A Maiden Visit

With Ted being pampered in the groom room in Dorchester, I decided to visit Maiden Castle, which was just a 10 minute drive away. Having parked up here, I then had 2 hours to wander around the hill to see what was about.

The Iron Age Fort at Maiden Castle Here.

A panoramic view from Maiden Castle

The first highlight was my first Corn Bunting of the year, singing on the car park fence. What a great start, in fact there were at least 4 more singing males along my walk.

My first Corn Bunting of the year, singing from the car park fence.

And another Corn Bunting...........

.............which managed to hang onto the fence, in gale force conditions, and then sing a few notes as well.

A Common Marble Celypha lacunana

Dichrorampha sp.

A Peacock caterpillar

More Photos and videos will appear here tomorrow.