Open University Exploring Nature Walk

Monday August 13th 2012
Thorncombe Woods

A damp afternoon so none of the butterflies we had hoped for. Not many birds either but the lichens were at their best and we were lucky enough to find a small adder. So definitely worth going out in the wet for.
Birds (mostly heard!)

Wood Pigeon
Wren
Robin
Jackdaw
Chaffinch




Reptiles

Adder








Plants (a selection)

Common Heather
Cross-leaved Heath
Bell Heather
Great Mullein
Wild Gooseberry
Hazel
Beech
Oak
Holly
Sweet Chestnut
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© Bob Ford/Nature Portfolio


Cladonia lichen?

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