Farmland ecology, with its own flora and fauna, contrasts the forest’s with many distinct inhabitants that will be more familiar than the forest’s iconic animals to anyone from the rest of the country. One such creature is the charming, almost comedic, red-legged partridge … More Between Field And Forest: Ziggy At The margins
I thought I’d heard it faintly, way off in the distance. And then, a moment later, I saw it, far away, tracing that low, arching flight path typical of a cuckoo … More First Cuckoo: The Fame That Flew Away
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary does what it says on the tin. This is the place to go in the New Forest to be sure of seeing deer, particularly fallow deer … More The Shy Side Of Bolderwood: A Game of Hide-and-Seek with Fallow Deer
The Dartford Warbler, a rare New Forest inhabitant, is challenging to spot due to its secretive nature. Despite past population declines, it has recently recovered but remains vulnerable. … More Dartford Warbler: A Rare Encounter
St Oswald’s Bay experienced a significant cliff fall on April 30, 2013, showcasing the precarious beauty of the Jurassic Coast, where fossil hunting and nature’s destructive forces coexist. … More Jurassic Coast’s Unstable Beauty: Witnessing a Landslide on the Jurassic Coast
On a misty spring morning at Whitefield Moor, New Forest ponies create rhythmic harmony as they graze, shaping the landscape with their movements, beautifully silhouetted against the rising sun. … More Sunrise Symphony: Ponies Grazing on Whitefield Moor
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