In the nighttime Autumn woods

 

Who is moving around these cold wet Autumn nights out of sight - the muntjack, the roe deer and the badger.

Unexpected in the woodland

Somewhat unexpected animals caught on my camera traps in recent months have included a tawny owl and a buzzard but here is a bird I had no idea at all was present in the little strip of local woodland - a woodcock. This is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird of the woods. It is also mainly nocturnal, which may explain why I have not seen one before. Another reason could be because they are relatively rare and on the UK's red list. 

Anyway, here is one!

When the Walrus Comes Knocking!

This summer a walrus wondered around Europe far from his Arctic home caused some chaos.

In this blog I consider his story and similar marine mammals found far from home.

Thanks to Dan Jarvis for the photo.

"What do you do if a walrus suddenly turns up in your ‘backyard’ far from its natural home? This is a dilemma that many people have been facing over the last few months as the world’s most famous walrus, Wally, made his grand tour of Europe. During his travels, he went as far south as Spain and also visited France, Wales, England and Ireland. Responses to his presence were varied...... " 

To tread the rest of the blog please click HERE.

 

Autumn 2021 - colours and textures.

 

Spindle tree berries

Ivy

Old man's beard and hawthorn berries.