Holkham NNR

Another glorious late summer's day! Parking at Wells-next-the-Sea, we walked along the coast and back through the woods of Holkham NNR. Highlights were the dune lichen heath, the Tiny Earthstar and a Marsh Harrier. 

I have begun to start capitalising species names to avoid confusion - today I find the Tiny Earthstar validates this decision - yes it is tiny but it is also known as the Tiny Earthstar. 

The 208 beach huts as you leave the carpark and walk west.

Pine woodland behind the dunes.

Rocky ended up on the lead for much of the walk! 

Lots of Wall Brown butterflies and a Small Copper - we also saw Speckled Wood, Large White and Peacock butterflies. 

The saltmarsh. 

Fabulous dune lichen heath.

Carline Thistle.

The fungi deserve a blog or two of their own - the Tiny Earthstar was the highlight.

Common Darter and Common Centaury.