Starting off at the bottom of Crook Peak another early start and greeted to the sight and sound of
Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs and Bullfinches. A long steady climb up to the top of the peak looking out all the way for a Wheatear or Ring Ouzel. Alas no sighting of either both around the peak area or across Wavering Down, very puzzling! Plenty of
Stonechats and
Meadow Pipits though. Good sightings of
Green Woodpecker and
Skylark as well. Either we have missed the Wheatears or they have yet to arrive.
Superb walk through the woods with the awakening of the Spring flowers carpeting the woodland floor. Spotted several Common Morel fungi, a real delicacy we have been informed! Plus the first of the Common Spotted Orchids.
A brilliant hilly hike full of flora, fauna and great views. We both love this challenging walk.
Common Morel - a real delicacy according to the books
Toothwort
Bluebell, Spring is here!
Wood Anemone
Celandine
Toothwort providing nectar
First Ramsons, Wild Garlic
Woodland floor Anemones
Cuckoo Pint
Dog Violet
Early Purple Orchid
Fit to burst!
Stonechat, very good numbers across the peak
Meadow Pipit
Dark-edged Bee -Fly
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