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Back across the border
Well, after my cool break in Scotland, that is cool equals good and indeed cool weather wise, it has been back to my usual haunts hunting for butterflies to photograph. Not too many this year yet. It seems we now get barren years and bumper years and this one is shaping up to be the former. There is still plenty to catch my interest so here are a selection of photos from The Lodge, Paxton Pits and...
North of the Border Part 2
As promised, here is part two of my trip north of the border. Despite a damp forecast we enjoyed Almond Valley Heritage Centre, dry, and had a lovely day out. Animals, forts, slides, places to hide, bouncy things and a decent lunch, what’s not to like?
Rosie knows where the camera is!
North of the Border
It was a lovely break from the heat with a trip to catch up with family in Scotland last weekend, so a double hit. As a bonus there was little traffic on the road so quick journeys each way to boot. On Friday it was around the Penicuik area and on Saturday a day out to Almond Valley Heritage Centre near Livingstone, for some recreation and to enjoy the antics of Jack and Rosie. Throw in good food,...
Moggerhanger 1 July 2026
Welcome to the monthly music session in Moggerhanger Village Hall. It was good to see Richard Harradine for the first time in a while. Well done to the team whose efforts make it a a great evening. A new GoPro has been added to the kit and with a longer battery life we are back in business. I have edited the video in two parts, as on the night, and they can be found here. I have added a couple of...
A warm week
I have spent much of the past week either indoors or under some other shade. There was a lovely couple of red heat alert days in Dorset, taking it easy sipping cold drinks and eating very well combining the barbecue with some kitchen magic. We did manage a visit to Compton Abbas airfield. There was not a lot of action but the Wildcat made a couple of circuits and hovers. Nice one. Back at home, the...
Just a little local time
I popped over to Anglesey Abbey for a wander and despite leaving home in broken cloud it quickly formed up. My timing was excellent as I got a free car wash on the way home after a dry walk. The herbaceous garden was a picture and there were a few interesting plants, most of which I don’t recognise, and it appears that the horse chestnut leaf miner moths are as voracious as ever. There was some nice...
Rotocraft at Old Warden
It was a busy morning, yesterday, at Old Warden where, eventually, there was a record number of rotorcraft on site. I was there a little too early to see them all but there were a few already there. Little Nellie was there and I hope it was the only autogyro that had flamethrowers and aerial mines. The rotorcraft event coincided with an Aston Martin owners club drive in just to add a little automobile...
Oh Bee-have. Minibeasts are out
The RSPB Lodge Reserve is alive with hoverflies, bees, potter wasps and longhorn beetles as well as lots of tiny little bugs. Not too many butteflies this week as it is probably just a little too cool. Here are a few snaps along the way. There are also some interesting seed pods growing. I don’t know what the hairy ones are but the others are sycamore, I am pretty sure.
On...
Moggerhanger 3 June 2026
Welcome to the monthly music session in Moggerhanger Village Hall. It was great to see the return of Barrie and a rare appearance by Tony and his wonderful harmonica. Well done guys for helping make a great evening. The tech team failed again this month. Oh that would be me! A video camera malfunction meant we lost the first 50 minutes from part 1. Fortunately the audio is recorded seperately and...
Into Each Life a Little Rain Must Fall
No not metaphorical. It was raining this morning making it ideal for photos in the Swiss Garden. Soft light and raindrops, a good combination. Maybe the peacocks don’t like the weather though.