Hardwick Mosses and Fungi

When the canopy is bare, it is a great time to photograph the many fungi, lichens and mosses that flourish on the woodland floor. I was using a close up filter on a wide angle (23mm) lens to give background wherever possible

Frosty Morning Dog Walk

Here is Ted, yesterday on our very frosty morning walk, lit by the rising sun. One of the local Red Kites was catching the first warming rays of sunlight before flying off to survey for food.

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,