On Walkabout.

With our lengthy walk on the Quantocks last week,

 we walked from woodland into wide open spaces,

then diverting slightly down a country road leading us

 in between a walkway through the very tall pine trees.

The temperature & dampness here was much more noticeable . . . .

The discovery of many species of fungi was quite extensive. . . .

All of our finds were of varying sizes,

one so big taking us both  by surprise.

In the woodland, someone had been busy making a den.

Very impressive. . . .

Through the pines though, further activity was going on.

The rough road was extremely muddy & churned up.

Then we discovered why, the sound of a heavy transporter lorry passed us by.

Further on we found them loading up the lorries with lumbered pine wood.

We had missed a sign on route, as we weren't mean't to come this way,

as the forestry comission are thinning the trees. Work that is continuing for a few months,

 but the smell of freshly cut wood was very pleasant.

Something else that was noticeable,

was the abundance of lichen growing on many varities of trees.

On this day's walk, there was much to enjoy & remember.

Looking forward to going again . . . . .lets hope its soon.