Old Moor bird reserve
A couple of hours walking around Old RSPB Old Moor this morning. Followed by coffee and cake in their excellent cafe.
Normanby Hall
A trip out to Normanby Hall near Scunthorpe and the No Limits Weekend arranged by The Rabbit Hole Brigg. Really enjoyed the show and the craft tents. Very well done
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A lovely sunny morning, so a walk around the wildlife park. Good to see the cheetah cubs out playing.
Bolling Hall
I have passed the sign for Bolling Hall in Bradford regularly, but until now I have never stopped. What a surprise, a really interesting museum that is a lot bigger…
Douglas Isle of Man
So the holiday draws to a close. Penultimate day a visit to Milntown Estate then the last morning in Douglas. Here we finally saw a Manx cat, pity it was…
Isle of Man
The trip continued, a visit to Cregneash village followed by Castle Rushen and then to see the Laxey Wheel and a trip on the electric tram up the mountains; in…
Isle of Man
Started our trip in Douglas then on to Peel and it’s castle plus a visit to the Manannan Museum in Peel. Very interesting people and a long history.
A few days away
Started our break with a visit to RHS Bridgewater then on to Liverpool to board a ferry.
Birds at Old Moor
The walk started off a little bereft of birds, but that soon changed. An avocet, spoonbills, lapwing, kingfisher, heron and an egret. Plus a large number of the usual residents.
Gunby Hall
A bit of a drive today to Gunby Hall in Lincolnshire, well worth a visit.