"I know the dunes are an important ecosystem an' all that, but when they're exposed like this, its like a natural playground!"

Today I headed off to Holywell Bay again to get some shots. I happened to see a family there enjoying the dunes on their half term holidays. They had bought sledges and a custom-made sledge made from a cut surfboard, and were sledging down one of the tallest blow-outs there. I went over, explained what I was doing and asked if they would mind me photographing them. The quote above is from the father with the children, I agree with him, it's important (and great to see) kids outside enjoying the natural world! They were really friendly and apart from the horrible grey skies, I was pleased with some of the shots I got. I also put together a composite of one of the boys sledging down the dune. I also came across some new plants breaking through the sand.

Showing a conservation method for chapter 6 - 'How can we protect the dunes?'

Possibly SpearThistle, dune plants are well adapted, this species has thorns to protect itself from grazers.

Warning sign about Adders on the dunes. I'm hoping I'll find one to photograph once they come out of hibernation!

My composite of one of the kids sledging down the blowout. Not sure whether this shows it best, or just a series of images.