Category Archives: Frogs

Cornucopia

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

The day after my Langden Castle walk (so over a week ago now) and my third post-work walk in as many days. Once again, I found myself drawn back to Gaitbarrow. I had an idea that I might enjoy a … Continue reading →

Posted in Damselflies, Frogs, Gait Barrows, Snails, Spiders, Walking, Wildflowers | 3 Comments

Perfect Day

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I’ve whittled on before about the elements which combine to make a ‘good day on the hoof’. This was hardly a day on the hoof: a short bicycle ride to the end of Moss Lane, a picnic on a bench … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Dragonflies, Frogs, Gait Barrows, Haweswater, Hoverflies, Lizard, Toads, Walking, Wildflowers | 2 Comments

Spiders, Snails and a Puzzle

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

I didn’t manage six miles yesterday, but I did take a circuitous route home from the train station, taking me round Haweswater and through Eaves Wood. It took a while to get work out of my head and to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Books, Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Frogs, Fungi, Haweswater, Snails, Spiders, Wildflowers | 3 Comments

Sabre Wasp and Much, Much More…

Posted on September 5, 2010 by

Another commuting home walk. TBH wanted to take the quick route home over the golf course but I turned the other way round to the visitor centre at Leighton Moss. Standing on the duckboards peering into the dipping-pond I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Bugs, Butterflies, Fish, Frogs, Leaves, Seeds, Walking, Wildflowers | 6 Comments

Brimfull

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Brimful Beck living up to it’s name. The better weather duly arrived, although not everyone was getting it. In fact the weather was quite odd – we could often see very black skies to the east and south, where as … Continue reading →

Posted in Birketts, Friends, Frogs, Wainwright bagging, Walking, Weather | Leave a comment

Coltsfoot, Greylag, Nest-eggs and Frogfest.

Posted on April 1, 2010 by

Last Saturday afternoon brought a social walk – three families, three adults, six children and one black Labrador. We walked from Leighton Moss, to Trowbarrow quarry and back via the golf-course – a repeat of a recent walk at our … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Frogs, Leighton Moss, Trowbarrow, Walking, Wildflowers, Wildlife | 2 Comments

Grubbing Around

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Out again in the sunshine with the boys. Their avowed intent – to walk to the Pepperpot, a 15 minute walk at a brisk adult pace. We spent a couple of hours not quite getting there. There was just too … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Eaves Wood, Frogs, Fungi, Shadows, Walking | 5 Comments

Tadpoles and Bullfinches

Posted on April 16, 2009 by

A bit late with this one… On Easter Monday we took a family walk (9 of us) to the Wolfhouse Gallery for lunch. It was warm and sunny and we were able to sit outside to eat. Actually, we always … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Frogs, Walking, Wildflowers, Woodwell | 2 Comments