Author Ian thew
When you are privileged, as I am, to live in the heart of a New Forest enclosure, the urge to travel to far off places is seldom felt.
Blackensford Brook
… in the late 1800’s and again in the 1950’s. Mires were drained and watercourses were dredged and straightened in order to increase the flow velocity in the rivers and as a result reduced the seasonal flooding.
Locaton stone at Burley Outer Rails
The location stone set in the wall of the cottage shows it was built in 1811.
Boris the cat
Suddenly Boris the cat, who I thought was asleep, flew from the settee and spitting fiercely he swiped the fox’s muzzle
Cep
The golden rule is that if you are the slightest unsure of a mushroom leave it alone, do not pick it and certainly do not eat it
Buck in Velvet
Fallow Bucks … sport the velvet knobs that will rapidly develop into magnificent heads
Chanterelle
Some parts of the Forest are inviolate and fungi collecting in these areas is not permitted.
Male Great Spotted Woodpecker
Oyster Mushroom
Oyster mushrooms swarm all over fallen beech trees
Diane's Ride
From Woolfield Hill towards Mouses Cupboard
Douglas Fir
Gods Gate
a carved inscription which reads ‘ALL THIS BEAUTY IS OF GOD’
Mint Beetle
Beside Blackensford Brook
Riding over Sandy Ridge
Garden Party
Chickens at Burley Rails
Red Deer
Of the Forest residents the Red deer is the largest wild mammal in Great Britain and is a true native.
The Drive
From Dogpit Gate in autumn.
