A week in the forest and surrounding area

Had a great week in Sherwood Forest in a cabin. Surrounded by wildlife and with the family. managed to capture a range of plants, insects and animals.
Looking after a 2yr old Grandson prevents the usual observations but great fun.
Will have to revisit.

Posted on April 15, 2012 08:18 PM by acljohn acljohn

Observations

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What

Minotaur Beetle (Typhaeus typhoeus)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 6, 2012

Description

Very shiny, strongly ribbed elytra. Three thoracic horns.

Photos / Sounds

What

Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 7, 2012

Description

On Holiday - view from cabin Bedroom window - predominantly gray fur with a brownish colour tinge. A white underside and a large bushy tail.

Photos / Sounds

What

Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 8, 2012

Description

On bird table at back of cabin - 3 observed - all predominantly gray fur with a brownish colour tinge. A white underside and a large bushy tail.

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What

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Orange/red breast and face lined with grey, brown upperparts and a whitish belly.

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What

Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. Large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump.

Photos / Sounds

What

European Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Leaves divided into three segments with flowers about 2 cm diameter, with six petal-like segments with many stamens.

Photos / Sounds

What

White Deadnettle (Lamium album)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Leaves are triangular with a rounded base, softly hairy, and with a serrated margin; flowers are white, produced in whorls on the upper part of the stem.

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What

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Large, pointed oval leaves with marked serrations; purple flowers.

Photos / Sounds

What

Ground-Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Mats of hairy stems. The corolla is four-lobed and blueish; at the center are two long, protruding stamens. Solitary flowers occur in leaf axils. The leaves are rounded or kidney-shaped with blunt teeth and short stalks.

Photos / Sounds

What

Periwinkles (Genus Vinca)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 9, 2012

Description

Leaves are broad, glossy dark green with a leathery texture.
The flowers are solitary in the leaf axils; they are violet/purple

Photos / Sounds

What

Greylag Goose (Anser anser)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 12, 2012

Description

Pink legs and feet, and an orange bill.
Plumage greyish-brown, with a darker head and paler belly. The plumage is also patterned by the pale fringes on its feathers.

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What

Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 12, 2012

Description

Black-plumaged bird with a grey nape and distinctive white irises to its eyes.

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What

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)

Observer

acljohn

Date

April 13, 2012

Description

Plumage black with a purple sheen. Bill, legs and feet also black.

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