Tadham and Aller Moors

by Jeff Bevan · Published 8th October 2023 · Updated 17th October 2023

Roe Deer – Aller Moor, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_3623

Today I walked over to Tadham and Aller Moors neighbours of Tealham Moor. To be honest I’m not sure where one moor finishes and the other begins – so I’ve probably labelled some or all of the pictures wrongly.

Like at Tealham Moor, water filled ditches take on the role of hedges. But the ground is a bit less wet and there are more trees.

I stopped at a small bridge in the dark in time to watch the sunrise over the North Drain which cuts through both moors. Sadly, the sun never broke through the low clouds.

Dawn from Sand Drove Bridge – Aller Moor, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_3902

I stood not far from a small group of roe deer for about 2 hours while waiting for the sunrise. I was set-up with my tripod before they arrived and maybe they did not noticed me. Now and again one would look up in my direction but we never made eye contact and they just carried on.

Roe Deer – Aller Moor, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_3802

A small amount of autumn mist was hanging around. Early in the morning the swans just seem to float about not really going anywhere, and not feeding.

Mute Swans on Aller Moor – Nr Wedmore, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_4160

I had walked along Allermoor Drove in the dark to reach the bridge. Now with the sun in the sky the return journey was much easier.

Aller Moor Drove – Nr Wedmore, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_4234

I returned later in the day as we have been blessed with glorious summer weather late in October.

Aller Moor Drove – Nr Wedmore, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_4217

In the late summer sunshine the place feels so different.

Aller Moor Drove – Nr Wedmore, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_4217

I keep hearing buzzards but never got up close. Finally, one flew over head as I was returning home.

Buzzard – Over Aller Moor, Somerset Levels, UK. ID MG_3311

And finally…

The bridges on Aller Moor are not as pretty as that on Jack’s Drove over in neighbouring Tealham Moor. There are several of this type of bridge crossing the north drain. I think they do add to the character of the landscape.