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Shillingstone in Dorset Another dragonfly emerges from its' larvi case on an iris leaf next to Cookwell Brook. This one is clearly identifiable as a male Southern Hawker, by the yellow triangle situated on its' abdomen, behind the rear wing sockets. The wings on the right of the picture are not yet fully inflated. The River Stour and the ponds and streams in the North Dorset Stour Valley create an environment for a great many species of dragonflies, butterflies and moths. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset A short pause, after a maiden flight across the pond, before flying off along Cookwell Brook towards the River Stour. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset It climbs into the sunlight, possibly to dry its wings. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset 4 hours after emerging from its larvi case, it has unfolded its wings. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset A Dragonfly imerging from its larvi case, under the bridge over my garden Pond. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Five hours after freeing itself from its larvi case, its' wings are spread, ready for take off. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Evening Round up for milking, Holloway Farm, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Evening fire, Cookwell, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset View of Conygar Coppice, from Cookwell Brook, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Time to relax by Cookwell Brook, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 3 people have added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone, in Dorset. Sunrise over Hambledon Hill, and the Stour Valley. Viewed from The North Dorset Trailway, Shillingstone. Both Hambldon Hill and it's neighbour Hodd Hill, are both Iron Age Forts. Hodd Hill was also used by the Romans. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2 people have added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset A silent, peaceful sunset, over Shillingstone Forest. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset There are a few bee keepers in the area and Shillingstone Honey can be bought locally. I photographed this rather damp specimen, sheltering from a shower in one of my Pelargoniums. Shillingstone is blessed with a great many cottage-style gardens, which attract not only the local bees, but a large variety of butterflies and moths. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset A squadron of gulls coming in from the west over Conygar Coppice. The River Stour provides an alternative feeding ground for sea birds, during rough conditions on the coast. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset 'Shepherd's Delight' a spectacular sunset over Conygar Coppice, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Last one home, Conygar Coppice. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Looking north over Shillingstone, from The Wessex Ridgeway, shillingstone Hill. The village is medium-sized with a population of about 800. Its nearest neighbouring villages are Okeford Fitzpaine, 1 mile west and Child Okeford, 1 mile northeast. There are 2 'hamlets' nearby, Hammoon and Fiddleford. The nearest town is Sturminster Newton, 3.5 miles north. The villages of Stourpaine and Durweston are situated 3 miles southeast and the town of Blandford Forum 6 miles southeast. The North Dorset trailway runs between the village and the river Stour, crossing The Wessex Ridgeway just south of the village. The iron age and Roman forts of Hambledon Hill and Hod Hill overlook the village to the east. Shillingstone and Blandford forests rise up to the west. These are both part of the Dorset AONB areas which make Shillingstone a popular base for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset The last rays, Shillingstone Forest. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Jacob Sheep, part of the Gasson Flock, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
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Shillingstone in Dorset Dawn, on the flooded River Stour, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
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