Daily Diary

A chilly morning for the patrol, but the sun was squeezing between the dark grey clouds above the Isle of Wight, drawi...

As wintertime, it was okay that it was wet and grey. I checked on the Hereford Cattle, in South Field, where I was del...

A quick downward swoop before a Kestrel hovers in the sky: It’s wings outstretched and steady, but making consta...

A light silvery frost coast the ground as I head out on my walk this morning, the first frost of the year. I head thro...

Both sunrises and sunsets are a welcome joy, at Durlston, this time of year. Apparently, content in South Field, it ha...

A still morning, with a sky filled with rippled grey cloud, though some bright winter sun shines through slits in the ...

Along the muddy track, the Cows are now grazing in South field and round the back of the Warden’s cottage. As I ...

A quick check on the Cows, now grazing in South Field and Field 34 – just by the Learning Centre – as I di...

As I began by walking through the meadows the sound of mooing filling the air. The Herefords are in the back fields, a...

A welcome chance to let my walking boots dry out, with a dry and sunny start to the day (after a month of rain). Non...

I had to admire the Park Run volunteers already out sweeping leaves, place signs and safety barriers. Always ready to ...

A golden glow through the woodland where the trees are warmed with morning sunlight. The Elm leaves have turned a fant...

Another blustery and wet morning on the top of the hill here at Durlston, the wind gusting and sending water through ...

A really beautiful morning, with a bit of nip in the air first thing. Yesterday’s heavy showers have blown throu...

It was a dull start with cloud and wind, but the rain waited until towards the end of my walk. Vibration came from the...

The strong south west wind blowing across the Country Park, accompanied by yesterday’s 17mm more rain made for s...

A rather grey start to the day, with a sky marbled with grey cloud making the few patches of blue and gold all the bri...

I begin my walk following the winding road to the Lighthouse: It stands out in the distance, bright white walls reflec...

Rosehip dangled from a wind shaken hedgerow as I headed to check on the Hereford cattle. Entering Saxon, it felt as th...

I slowed my drive into work this morning with the heavy rain hammering down, but noting the bright blue skies moving s...

The rain and wind have returned in full force with the wind reaching speeds of up to 49mph last night. The wind whips ...

A westerly wind whistles through the woods; the leaf fall having left a canopy of barren branches upon the Ash and Syc...

The bird ringers we in so bird song recordings rang out. Still Wood Pigeons were on the move, about one hundred headed...

This morning was dominated by the migration of Woodpigeon. Initially forty streamed over the car parking heading south...

TONIGHT'S STARGAZING CANCELLED. Another wet grey morning, though the sun is trying its hardest to peak through the...

Heading across the sky above me was a huge flock of Wood Pigeons, a quick estimated count numbered over 800 birds, the...

Last night I took an off-road vehicle home ready to be called out, if needed, like many other Dorset Council staff. Al...

Above the sound of the strong wind blowing in from the south-west, came the sound of mooing coming from close-by &ndas...

Another wild night of wind, rain, thunder and lightning with another 14.9mm of rain recorded last night, totalling ove...

Yippee sunlight! I too had charm of Goldfinch greet me outside the centre as they flew over Ash, Sycamore & Willow...