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Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Loxwood Morning walk 31st May 2017

Paul's walk in Loxwood was full of interest.  We walked towards Drungewick Manor and returned along the Wey and Arun Canal. There was a surprising amount of giant hogweed which has become a real problem in this area - touching the leaves or sap can cause horrific burns. Luckily it was always on the other side of the fence. We also spotted a spotty pig - which may have been a Gloucestershire Old Spot or an Oxford Sandy and Black, both down to a population of less than 500 in this country. A  pair of blue tailed damselflies were out for an early mating, seen to be making the most of their brief lives of 1 to 2 weeks as winged insects. Lastly the red clouds seen in the small pond where we had our coffee were probably  summer blooms of millions of daphnia/water fleas. The walk finished with lunch in The Onslow Arms. Thanks to Jane and Paul for extra photos.

Dog rose

Striding forward

Damn midges!

Daphnia/ water fleas

Drinks time 2

Drinks time

Charolais?

Blue tailed damselflies

Baldwins Knob Lock

Yellow iris

Spot the pig

Giant Hogweed

Loxwood canal walk 3.8 miles

Drink stop

Statue in hiding

The Old Mill

Two men in a boat

Hi!

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