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20-03-2011, 03:58 PM   #1

Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


Here are some photos taken yesterday of our walk through West Dean Woods. The promise of wild daffodils was well and truly kept - thanks to Richard Williamson for describing this walk in The Chichester Observer.











I have to admit that I didn't know that there was a wild daffodil native to the English countryside. It is a far more delicate looking flower than the cultivated varieties and, unfortunately, has no scent.

Further on, after emerging from the forest I came across these bracket funghi that were growing up this tree. The lower ones had been there for some while and were going green. I thought they looked quite sculptural.







At the top of the hill, we were on The South Downs Way - here's a photo looking west towards (we think) Beacon Hill ...



There were sheep grazing in fields on both sides of the path, many had lambs ...



A thoroughly enjoyable walk. Will try to do it again - Mr Williamson states it as being 8.2 kms (5.1 miles).



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20-03-2011, 04:08 PM   #2

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


What lovely photo's Angie. Seems like an enjoyable day out.



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20-03-2011, 04:14 PM   #3

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


What a wonderful sight those daffs are I've seen a few little clumps of wild daffs here and there but nothing like the vast numbers you've seen! That seems to have been a lovely walk but I'm not sure my arthritic knees would manage that distance up and down hill



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20-03-2011, 04:19 PM   #4

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


What an enjoyable walk amongst the daffodils and lovely countryside.



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20-03-2011, 04:41 PM   #5

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


Thanks for sharing the images of your walk Angie. The daffodils are magnificent and that fungi is quite spectacular, i must admit to finding it fascinating.



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20-03-2011, 07:01 PM   #6

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I love daffs but realy think you appreciate them best in quanity.............hosts of golden daffodils........



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20-03-2011, 07:10 PM   #7

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


Carpet of daffs - nature at her best. Your puppy is going to have a wonderful life

Lovely photos.



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20-03-2011, 10:21 PM   #8

Re: Wild Daffodils, Ancient Funghi and Little Lambs


Lovely photos, stunning scenery and what an amazing show of daffs!! Thanks for sharing. x



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21-03-2011, 10:04 PM   #9

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Gorgeous ..................



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