Three unusual encounters – a Caterpillar, a Bumblebee and a barking Fox #newforest

Three unusual encounters in The New Forest.
We sometimes come across something unusual when out walking, don’t we. But we rarely manage to get our camera out before the action’s over! Here are three encounters when I managed to get something recorded 🙂

#bumblebee #fox #goatmoth #newforest #livinginthenewforest

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New Forest Shorts videos:

New Forest Shorts:
1. Foals: https://youtube.com/shorts/zocbomqBJsI
2. An unusual Foal: https://youtu.be/FykLIm8pCDE
3. The Rufus Stone: https://youtu.be/6mcCToH8XlE
4: Fallow Deer at Bolderwood: https://youtu.be/wGH2WMJ2vBE
5: Bucklers Hard: https://youtu.be/OiXiJGHc5IA
6: The Bumblebee Queen: https://youtu.be/3F3Xt8zjIp0
7: Fallow Deer revisited: https://youtu.be/fxBXMBtHCKQ
8: Fallow Deer – antlers revisited! https://youtu.be/oZGI_WORZCY
9: The Knightwood Oak: https://youtu.be/S_El-j0-QXU
10: New Forest Donkeys: https://youtu.be/9kaqFuwwXWE
11: The Canadian War Memorial: https://youtu.be/CTR_TzAIpZ8
12: The Portuguese Fireplace: https://youtu.be/g8k8fcfVuHk
13: How the professionals fell a tree: https://youtu.be/t4P3ezRPg9Y
14: The Goat Moth: https://youtu.be/2ifkZ1-f-vk
15: Pannage Pigs 2023: https://youtu.be/ZUEUEAx7eYI
16: Young Fallow Deer playing: https://youtu.be/BNau4QzveoU
17: Is this a Footpath or a Byway?: https://youtu.be/qpQQULDpRD8
18: An Out of Control dog: https://youtu.be/qpQQULDpRD8
19: The Bird Feeder: https://youtu.be/nmrp5Fzecjw
20: Foxes mating: https://youtu.be/X9sVNZTjNo4
21: Birdsong quiz 2024: https://youtu.be/JHEVx36FvcI
22. Easter at the Reptile Centre: https://youtu.be/OWpiyc8Xrv4
23: Steam Engines at the Carnival: https://youtu.be/a8-a3kYIJec
24: Mojo the orphan foal: https://youtu.be/Rk0TI4easYU
25: Donkeys second look: https://youtu.be/qawF-oCqOj4
26: The Pony Drifts: https://youtu.be/mH54y1MDiLs
27: Devils Fingers Fungi: https://youtu.be/bwUU_G-XLf4
28: Mojo the Orphan Foal – Update: https://youtu.be/Ynk__SuIKMo
29: The Cormorant and the Pike: https://youtu.be/p5i4_yw5C2g

Other videos you might like:
An Unusual Foal: https://youtu.be/FykLIm8pCDE
The New Forest Year in 100 photos: https://youtu.be/_IjWYwMEbIQ
Five things to see and do in The New Forest FREE: https://youtu.be/inhigdQ2zWU
The New Forest in Wartime: https://youtu.be/jLLTFMU51wU
A Summer walk near Fritham with Edith, the miniature schnauzer: https://youtu.be/e9-Tio7U6cU
Lepe Beach during WW2: https://youtu.be/xwlzO3N2Yfo
Pannage Pigs: https://youtu.be/Rme37TJfVx0
A Walk around Historic Lymington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387Mww6AsW4
A Walk from Highcliffe to Mudeford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tJs4LyH22E

The New Forest in Hampshire is a stunning national park known for its ancient woodlands, open heathlands, picturesque villages, and free-roaming animals. It was originally established as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror in 1079 and remains one of the most historically rich and ecologically significant areas in England.

Key Features of the New Forest:
Wildlife: The most iconic feature is its free-roaming ponies, which are owned by commoners but wander the forest freely. You’ll also see deer, cattle, donkeys, and pigs (during pannage season).

Landscape: A mix of dense forests, rolling heathlands, bogs, and coastline. The ancient trees, including oak and beech, create breathtaking scenery.

Villages & Towns: Places like Lyndhurst (the ‘capital’ of the New Forest), Brockenhurst, Burley, Beaulieu, and Lymington offer charming pubs, historic sites, and unique shops.

History & Heritage: From medieval hunting laws to WWII airfields, the forest has a rich history. Beaulieu, for instance, is home to Beaulieu Abbey and the National Motor Museum.

Outdoor Activities: Popular for walking, cycling, horse riding, and wildlife spotting. There are hundreds of miles of trails.

Coastline: The southern edge of the New Forest meets the coast, with scenic spots like Lepe Beach and Hurst Castle offering sea views.

Special Traditions:
Commoning Rights: Locals (commoners) have ancient rights to graze animals on the forest land.

Pannage Season: In autumn, pigs are let loose to eat fallen acorns, which helps protect ponies from poisoning.

It’s a unique blend of nature, history, and community that makes the New Forest a special place to visit or live. Do you have a particular area of interest within the New Forest—wildlife, history, walks, or something else?