The Somerset Levels are a place I have been longing to visit for years. The Levels are an ancient wetland which have survived over the centuries. The Romans attempted to drain it, but did not prevail. However, they were drained eventually, and now lots of channels and lakes and reedbeds point to its former glory.Continue reading “Boom!!!”
Category Archives: Trips Away
Chapter 2: The Observant Owls
The Red Legged Seriema stalked away gradually to join its fellows. In an adjacent aviary, a black plumaged bird wandered around. It had a short, red bill and looked as if it had a pale blue stone perched on it’s forehead. A text attached to cage, complete with distribution map and photo, read Northern HelmetedContinue reading “Chapter 2: The Observant Owls”
Chapter 1: World of Birds
The air was thick with shrieks and chirps. A wide path leading from the open gates led down to a building built on the banks of a meandering river. Across from the building, on the opposite bank, stood 2 Marabou Storks, and beneath their feet lush green grass. Naked heads tucked into their fluffed upContinue reading “Chapter 1: World of Birds”
Memories: Reptile On A Cliff
It was October Half term. We’d arrived. Every step drew us closer and closer to Lizard Point, Cornwall. Mud squelched and puddles splashed as we made our way along the messy path. We were surrounded by vast, steep fields as they twisted and turned, climbed and dropped, all trying to get a foothold on theContinue reading “Memories: Reptile On A Cliff”
Memories: The Cutlery Bird
We had parked the car and were getting out. We were at RSPB Arne in Dorset. Now I know I am usually based in Devon but we were on holiday for my birthday. We had started walking. One of the main RSPB reserves, Arne held the last population of dartford warblers in the UK backContinue reading “Memories: The Cutlery Bird”
The Bovey Birder 