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…
A cold sunny December morning
Very cold this morning, a touch of frost but the sun was out so make the most of it with a walk round the gardens of Brodsworth Hall.
Christmas at Hardwick Hall
A cold damp and misty morning so an indoor place. Hardwick Hall done up for Christmas. Very pleasant