Tuesday 29 October 2013

The Geese and the Ghost - Anthony Phillips (ex Genesis)

After yesterday's mini disaster the Moth Traps were once again deployed in far more favourable conditions. Definitely cooler but dry and only a light breeze which continued throughout today along with a good coating of sunshine.
 LARGER WAINSCOT
has been caught here before but not
 BRICK
 which is common and has been expected.
Given the conditions it was thought worthwhile to take the 20
minutes drive to Mudeford Quay and try for a look at the

ROSEATE TERN (archive)
which must have been there for all of 3 weeks now.
 Afterwards and on the way back a very quick look at a swollen
 RIVER AVON
where it could be seen immediately that all the Geese had once
again departed. There were a few Canada Geese along with c8

GREYLAG GEESE
Singles of LITTLE EGRET and
KINGFISHER were welcome additions, while continuing the
journey a short stop at Sopley Common paid dividends with what
might be considered a late migrating Hobby (small falcon).
The church, of no known dedication, dates from the 12th century,
the chancel and tower are from the 15th and 16th centuries.
17th Century TITHE BARN
SECRET taking a wander.
No idea what secrets this most interesting grave holds.
NAVE
NORMAN FONT
and MASONRY
It would have been of interest to know the
original function of these steps?
Between 1847-85, the poet William Barnes held the living,
and he preached his first and last sermons in the church.
'Fine' 13th century Wall Paintings of
St Christopher carrying Christ (?)
and Frieze.
and what could easily be Medieval Graffiti?
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