Winter sun.
A beautiful walk in the winter sun this afternoon. The wind was as sharp as ice on my face but when followed up by a moment of sun it was...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Jan 3, 2019
- 1 min
Blowing away the cobwebs.
As a start to a new year, I thought it was a good time to blow away some cobwebs at a place close to my heart. Still within the New...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Dec 30, 2018
- 1 min
Moss
This time of year moss can be pleasing to the eye as it is the richest green in the forest. The uk has over 800 species of moss. These...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Dec 29, 2018
- 1 min
Time for reflection.
It is that time of year where we all make an extra effort to spend time with our loved ones, eating and drinking more than usual and not...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Dec 29, 2018
- 1 min
Merry Christmas to you all
Merry Christmas folks! I wish you all a very happy, healthy Christmas full of love and laughter while you enjoy your traditions of this...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Dec 19, 2018
- 1 min
Lichen
Tree bark offers lichen a good place to grow and which type of lichen that grows on certain trees depends on the tree species as what...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
The break of day
I had reasons to smile at first light on this cold winter morning. This old tree is not only a glorious sight at the break of day but...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 24, 2018
- 1 min
Palm oil - what is the right message?
I apologise that this is not a 'New Forest' post, but it is definitely about 'nature and nurture.' Palm oil is a hot subject at the...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 16, 2018
- 1 min
Gloomy day?... I don't this so!
While walking on such a gloomy day there is still an opportunity to find colour. The bright yellow gorse flowers are a welcome sight...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
Knopper galls.
You may have seen some strange looking acorns on the oak trees. These are knopper galls produced by the knopper wasp. They lay their eggs...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 2 min
The common toad.
I was asked why this toad is yellow? So I thought I would share it with you as it is such a 'magnificent beast!' Common toads have some...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 2 min
Lunch with friends.
This cheeky fledgling joined my friends and I for lunch today. Starlings should not be underestimated as they are clever little birds....
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
Autumn in the New Forest.
Autumn is here in its full glory, The woodfire smell on the dark evening air and the eerie sound of rutting deer in the dark, misty...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
The humble ivy.
Ivy gets quite bad press sometimes as it is believed it strangles trees. When in fact it is just using them for support. It has its own...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
Changing of the seasons.
That time of year where everything changes, Including clocks and heating gauges. The atmosphere becomes colder and quiet, while the...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
Nature is medicine.
Feeling rotten from a chest infection and the antibiotic affect I went to the best medical room I know. The forest! Walking in the mixed...
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Jen Blaxall.
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
A really magical season
Autumn is here in its full glory. The wood fire smell on the dark evening air and the eerie sound of rutting deer in the dark, misty...
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