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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Furness Abbey
It’s fairly astonishing that a man could travel half way round the world to visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, but never get round to seeing even older ruins virtually on his own doorstep. I put that right on … Continue reading
Grange
We’ve been exploring South Cumbria this week. On Monday the boys and I took one of our favourite trips, to Grange over Sands. We fed the ducks, a surprisingly energetic activity. Fortunately neither of the boys managed to throw themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, River Kent, Walking
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Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar
This monster was crawling across a tarmaced path in the village. It’s an Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillar, so called because the caterpillar has a trunk like proboscis. You can’t see it well here because when threatened it withdraws it’s head … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Berries, Caterpillars, Leaves, Walking, Woodwell
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Thistledown Days
…or A Touch of Autumn Dr Tim Entwisle, executive director of the Botanic Gardens Trust in Sydney, says there should be at least five seasons rather than four. And maybe he has a point – can’t see it catching on … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Bugs, Moths, Seeds, Walking, Wildflowers
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One Day Like This…
Windermere from Holme Fell Another Lakes bimble for TBH and myself with the in-laws once again looking after the ankle-biters. We weren’t too far from our last outing, parking at Tilberthwaite and starting our walk by climbing Holme Fell, just … Continue reading
Posted in Berries, Birds, Birketts, Bugs, Music, Wainwright bagging, Walking, Wildflowers
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Home Again, Home Again
Just back from an extended trip to Germany for a family get together. I took hundreds of photos, but mostly family groups and blurred shots of children on swings. Far too much to tell about a three week trip so … Continue reading
Posted in Bugs, Butterflies, Holiday Snaps, Jellyfish, Swimming
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