Text using in book
I have extracted text from all of the text that I want to involve in my book. These two books one on birds and the second on walks have influenced me across the Jurassic Coast. I want to collect
I have extracted text from two books, ‘The Ultimate Guide to Birds of the British Isles’ and ‘Walking the East Jurassic Coast’. I will pick out information that I want to include in my book that relates to the illustrations. All of the information that I will collect will have to be shortened and made into shorter paragraphs but still able to display the correct information.
All the information I will be using from the book ‘The Ultimate Guide to Birds of the British Isles’. I will be specifying the information In relation to the birds I have illustrated that will be included in my book:
Pheasant: A large game bird with a characteristically long tail. The Pheasant has a sturdy body and short, rounded wings. The colourful male is larger than the molted brown female.
Its body is a golden brown with fine black markings, and the tail is chestnut with heavy black bars. Some have a white collar and others have paler brown plumage on the body.
Voice: Loud, far-carrying crowing.
Habitat: Prefers woodland and hedgerows for breeding, often found in open fields. Many are bred in captivity and released for shooting.
Nesting: Lays 7-15 eggs, olive in colour, in a shallow ground nest under cover.
Range: Native to Asia, but introduced throughout Europe.
Holly: The Hobby is a small and slender falcon with long, narrow, sickle-shaped wings and a relatively short tail. Its upper parts are slate grey, and its breast, belly and underwings are white, heavily marked with black streaks.
Its cheeks and throat are white and it has red plumage on its thighs and under its tail.
Voice: Rapid, high-pitched ‘kew-kew’.
Habitat: Prefers trees in farmland and woodland for breeding; heathland and open countryside for feeding.
Nesting: Lays 2-3 yellow and brown eggs in an abandoned tree nest.
Range: Winters in Asia and Africa, visits most of temperate Europe during the summer, more common in central and southern parts of Britain.
Buzzard: The Hobby is a small and slender falcon with long, narrow, sickle- shaped wings and a relatively short tail. Its upper parts are slate grey, and its breast; belly and under wings are white, heavily marked with black streaks.
Its cheeks and throat are white and it has red plumage on its thighs and under its tail.
Voice: A loud mewing.
Habitat: Prefers trees and crags when breeding and open fields for feeding.
Nesting: Lays 3-4 red-blotched eggs in a bulky nest off the ground. Incubated by the female.
Range: Across Europe with some migrating to Northern Africa.
Kestrel: The Kestrel is Britain’s commonest and most familiar falcon.
It is relatively small with long, pointed wings and a long tail. The male is black and its wings are light red-brown marked with dark spots. Its head and neck are a grey-blue with a white throat and a narrow black moustache.
Kestrels are a common sight on motorway verges, where they can be seen hovering as they hunt for prey.
Voice: High- pitched ‘kee kee’
Habitat: Open countryside, towns, cities and coastlines- are all suitable nesting sites. Tends to avoid dense forests and mountainous areas.
Nesting: Lays white eggs in a hole or on a ledge, cliff edge, tree or even a building.
Range: Found across Europe.
Warbler: The Dartford Warbler is a small, dark bird with short, rounded wings and a long tail. The plumage on its upper body is a dark grey-brown. The male has a deep red body with the exception of a white belly and under tail. It also has fine spots on its chin.
Its brown tail is tipped with white and it has pinkish legs. Red rings surround its dark eyes.
Voice: A harsh, buzzing call and a metallic warble.
Habitat: Prefers dry land and heaths when in Britain.
Nesting: Lays 3-4 white eggs with dark speckles in a ground cup hidden in vegetation.
Range: Mainly found in the very South of Britain. It is also a resident of Northern France, Spain and Africa.
All the information I will be using from the book ‘Walking the East Jurassic Coast’. I will be specifying the information In relation to the maps I have illustrated that will be included in my book:
Transport:
At either end of the Jurassic Coast there are excellent transport services that will help to get you to your destination.
The Jurassic Coast X53 bus service, run by ‘First Buses’,operates a daily service between Exeter and Poole. This bus calls at Beer, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Burton, Bradstock and Osmington.
‘Wilts and Dorset’ run a bus service between Poole and Swanage with the number 44 operating between Swanage and Worth Matravers, calling at Kingston and Langton Matravers.
Full timetables of the services operated by ‘First’, and ‘Wilts and Dorset’, as well as’Stagecoach’ in Devon, can be found on-line and at various Tourist Information Centres.
Keep Safe:
Collecting fossils
The best, and safest, place to look for fossils is on the beach where the sea has washed away the soft clay and mud.
-Do not collect from or hammer into the cliffs, fossil features.
-Only collect what you need, leave some for others.
-Be considerate and don’t leave a site in an unsightly or dangerous condition.
On the beach
-Always stay away from the Cliffs.
-Avoid climbing the Cliffs.
-Beware of landslides and mudflows, especially during wet weather.
-Beware of large waves in rough weather, especially on steep beaches.
-Always aim to be on the beaches on falling tide.
What do you need:
-Good shoes and clothing suitable for the terrain you will be hiking in.
-A camera, take snaps of all the interesting things you see!
-Plenty of water, de-hydration can cause fatigue, stomach upset, headache and fainting.
-A good map of the route and compass (if you actually know how to use one).
-Binoculars, enabling you to spot some of our feathered friends.
-Food, keeping your energy levels high.
Durdle Door: An easy-to-follow route but some steep climbs. The path goes very near the cliff edge at times, so take great care.
The walk starts on the coast path above Durdle Door. Follow the track that leads down into Scratchy Bottom and then steeply up Swyre Head.
The coast path from here is like a roller coaster, first down into a valley and then steeply up again. From the narrow headland of Bat’s Head, there are spectacular views along the chalk coast, although it is difficult to pick any one place along this stretch of coast as having the ‘best’ views.
Portland Bill: An easy walks, follow the footpath signs.
From the car park at Cheye Weare follow the coast path South towards Portland Bill. You will have to follow the road for a short while before branching off on a track to the left marked ‘coast path’. Follow this all the way to Portland Bill, past a number of old quarry sites on the cliffs.
After exploring Portland Bill, go around the lighthouse and follow the coast path to the West. You will reach a road where you should bear right and then right again after short while.
Durlston: A very easy walk with one moderate climb.
There is ample parking in Durlston Country Park. Join the path that leads to the cliffs passing Dulston Castle and the Great Globe. Follow the coast westwards along the cliff top.
Continue along the coast path past Anvil Point Lighthouse. Turn on to a tarmac road that leads inland. Go over the small bridge and then take the grassy path to the left, up to the top of the ridge. Then back to the car park.
Winspit: One fairly steep climb, but the views along the coast are worth it!
At Winspit it is worth exploring the little cove; look out for the giant ammonites (fossils) near the waters edge. Take care if you are going to explore the old quarry workings and note the warning signs. Follow the path westwards to visit the chapel, and then follow the cliff path. From here there are extensive views along the Jurassic Coast and the Portland formations.
Lulworth Cove: Walking around the beach depends on the tide. This walk crosses many army firing ranges which are open most weekends and during the school holidays.
Park at the Heritage Centre and walk around the beach to the far end of the cove. There is a path up to the top of the cliff. After admiring the views of the cove, carry on eastwards along the path closest to the sea.
From here on, you will be following yellow markers that indicate the path. At a gentle pace, and stopping to admire the view now and again, when you reach the top you will be able to see Lulworth.
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