Butterflies, or lack of them

Yet another bright blue sunny day, hardly a cloud in the sky but with a light breeze to make walking a pleasure. A longer walk was preferred today but some respite from the sun was called for so the Lavant walk as far as The Rubbing House then back via West Dean was the order […]

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Surprises in the Sky

For the first time in months we went for the short walk around Itchenor that’s such a pleasure; shame it’s been denied until now due to the restrictions. The sailing club is now firmly gated off, It’s not clear whether this is to keep Corvid 19 in or out. Just past the club, adjacent to […]

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Consequences, Corvid & Weather

High pressure still dominates so there’s a bright blue sky, low tide is at 8ish so there’s acres of mud; it’s pleasant to be at Dell Quay. The skylarks are in great form this morning, where they nest so successfully is a mystery but I’m pleased they’ve been able to maintain their numbers. The dry […]

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Summer in Spring

It’s another very warm day, expected to be well over 25 degrees and even early in the morning it’s warm. The earth is parched through lack of rain, some recent thunderstorms passed us by, it’s like high summer even though it’s Spring. Just after leaving our car at St Marys in Chidham we came upon […]

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Reedbeds and Hedges

Around Prinstead this morning the activity in the reed beds was intense, the strident call of the Reed Warbler could be heard from a distance. Up close it was difficult to see any individual birds today, they seemed more settled than they often are so remained hidden. Since reading about them I’ve taken a greater […]

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Surprises in the Sunshine

Apuldram really is the most delightful spot for a short walk, there’s always something interesting to see; today was no exception. Although the tide was at it’s lowest at 5am, by 9am it still hadn’t come in much so plenty of the stony bottom of the Lavant outfall was visible. Just in front of the […]

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Rampent Growth

Not much time this morning so only a quick walk around the walls of the City on yet another bright sunny day. What’s immediately noticeable is the growth of plants beside the Lavant and the paths. They seem to have doubled in size and are now spilling over both path and stream. The main culprit […]

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Boat Preparation at Prinstead

Under the influence of a significant, stable high pressure system the temperature is steadily rising it’s time to don warm weather gear and take a walk around the harbour between Nutbourne and Thornham.  This will be the first time we’ve been this way for a while so the first thing that’s noticeable are these painted […]

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Downs Livestock

For the first time in over two months we’ve been able to go up to the Downs, to see for miles and hear the Skylarks again. It’s only when you can’t do it that you appreciate how wonderful it is. Plenty of change, the hedgerows have grown up to become quite intrusive places, in other […]

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Agricultural Activity

It’s a bright sunny day, if a bit chilly early on, a good time to visit Dell Quay and Copperas without having to walk all the way there and back thanks to the relaxation of the corvid 19 restrictions. What’s immediately evident is that the farmland has changed enormously, someone certainly has been busy! Several […]

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