An unusual visitor....

Whilst looking at the remains of a young Wood pigeon that a Sparrow hawk had half eaten on the front lawn at Leeson, Mike had huge surprise to find a cow standing in front of him.

It was soon rounded up and put back with the rest of the noisy herd.

There's been a few other interesting finds recently. While at Studland Heath with a Primary School, Mike found this caterpillar.

Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia caterpillar. This species feeds on moorland plants such as Heather Calluna and Bramble Rubus. It is quite common on Studland Heath.

Adult Emperor Moth - image from the internet