Autumn Woodland
Beacon Hill Wood is a special place in autumn. Golden beach leaves cover the woodland floor providing nutrients for the host of colourful fungi. It is hard to find fungi in perfect condition. So...
Tagged: Ancient Woodland
Mendip Bluebells
Around Wells in Somerset is a patchwork of little woods. It is difficult to tell from the map where one ends and another begins. In spring they are full of bluebells. But if you...
Beacon Hill
Forgive me for going back to Beacon Hill Wood – its simply the best wood for autumn colour in this part of Somerset. Beacon Hill This ancient beech woodland runs along the ridge of...
Rediscovery Trail
Back on the Discovery Trail through the Great Breach Wood in the heart of Somerset. Silver-Washed Fritillaries At this time of year you cannot miss the large silver-washed fritillary butterflies gliding through the rides...
Park Wood Afternoon
Another return visit to Park Wood and my favourite Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa). Those Dark Corners Every wood has its dark corners the secret world of the woodland floor. The evening light finding its way...
