Stonechats in the New Forest

On August 7, 2021July 30, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Birds, Joan Begbie, New Forest, New Forest heaths, Wildlife2 Comments

In which I enjoy listening to Stonechats on a walk over Ocknell Plain

Country fox and town fox

On July 10, 2021July 9, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Wildlife4 Comments

In which I learn some things about rural and urban foxes

Wood ants

On July 3, 2021June 24, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry, WildlifeLeave a comment

In which I admire some busy wood ants in the New Forest

Hampton Ridge: skylarks and history

On June 5, 2021June 10, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Joan Begbie, New Forest, New Forest heaths, Northern New Forest, WildlifeLeave a comment

In which I am surrounded by skylark song, and learn some New Forest history. In particular, I am surprised by Second World War archaeology masquerading (according to the OS map) as tumuli.

New Tales from an Old Forest

Category: Wildlife

Stonechats in the New Forest

Country fox and town fox

Wood ants

Hampton Ridge: skylarks and history