THE WESSEX REIVER

Since 2008 an eclectic ad hoc forage into British natural history, the rural scene, country ways and and related topics. Now retired. Another blog covers my interest in the period 1750-1850 'Mostly Woolgathering' Social media via Instagram @wessex_reiver

Saturday, 29 January 2022

February comes a knocking early?

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Many people have noted in recent years that clearly defined seasons seem to be a thing of the past. Whether this is a long term change or si...
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Monday, 17 January 2022

Avalon Marshes Complex - A winter's walk.

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It has been 6 months or so since my last blog post. Back then, in June, it was a scorching hot sunny day and I was to be found looking for l...
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Monday, 28 June 2021

In Search of the Large Blue Butterfly.

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The afternoon was hot. One of those mid summer days when the light is intense and without a gentle breeze, the air would be suffering and hu...
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Sunday, 20 June 2021

Was that a river warbler I saw before me?

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Sometimes I do wonder if there is a malevolent force conspiring towards me - not in a bad way, but I do wonder.  Recently a very rare Britis...
Monday, 3 May 2021

Why do We Watch Wildlife?

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 Why do we watch wildlife?  It is a question I've occasionally asked myself, often when the rain is dribbling down my neck, or I'm b...
Sunday, 14 February 2021

Inside A Ring Of Peewits.

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" It is not spring yet. Spring is being dreamed, and the dream is more wonderful and more blessed than ever was spring. "  A Flock...
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