Day 3 of our trip to Dorset and we headed off to the Purbeck area of Dorset where we were … More
Category: Dorset
Naturelog: 21st May
Day 2 of our Dorset trip sees us at Ferrybridge on the Chesil Lagoon, a body of tidal water connected … More
Naturelog: 20th May
Keith and I are in Dorset for a few days birdwatching. Arriving from London by train early afternoon we drop … More
Abbotsbury Swannery (2)
Although the Swannery population is made up of Mute Swans the occasional visitor from outside appears to join the residents. … More
Abbotsbury Swannery (1)
The Swannery at Abbotsbury in Dorset was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a farm to produce … More
Northe Fort (4)
The final stage in the history of Northe Fort was during the second world war. Both Portland and Weymouth harbours … More
Northe Fort (3)
The enclosure of the casements and the relocation of the guns to the ramparts of the fort was accompanied by … More
Northe Fort (2)
The fortress was commisioned in 1872. The guns were housed in casements in the fortress wall protected by steel and … More
Northe Fort (1)
Northe point lies at the southern end of Weymouth Harbour with extensive views north over Weymouth Bay and south over … More
Views of Poole Harbour
Photos taken from boat on recent trip to Brownsea island
