Lynchcombe Steps
Before an update on the Lynchcombe nature reserve. This autumn saw the return of Somerset Art Weeks with the theme of Sanctuary. Landing in the Deerleap picnic site was the Pollinator Sanctuary by lear artist...
Tagged: Fungi
Lynchcombe Steps
Autumn at the Lynchcombe nature reserve on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills. With leaves turning gold, deep shadows, morning mists, and brightly coloured fungi in the fields – autumn is a perfect...
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...
Lynchcombe in November
The exciting news from November was the first snow of winter. Not a lot of snow for the Mendip Hills but its still very early in the season so we should get lots more....
Starling Watch
After a fantastic first week at the Starlings expectations were high for the weekend. Ham Wall Another beautiful evening. Some good looking moon ducks in the golden evening light. No clouds today, so...
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Woods One of my favourite woods – beautiful every autumn and full of ancient and recent history. It also has a website maintained by a good friend of mine so we need...
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...
Beacon Wood
Beacon Wood up in the Mendip Hills above Shepton Mallet is one of the best locations in Somerset for fungi as well as autumn colours. From the entrance to the wood you know this place...
Lynchcombe Steps
Berries, mists and sunsets. Autumn can be a special time at the Lynchcombe nature reserve. This Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve sits on the sunny south facing slopes of the Mendip Hills. In autumn berries...
Beacon Hill
My second visit to Beacon Hill this autumn. Compared to the quick rush around the wood in bad light mid-week today I had more time on the weekend to enjoy my visit and properly explore....
