, Wildflowers, Woodwell | 5 Comments

A Pot of Gold

Posted on June 6, 2009 by

Ironically, whilst I’ve been laid up the weather has been stunning. Now it’s broken, but yesterday’s clouds and rain brought an amazing double rainbow. The second arc stands out a little better here… And also the fact that the sky … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Rainbow | 8 Comments