Garston Wood

Deer Bells at Garston Wood

claire ford — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:47:56 GMT

This was taken early this morning (Bank Holiday Monday 2013) at Garston Wood, what a lovely shot my husband Robin took and how lucky were we to come across the deer peeking out of the Bluebells in the early sunlight (I take it it's a him if he has antlers!). The Bluebells were lovely although looking at them we would leave it another week or so and they might be at their best... We havent been there before and it was so peaceful and being early morning we could hear many a bird chattering away. Another walker spotted nuthatches and tree creepers.

Hooligan!

M-squared — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:16:10 GMT

Marsh Tit.

It's some while since I last visited Garston Wood and, when I returned on 1st May 2013, I was greeted just out of the car park by a pair of March Tit. This one's ravaging a bud!

Wood Spurge (Euhorbia amygdaloides)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:23:24 GMT

A stunning wildflower of woodlands in southern England, including Garston Wood.

Stitchwort (Stellaria sp)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:20:09 GMT

A common component of the English spring woodland flora, I love the way these plants look alongside bluebells in Garston Wood.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:17:25 GMT

Solomon's Seal is a bulbous plant which grows in ancient woodland. In late spring it can be seen flowering in Garston Wood.

Purple Clay (Diarsia brunnea)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:12:43 GMT

A common woodland moth with a beautiful purple sheen on its wings.

Poplar Hawk-Moth (Laothoe populi)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:09:05 GMT

A common moth across the country, but nonetheless still a spectacular sight (although not easily seen on a tree trunk)!

Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:05:17 GMT

A typical resident of deciduous woodland, this attractive moth flies in early summer.

Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:02:06 GMT

Some of Garston's columbines are pale pink, rather than the typical purple.

Mocha (Cyclophora annularia)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:00:04 GMT

Another nationally rare moth which finds a home in Garston Wood.

Kent Black Arches (Meganola albula)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:57:46 GMT

A nationally uncommon moth, which I have seen several times in Garston Wood.

Greater Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera chlorantha)

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:55:00 GMT

One of the jewels of Garston Wood, these moth-pollinated orchids flower in May, and have a delightful scent in the evening.

Columbine

andrewh — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:51:21 GMT

Columbine flowers along the rides in Garston Wood in May.

English Bluebell

Pete — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:11:10 GMT

Wild Garlic

Pete — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:40:05 GMT

lots of garlic here too, not just bluebells