Exploring a new wood.

[fishfish]

Another fine day was had in Wiltshire,this weather sure is good for the soul as well a S.A.D ,so having a bit of get-up-and-go we got-up-and-went to a woods we spotted on the OS map just 10 miles from my home.
After a trip to the shop we arrived at Easleigh woods ,it is a mixed bag of species of trees,a few pines in the interior and some deciduouse dotted about with plenty of rowan,ash and hazel around the edges,there was more than just a few game birds about so we kept the dogs close and under proper control,we saw signs of Roe and Fallow deer too. Our route took us along the north east side of the woods a total circuit of about 3 miles which was enough for the kids really as they were running all over the place and probably clocked up 10 miles! lol

heres a few pics from our trip out, btw anyone ID the bug?

Eastleigh woods by fishfish_01, on Flickr

Bens bug. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

beetle by fishfish_01, on Flickr

Beetle by fishfish_01, on Flickr

The burl oak. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

sammy and sarah. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

Robin reads the map. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

clear autumn skies by fishfish_01, on Flickr

time for a brew by fishfish_01, on Flickr

time for a brew by fishfish_01, on Flickr

me by fishfish_01, on Flickr

Map. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

den building. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

den done! by fishfish_01, on Flickr

sammy loves the woods. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

charlie. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

pheasant ,deer and squirel tracks by fishfish_01, on Flickr

new jay feathers by fishfish_01, on Flickr

group pic. by fishfish_01, on Flickr

comments and questions welcome!

 

[mountainm]

Great trip. Looks like a dor beetle to me.

 

[fishfish]

yep i recon its a dor beetle!

 

[woodspirits]

thanks fish for sharing your day, heartwarming to see your family enjoying themselves in nature.

 

[weekender]

What Woodspirits said 👍some great pictures.


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[Tank]

Great post fish. Looks like you and the family had a good day.nice spot for a brew. Thanks for sharing

 

[MadMedic-UK]

Looks like a good trip and the family enjoyed themselves.


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[fishfish]

thanks guys .will be back there again this week for a better expploration of the western side.

 

[Goatboy]

Great report Mr Fish, and as the others have said great to see the whole family out having fun and learning. And that's an excellent titfer your wearing, great shape and colour, like that a lot.

 

[fishfish]

aye i love the hat!

 

[vizsla]

Cracking pics looks like a good find, lovely kids chap who all look like there enjoying the outdoors