Lackford Lakes - Woodland Birds

Unfortunately cloud levels had increased by the time that we visited the woodland feeding station at Lackford but the birds were as obliging as ever. My favourites were the Coal Tits and Marsh Tits though the Nuthatches always steal the show!!

Lackford Lakes - Water Birds

Yesterday was cooler but bright and sunny in the morning for a trip to Lackford Lakes. We spent some time in one of the hides overlooking water - the Little Egret was the star of the show (certainly his large yellow feet) though the Cormorant and Little Grebe fishing added to the enjoyment. Lots of Snipe and Greylag Geese together with all the expected duck species.

Wimpole Way Walk

I decided to make the most of yesterday's sunny mild day (warmest on record etc) and walk from Arrington back home - most of the walk is part of the Wimpole way (a walk from Wimpole Hall to Cambridge). Here a photographic record of my walk (around 6 miles) which I think supports the claim  that the Wimpole Walk, along ancient trackways and small sections of country roads, provides good views of some of Cambridgeshire's most varied and attractive landscapes, including  the spectacular 18th Century estate of Wimpole Hall,

New Year's Day Wildlife Walk

I had volunteered to help with Paxton Pit's Wildlife Walk yesterday but, as the organiser said he had enough other helpers, I decided to do my task of recording what plants are in bloom on New Year's Day or just after. The answer was not much - 2 grasses plus Groundsel, Germander Speedwell and White Deadnettle. Bird life was abundant with all the expected duck species plus Goosander (Merganser merganser), Red-Breasted Mergansers (flew off before photograph!)  and Red Crested Pochard  - all a bit distant for my lens.

Misty Walk to Battersea on Boxing Day

A selection of images from our Boxing Day walk along the Thames to Battersea. Some worked best in monochrome, others in colour and some I couldn't decide!!

Happy New Year