Whitby town and Abbey
A walk up 199 steps to the church and Abbey at Whitby. Going up was easy, coming down was harder. Lovely view from the top, before you ask Dracula is…
A few days away
A few days away just for a change of scenery. Off to Whitby stopping at Harlow Carr on the way for a walk, then across the North York Moors to…
Blacktoft Sands
First time to Blacktoft this year. Migrating birds are just arriving, shell ducks, shovellers, godwits, avocets and a kingfisher (alas no photo). The ponies were there but behind the trees.…
Snowdrops
It is starting to feel like spring is on the way; at last. Sun was out so we decided on a walk to see the snowdrops at Hopton Hall, near…
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A lovely sunny day and off to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a stroll. Really good to see the twin Hyena Cubs (not pups as hyenas are not canine nor…
Clumber Park
Very icy and misty morning, decided on a walk knowing the light would be dreadful. Yet the mist created an ethereal scene and dampened the sound. Nice to see the…
Freezing at the wildlife park
Sun was out and the thermometer managed to hit 0.5c. Even colder at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The animas didn’t seem to care, most either huddled up or trying to…
Potteric Carr
Freezing today, just about 1c. A walk around Potteric Carr the waters were frozen and the birds were hiding. A few brave ones about, but not many. Do water fowl…
Tetney Marshes
Last walk of the year, this time Tetney Marshes, followed by fish and chips.
Boxing Day
An icy morning, quite a bit of frost around so we wrapped up warm and had a stroll around the lakes at Danes Hill. The ducks and geese looked relieved…