This is a postbox in the middle of The New Forest, and is only indirectly involved in the story of today’s post in that it is within the area of interest of today’s post. More on this in a later post.
The subject of which is partially about pannage; The New forest has an abundance of oak trees, which produce an even greater abundance of of acorns, which are poisonous to the New Forest ponies and other animals.
Acorns, on the other hand, are an excellent food for pigs. So, at this time of year 600 or so pigs are released in to the forest to stuff themselves with the fallen food. https://www.thenewforest.co.uk/explore/wildlife-and-nature/pigs/
I found out about pannage a few years ago, whilst on a RAYNET event in the forest, and did get to see a few of the pigs. I thought it would be nice to go with some friends and photograph the pigs.
The only problem is finding them. The thing is, we didn’t. Find them that is. We took a few other pictures, one being this postbox. Had lunch at the Walter Tyrell. A pub in the forest. As it happens, I had Pork – from the forest. It was lovely, and I’d highly recommend it.
It was a very pleasant day.
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