Adderhood Hanger

Wood, Forest in Hampshire East Hampshire

England

Adderhood Hanger

Gibert White's Grave, Selborne Churchyard: late November 2021 Of course White died long ago. Departing this month were: the Bishop Emiterus of Lichfield, Jonathan Gledhill (1st); former South African President FW de Klerk (11th); novelist Wilbur Smith (13th); Pompey legends Joey Laidlaw and Frank Burrows (18th, 24th respectively); composer Stephen Sondheim (25th); and F1 team boss Frank Williams (28th) — Gibert White's Grave, Selborne Churchyard: late November 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Adderhood Hanger is a small woodland area located in Hampshire, England. It is situated in the district of East Hampshire, specifically in the village of Wood. This picturesque forest covers an area of approximately 30 hectares and is part of the South Downs National Park, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodland is known for its abundance of wildlife, particularly adders, which are venomous snakes commonly found in the region. This is where the name "Adderhood Hanger" originates from. The hanger, a local term for a steeply sloping wooded hill, provides a suitable habitat for these reptiles, as well as other reptiles and amphibians, such as grass snakes and common frogs.

The forest is primarily composed of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a diverse ecosystem, supporting a wide range of flora and fauna. Bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic are some of the native plants that carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a stunning display of colors.

Adderhood Hanger offers various walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy the tranquility of nature. The forest also provides opportunities for birdwatching, with species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls often spotted among the trees.

Overall, Adderhood Hanger is a beautiful and ecologically valuable woodland that attracts both nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Hampshire's countryside.

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Gibert White's Grave, Selborne Churchyard: late November 2021

Of course White died long ago. Departing this month were: the Bishop Emiterus of Lichfield, Jonathan Gledhill (1st); former South African President FW de Klerk (11th); novelist Wilbur Smith (13th); Pompey legends Joey Laidlaw and Frank Burrows (18th, 24th respectively); composer Stephen Sondheim (25th); and F1 team boss Frank Williams (28th)

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Riots in Selborne: that never happened

Looking at this peaceful scene it's hard to imagine a tumultuous Selborne, but it happened Link

Big news stories this month included November 6th – floods in South India; 14th - a series of floods in the Pacific Northwest; 16th - Russia draws international condemnation following an anti-satellite weapon test that creates a cloud of space debris, threatening the International Space Station; 24th - NASA launches the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the first attempt to deflect an asteroid for the purpose of learning how to protect Earth; 26th – the World Health Organization convenes an emergency meeting in Geneva amid concerns over Omicron, a highly mutated variant of COVID-19 in South Africa; and 30th – Barbados becomes a republic on its 55th anniversary of independence.

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A crisp late November morning in Selborne Churchyard

The weather this month has been sunny, still and dull, rainy, chilly, stormy and finally snowy- a bit of everything in fact! For a more detailed summary see Link

Here is the Met Office's overview for Autumn 2021 Link

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