We had parked the car and had started the walk. We were up near the old granite tramway on Dartmoor. We were walking on a path that sloped downwards and there were a lot of ponies around including 2 foals, one of which was really young and was having milk from its parent. We managedContinue reading “Up With The Lark”
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The Squeeze Bird
We had stopped the car and we had started the walk. We were at Bearacleave Woods and we were walking and walking. At first, we had to walk up a gentle hill and that got us to our first sighting. The trees where so tall and ancient. It looked like they had been there, untouchedContinue reading “The Squeeze Bird”
Memories- The Moorland Hunt Part 1
A long time ago, we were up on Dartmoor. We left the car behind and started our hike. We were out looking for a cuckoo. I kept on ploughing through gorse, still headed up. Once I found a nice spot, I laid down a blanket and had some lunch. A cuckoo was calling from downContinue reading “Memories- The Moorland Hunt Part 1”
Stonechat City
When we made it to the car park, it was quite windy but sunny. We were up on higher trendlebere down and we were looking for some new birds. After standing around a little bit, we started the trek. The first bit was through a firebreak. It was filled with dead gorse and burnt sticksContinue reading “Stonechat City”
Return To Emsworthy Mire
When the car stopped in the car park, we got out and started the trek. To get to the reserve we had to go down a sloped hill, which was where we saw our first and second birds. Before we went down the hill, I noticed a male wheatear sat quite close, hopping about theContinue reading “Return To Emsworthy Mire”
The Bovey Birder 