Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon
I wanted to get up for this eclipse although it was in the early hours. I put my alarm on but I managed to wake up, a bit of a struggle getting out of bed, but I made it. It was worth the wait and I...
View ArticleEnd of September
Sunrise 07:09 Sunset 18:48 BST Another month has nearly ended and we are slipping slowly into autumn. After a wet spell the weather has been beautiful with lovely sunrises and sunsets. Yesterday...
View ArticleVisit to Arne
We had a visit to Arne today, one of our favourite places, this time I was hoping to see the Water Voles that have been sighted in the Shipstal Ponds. Water Voles have been in decline for some years in...
View ArticleSunday 4th October
Sunrise 07:13 Sunset 18:41 The weather is changing, we have had a lovely week but tonight the rain is coming in, Oh well hopefully it won’t be too bad. I thought all the Swallows and Martins had left...
View ArticleThursday 8th October
The weather is slowly slipping into autumn, a definite chill in the air, we have had some heavy rain and the Stour is running high. I took a walk to Norton Woods near Durweston to see if the leaves...
View ArticleFriday 9th October
I made another trip to Arne today with Judy, we love the place. It is quieter now the holiday makers have mostly departed and most people are there for the wildlife. We were hoping to see signs of the...
View ArticleNew lens!
My lovely husband has bought me a new lens! It is the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6l IS II and I am looking forward to using it. I have seen images from people using the lens and the quality is superb, I...
View ArticleOtter sighting!
Sunrise 07:45 Sunset 18:01 BST We were on our usual walk this morning although a little later now with the shortening days. We were crossing the footbridge from Child Okeford to Shillingstone at around...
View ArticleSunday 15th October
Sunrise 06:50 Sunset 16:55 GMT The clock altered in the early hours of Sunday morning which means I can get out earlier with the dogs which I’m pleased about, but I will have to make the most of it as...
View ArticleEarly November
Sunrise 07:12 Sunset 16:32 GMT We are well into autumn now though the weather is very mild for the time of year but plenty of rain in the last week or two making everything very wet and muddy around...
View ArticleMid November
Sunrise 07:28 Sunset 16:20 We are well into November and still the weather is very mild and wet at times. The Stour is still running well but it hasn’t flooded again since earlier in the month. I’m...
View ArticleArne visits
We have had a couple of trips to RSPB Arne recently, within a week, it is lovely there at this time of the year, come to think of it any time of the year! My main excuse is that I want to practice...
View ArticleEncounter with the Barn Owl
Sunrise 07:54 Sunset 16:04 GMT Some very uninspiring weather at the moment and the mornings are so dark!But sometimes that is a plus, like this morning when I want down the lane with the dogs just...
View ArticleNocturnal encounters and other things.
Sunrise 08:07 Sunset 16:04 GMT I have to look at the positives of the darker mornings, no chance for photography but I’m seeing another side to the wildlife on my early morning walk with Kim. Lucy has...
View ArticleWednesday 6th January
Sunrise 08:11 Sunset 16:19 GMT I’ve been rather lazy of late and not adding anything to my Diary but I make my excuses of being out with the dogs before dawn and the weather has not been inspiring to...
View ArticleVisit to Radipole
We have to take any chance with the weather to get out and about with the camera so on Tuesday morning when the weather showed a little promise we took a trip to Radipole lake, Weymouth hoping to see...
View ArticleVisit to Arne
The weather was sunny on Monday morning so we could not miss the opportunity to get out for a few hours and what better place than RSPB Arne. We had some torrential rain over the weekend and the River...
View ArticleMid January
Sunrise 07:57 Sunset 16:46 GMT Sunday 24th January I have some catching up to do with my diary as I have been unable to upload anything to my website, all is working well now so I can catch up with all...
View ArticleDeer stalking!
Last Thursday my friend asked me if I would like to go to a location in North Dorset to see if we could spot Fallow deer. I have seen the park Fallows at Stock Gaylard but not in the wild. Judy had...
View ArticleRSPB Radipole & Lodmoor
On Tuesday and Wednesday the weather was set fair if a little cold (very cold!), the temperature was around -4C on both mornings. We took advantage of the dry bright weather and took a trip down to...
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