Fishy Ponds Walk

This mornings wander round the fishy ponds and Community Orchard. Hazel turned on her birdy app and she could hear a blue tit ,great tit, dunnock, gold cap, red cap, a small cream, two dozen eggs and a widget. The ducklings were grown in number too. getting very adventurous - exploring all parts of the weedy perimeters. Nice a sunny. A shield bug landed on my ear and made me jump! My photo of it wasn't appreciated.

Walk To The Fishy Ponds

Nice wander to the fishy ponds and River Dane. Two swans preening. No interest in food so glad they are not hungry. Some coots and ducks trying to balance on the thin ice that still persists. Quite fun to see them try and balance and fall in. Sun very bright.

Archie and Meriel Visit

I'm sure I put these photos on yesterday but they seem to have vanished? Anyway - here they are again with some that Meriel Clarke took. Lovely to have both Meriel and Archie Leigh-Jones at home for a couple of days. Went for a walk down to the community orchard and the fishy ponds yesterday. A bit muddy and no swans and few ducks - they must have flown off for the festive season! I made a lasagne last night and then we watched Muppets Christmas Carol - one of Michael Caine's best performances.

Oh yes, showed Archie and Meriel the willow horse thats taking shape down by the Community Orchard. Took a few photos and Meriel took some too. It wasa bit nippy out so glad to get back in the warm.

Community Orchard and Swans

This mornings walk to the River Dane and fishing ponds to feed the swans some frozen peas. They seemed to hoover them up like no business. A duck was telling a joke nearby - the Sid James of the duck world judging by that mad squawk! Nice and mild today. Felt too hot in my duffle coat and scarf. Nice to stretch our legs before going home to get on with stuff. Finishing off a small zine I started the other day.

Walk To The Fishy Ponds

Yesterdays wanderings around the community orchard and the fishy ponds. One lone fisherman shooing off some inquisitive swans. "They are after my bait box!" Quite a rare thing - a fisherman - they usually go down to the river. Bright sunshine with ominous grey clouds in the distance. The rain held off thankfully. Nice to get out and stretch our legs. The willow horse has had a trim except for the antlers. Maybe it's a reindeer after all?