Walk To River Dane

Nice sunny morning. Good to see the ducklings thriving. Also the heron on its nest or look-out post? No froglets but plenty of coots and ducks.

River Dane and Ponds

Nice walk this morning before the next storm arrives tomorrow (EUNICE) Dudley was pretty horrendous whistling down our chimney last night. Good to get out and breath some fresh air and stretch our legs. A bit muddy down by the fishing ponds but good to see a heron flying off (Hazel here pointing at it as it flapped through the trees ) and some coots hiding in the rushes. Nobody else about. Fishermen seem to have abandoned this place. Maybe the heron ate all the fish?

Canal Walk

Early morning walk to the canal via the local park which has a bench refurbished by some keen DIY enthusiasts!   Probably the same duo who did the rustic plaque in honour of their sadly demised chum Ron.  One has to admire their community spirit !   Saw a heron wading through the reeds - he took flight as we crept up to take a rather poor photo.  This camera is handy for snaps but not ideal for anything more demanding.  It is light and does fit into my pocket so that was my main reason for buying it.  The thistles are looking particularly fetching at the moment, as are all the wild flowers nearby.  Home via the Co-op. Hazel popped in for some heavy stuff  - soya milk, tins of tuna, etc.