Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lichen and….Rose of Sharon?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

A walk in Eaves Wood, the day after our encounter with Mrs Gaskell (yes, I know I’m even further behind than usual).  Typically, there was much nattering for the adults and enthusiastic tree climbing for the kids (and Dr A). … Continue reading →

Posted in Eaves Wood, Lichen, Walking, Wildflowers | 11 Comments

Lindeth Tower

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

We were joined for a weekend by TBH’s brother Dr A and the three of us, and his niece, (are you following this?) joined one of the organised walks celebrating the bicentenary of the village and taking a look at … Continue reading →

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Roe Deer

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Another glorious Thursday (naturally). My last afternoon working in Carnforth, but I didn’t walk home – bad planning on my part. I did get out much later however for a walk on Arnside Knott. The sun was already close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer, Moon, Sunset, Walking, Wildflowers | 6 Comments

When do we give the moths their breakfast?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

  Elephant Hawkmoth Last weekend (ie just over a week ago) an annual highlight came round again – the moth breakfast at Leighton Moss. B, who came last year, was telling a friend about the event beforehand and described it … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Damselflies, Moths | 2 Comments

Even Toothache….

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

…has its compensations. Having not slept well through the wee small hours, when I woke again at 5 with a proper face-ache I decided to get up and have done with it. After a leisurely pint of tea to wash … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Deer, Dragonflies, Sedges, Walking, Wildflowers | 5 Comments

Haverbrack

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Last Thursday afternoon. Glorious sunshine of course. A post-work walk up perhaps the quietest of the little limestone hills in the area, Haverbrack. This could be giant bellflower – it certainly looks like the plant I saw around this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Hoverflies, Walking, Wildflowers | 4 Comments

Glow Worm

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

I joined a National Trust ranger-led walk on Arnside Knott last Saturday night. The idea was to see bats and glow worms, but it was cold and misty, not good conditions for either. We saw many roding woodcock and a … Continue reading →

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The Hay Meadow

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Or: Fleeting Moments of Wonder VI It was a short walk from all the insect action of the woodland ride to the top of Thrang Brow from where the view north to the Lakes is excellent. From there I descended … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Deer, Gait Barrows, Walking, Wildflowers | 4 Comments