Westcountry Wildlife Diary

There's plenty to see by the seaside in the autumn

The Mewstone at Wembury The days are certainly getting chillier. I’m an early morning swimmer, going a few times a week before work to enjoy the ambience of the sea and find some mental calm before the realities of the day seep in. Recently when I’ve arrived at my swimming... Read more →

Discovering fungi on autumnal ambles

Autumn landscape, Devonport Leat Walking among trees has always given me a great sense of peace. There’s a certain stillness to be found in a forest and it engages the senses of sight, smell, sound and touch. I’ve been going on a few woodland walks recently, mostly on Dartmoor, to... Read more →