This is a bit of a departure for me as this topic is not about Big Moor and is not even in Derbyshire! Nottinghamshire had a recent visit from a hoopoe which is a rare sight anywhere in the UK. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
This is not Chatsworth or Richmond Park. Here on Big Moor we have genuine wild red deer with a stare that can go right through you and antlers which could do the same! In all the years I have … Continue reading
Deer are forming groups all over the Moor now and as a result some are being seen in unusual places. The first 2 photographs below were not taken on Stoke Flat but were taken from the Owler Bar – Longshaw … Continue reading
Several reports from around the Moors are all saying that this year’s rut is under way albeit in a sedate form so far. To check the current situation I went onto Stoke Flat – under White Edge. Yes there were … Continue reading
No idea what any of them are but they all look suspicious to me. … Continue reading
I make no excuses for posting more pictures of my favourite creatures! The darters were around in strength at Ramsley this afternoon and it was mating time for the common hawkers. We saw 2 pairs join together over the water … Continue reading
The Darters are the last major group of dragonflies to hatch – at least they are around here. We have 2 main types, the common darter and the black darter. Both like the peaty boggy areas on the Moors and … Continue reading
The busiest car park around Big Moor must be the one at Curbar Gap. For some time there has been an ice cream van on duty most days but now we have a new facility:- This is Jolly’s – Coffee … Continue reading
Next to Big Moor is the Longshaw Estate which is run entirely by The National Trust. Big Moor is, of course, part of The Eastern Moors which is jointly administered by The National Trust and the RSPB. There is a … Continue reading
I have already recorded the golden ringed dragonfly and the female emperor on the Eastern Moors but these are only 2 of the many dragonflies and damselflies that can be found. Large red damselfly I think the dragons and damsels … Continue reading