tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post2488252667073974405..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Chiltern ridge and fabulous bluebell woodsAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-71302976327121994852018-05-14T18:57:05.481+01:002018-05-14T18:57:05.481+01:00I counted n=12 walkers in total, one of whom arriv...I counted n=12 walkers in total, one of whom arrived lat and met us in the pub. All but 1 did the longer version. Only a few were eating in the pub, nonetheless it was busy with a wait of about 45 minutes. The rest had their own lunch nearby (St. Peter and St. Paul's church was a few minutes detour but made a lovely picnic spot). The weather was w=dry_warmer_and_sunnier_as_the_day_went_on. A very nice walk and a good tea at The Valiant Trooper in Aldbury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-7134307305318744452018-05-08T21:33:40.644+01:002018-05-08T21:33:40.644+01:00What time is the suggested train for this walk?What time is the suggested train for this walk?MoonBrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511561454961280679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-42709845932507503022018-05-07T19:47:24.876+01:002018-05-07T19:47:24.876+01:00You SAW a cuckoo? Gosh. And a turtle dove too. I a...You SAW a cuckoo? Gosh. And a turtle dove too. I am very jealous.Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314024151810191831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-88607342856902541222018-05-07T18:19:52.399+01:002018-05-07T18:19:52.399+01:00Talking about cuckoo - I did a Islip circular yes...Talking about cuckoo - I did a Islip circular yesterday and spend most of my time around the Otmoor RSPB. Was lucky in a way as I saw a cuckoo singing and also flying around. In fact while walking round the reserve and hides I heard a turtle purring, lots of sedge warblers and other types of warbles singing their hearts out. Also plenty of black cap birds too. Best of all was a little tern was spotted in of the hides.Bird of prey especially hobbies and marsh harriers were spotted. Very hot day indeed and trains were packed with shoppers for Bicester. Thought some of you might like an update on wildlife if you are doing future walks around Islip. <br /><br />MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-42504536950795040212018-05-06T22:03:04.826+01:002018-05-06T22:03:04.826+01:00As of Sunday 6 May, Flat Isley was looking wonderf...As of Sunday 6 May, Flat Isley was looking wonderful. This is a huge bluebell wood, though that may not be apparent when you first approach it from the main walk route: go a good 150 metres in for the full effect. <br /><br />The first mile and a half or so (as far as the road) of the Berkhamsted extension was also awash with bluebells today. I have never seen them looking so good. <br /><br />Will all this last another week? Who can say. But I saw no sign of decline today and the Ashridge woods traditionally come out a week to ten days later than those in Kent or Surrey. <br /><br />Just to whet your appetite further, approaching Berkhamsted I was serenaded for an HOUR by a cuckoo, the biggest amount of cuckoo song I have heard since I was a child. Obviously I am hoping that by next Sunday he has met a lady cuckoo, some poor dunnock couple have a hungry adopted chick and the cuckoos are on their way back to Africa. But you never know.Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314024151810191831noreply@blogger.com