Tuesday 23rd September 2025 A chilly start under brilliant blue skies, once again the numbers of Swallows and House Martins, plus a scattering of ... by Katie Black
Monday 22nd September 2025 Sweeping across the blue sky a constant stream of Swallows, the sun gleaming on the dark blue plumage, House Martins a... by Katie Black
Sunday 21st September 2025 After yesterdays crashing seas and strong winds a much calmer patrol this morning in the early sunshine. Down to the c... by Katie Black
Saturday 20th September 2025 Shafts of sunlight emerging between the thickening layer of grey cloud, the beams highlighting the wonderful colours o... by Katie Black
Friday 19 September 2025 It’s a beautiful sunny morning as I enter to do my first Diary in a fair while. Here I can hear many a Robin, a ... by Jason Hazlett
Thursday 18 September, 2025 Entering the bird hide I managed to avoid a spider web strand. Just as I thought there was little to see, a Roe Deer, ... by Paul Jones
Wednesday 17 September, 2025 The wind fights against me as I head through the meadows. Hawthorn leaves are starting to turn brown along the edges, ... by Hannah Hastings
Tuesday 16th September 2025 The sound of cows mooing accompanied my wander towards where they are, the gates, electric fence and trough checked an... by Katie Black
Monday 15th September, 2025 A wild and windy morning, with strong south-westerly swinging through the park. Holm Oak branches rock ferociously and... by Ben Holley
Sunday 14th September 2025 Out to check the cattle, so giving my morning route a direction to head off into, and as I began the movement in the B... by Katie Black
Saturday 13th September 2025 Mercifully, the heavy rain that accompanied my commute this morning had lifted by the time I arrived for this morning&... by Ross Packman
Friday 12th September 2025 The tan hide of Roe Deer catching the sunlight as it stood in the long grass by the gate, the antlers showing against ... by Katie Black
Thursday 11 September, 2025 A short but sweet walk this morning, as I ducked out early to avoid the heavy rain. Through the car park where Great T... by Hannah Hastings
Wednesday 10th September, 2025 It’s a little damp underfoot as I set out this morning with Goldfinch and Swallow moving across the sky. Dark cu... by Ben Holley
Tuesday 09 September, 2025 Amidst the changeable weather of the season, I was greeted this morning by bright water and a stiff breeze, the Isle o... by Ross Packman
Monday 8th September 2025 The air filled with House Martins, Sand Martins and Swallows this morning, swooping up and over the hedgerows, the whi... by Katie Black
Sunday 7th September 2025 Hundreds of Swallows and Sand Martins swooping overhead the most noticeable feature of my early patrol across the Nati... by Katie Black
Saturday 06 September, 2025 A bright breezy morning with the perfect walking temperature. Heading along Long Meadow with wonderful views of Old Ha... by Hannah Hastings
Friday 5th September 2025 What a change from yesterday’s rain and blustery wind, to today’s sunshine and gentle breeze – and w... by Katie Black
Thursday 4th September 2025 A blustery walk to the cliffs where the sea was a churning mass of white crests amid the blue and great water – ... by Katie Black
Wednesday 03 September, 2025 It’s another overcast and windy day with heavy showers. As I walk past the Learning Centre I spot 2x Magpies and... by Jason Hazlett
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 A damp morning for the early stroll, with rain coming down and the earth a little slippery and muddy underfoot –... by Katie Black
Monday 01 September, 2025 I arrive at Durlston putting my waterproof jacket on in case of rain, something I have not been doing for ages for the... by Jason Hazlett
Sunday 31st August 2025 With the last day of August upon us already, the Park has a definite autumnal look to it. The hedgerows a mass of earl... by Katie Black
Saturday 30 August, 2025 Heading through the meadows the few days of rain have already had an impact. The once dull brown dry cracking paths, n... by Hannah Hastings
Friday 29 August, 2025 A bright sunny morning spreads across the park after last night heavy rain. Heading down through the woodlands to the ... by Hannah Hastings
Thursday 28 August, 2025 Heading out to the meadows with blue skies over head, a pleasant light breeze to accompany me. Though looking west dar... by Hannah Hastings
Wednesday 27th August, 2025 September approaches, and the hay meadows have been cut, now that most of the flowers have gone to seed. However some ... by Ben Holley
Tuesday 26th August 2025 As I began my daily patrol of Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve, I was engulfed in a grey dampish blanket ... by Katie Black