For ‘crab’ read ‘scrobb’ #trees

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 22, 2017 in 2017, Crab Apple, July, Summer, Trees | 0 comments

The ‘crab’ in Crab Apple derives from ‘scrobb,’ the Anglo-Saxon for ‘shrub’, says Stevens. (more…)

Ringlet #butterflies

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 21, 2017 in 2017, Butterflies, July, Ringlet, Summer | 0 comments

Aphantopus hyperantus. (more…)

Adam and Eve, Devils and Angels #wildflowers

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 20, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, July, Lords and Ladies, Summer | 0 comments

Also known as Lords and Ladies, among a cluster of common names. (more…)

Muntjac Deer #wildlife

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 19, 2017 in 2017, Deer, Fauna, July, Mammals, Muntjac, Summer | 0 comments

Muntiacus reevesi. (more…)

Roe approaching the pond #wildlife

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 18, 2017 in 2017, Deer, Fauna, July, Mammals, Roe, Summer | 0 comments

Capreolus capreolus. (more…)

Meadowsweet #plants

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 17, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, July, Meadowsweet, Provisional identification, Summer | 0 comments

Filipendula ulmaria, provisional identification.. (more…)

Tufted Vetch #wildflowers

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 16, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, July, Summer, Tufted Vetch | 2 comments

Many thanks to Neil who identified this vetch as Vicia cracca. Haven’t seen it before and another new species recorded for the wood! (more…)

North ride #nature

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 15, 2017 in 2017, July, Rides, Summer | 0 comments

Looking east. (more…)

Anti-inflammatory #wildflowers

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 14, 2017 in 2017, Flowers, July, Self-heal, Summer | 0 comments

Birthday blue is the colour …

Selfheal, Prunella vulgaris, is a common herb with a long history of medicinal use, says Kewscience. (more…)

Ringlets #butterflies

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 13, 2017 in 2017, Butterflies, July, Ringlet, Summer | 0 comments

Courting Aphantopus hyperantus. (more…)

Type of Brindle? #moths

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 12, 2017 in 2017, Insects, July, Moth, Summer, Unidentified | 0 comments

Help appreciated – possibly a moth, possibly a type of Brindle but not at all sure. (more…)

The UK’s largest species of fritillary #butterflies #insects

Posted by Wildwood on Jul 11, 2017 in 2017, Butterflies, Insects, July, Silver-washed Fritillary, Summer | 0 comments

Silver-washed Fritillary, Argynnis paphia, on Brambles, Rubus fruticosus. (more…)