A Different Castle?

A Different Castle?, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Corfe Castle looks very different when you see it from the heath to the North.
It still looks impressive though and must have been quite a site in its day.

Not A Baby Sika

Not A Baby Sika, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

After Monday's walk when I went looking for the newly born Roe deer, last night I went on a Sika hunt.
A much easier mission, but not too many youngsters about. A couple more weeks perhaps?
Still, there were plenty of Squirrels around and they are alway fun to watch.

Golden Hammer

Golden Hammer, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Evening walks are a must when the weather is like it is now! Clear blue skies, a slight warm wind and the promise of a few Yellowhammers! There was plenty to see last night, but these were the brightest.

Walking In The Tall Grass

Walking In The Tall Grass, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

There was lenty of things in the tall grass and most of them seemed intent on biting me.
My main aim was to find the local Roe deer to see if there were any new borns. It didn't take long to find one group and they had just a single nipper. I took a photograph, but they were a long way off and between me and the Sun, so it is not great. I'll leave it for a few weeks before I try to get closer. This then, as a consolation prize, may be dad!

Head On

Head On, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Large Red Dragons as well as a few assorted blues kept me amused for a while. Not a bad spot to sit either, off the beaten track, with newts in the pond and Kestrels and Buzzards overhead.

Small & Blue

Small & Blue, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Just abnout every little butterfly we saw this morning was blue and very quick. These two had other things on their minds and stayed still for a while. Holly Blues I think, but I am now expert.

Summer Meadows

Summer Meadows, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Today was just about perfect for enjoying the meadows at Durlston. The breeze made the flowers and grasses move like a hilltop ocean.
Beautiful colours and an incredible amount of life means there is always something to photograph.