February 2003

The high tidal range at this time of year exposes the hazardous rock ledges jutting far out into the sea near Kimmeridge Bay
At the end of a cold misty day, weak sunlight finally breaks through at Corfe Castle
In the north of the county the winter die back of vegetation reveals a milestone (probably early 19th century) between Cranborne and Pentridge, a relic of Dorset's historic past
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) carpeting the woodland floor at Manswood, bringing welcome colour to an otherwise drab scene
Showery clouds sweep down from the north over Ballard down, bringing to an end a late afternoon walk along Swanage beach