Tag Archives: Chilterns

Noticing nature on Dadima’s Walk

Posted on 02/03/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined Dadima’s walk along the Ridgeway, taking photos and noticing nature, in enjoyable inter-generational company. Continue reading →

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Getting outside with Dadima

Posted on 30/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined Dadima’s walk at Ashridge in the Chilterns and, as always, learnt much in great company. Continue reading →

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My kind of bunting

Posted on 02/06/2022 by campaignerkate

On 2 June the villages were adorned with bunting, but I sought another type of bunting. Continue reading →

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Privacy prevails

Posted on 22/08/2021 by campaignerkate

Sadly Buckinghamshire Council has approved ugly new gates at the Old Vicarage in Turville. Continue reading →

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A blaze of firecrests

Posted on 23/03/2021 by campaignerkate

On the first day of spring I set off on a walk not expecting to see my first-ever firecrests. Continue reading →

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Dusk at the top of the wood

Posted on 12/04/2020 by campaignerkate

It was peaceful at dusk at the top of the wood. Continue reading →

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On new year’s day every bird counts

Posted on 02/01/2020 by campaignerkate

On new year’s day I am eager to see any species of bird for the year’s records. Continue reading →

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The mis-mapping of downland

Posted on 21/12/2019 by campaignerkate

When walking recently on Shirburn Hill in Oxfordshire I found that the mapped access land was identical to the unmapped downland. Continue reading →

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Jingle-jangle morning

Posted on 16/05/2019 by campaignerkate

I was up early this morning to look for corn buntings near Lodge Hill at Bledlow in the Bucks Chilterns, and was at the start of my walk by 6.30.  As I crossed the fields the skylarks were singing, with … Continue reading →

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Chilterns’ future

Posted on 29/01/2019 by campaignerkate

I have commented on the draft management plan for the Chilterns AONB: mostly good but too laid-back on paths and access. Continue reading →

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