Wildlife in the Slow Lane
Birds bathe either in water or, if no water is available, dust, in order to maintain their plumage. Some birds, like Sparrows and Wrens, often do both, covering themselves in dirt after having taken a bath. Birds with weak feet and ...
Bix is a little village that we visit quite often now as there is always interesting wildlife in the area. The road is single-lane with few places to stop at short notice but we know it well now so it ...
No prizes for guessing it was raining again today and there was also a high wind making it seem colder. Despite this, I went for a walk just outside Pangbourne where Thames Water have a treatment plant. Umbrella in one ...
The weather continues to be unpredictable - sunshine one moment, torrential rain the next - so I haven't been far this week. I have been on a couple of short walks to the nearest lakes to check for any more ...
I had to kill some time yesterday in the late afternoon so had a quick walk round the University Lake in between rain showers. The paths were so muddy they were almost impassable in places. I am always surprised how ...
The weather has been dreadful lately with lots of heavy rain which is quite funny as the hosepipe ban started in our area at the beginning of April due to drought conditions. I haven't been on many walks but did ...
These are just a few recent photos that I have taken while out and about, starting with a big rabbit.. On the way home quite late one evening I saw a group of deer in a field. I stopped and took ...
I usually see quite a few horses while out on my walks, but not as many donkeys so it was quite nice to see a couple yesterday.
As well as the spring lambs, the cows all have calves at the moment. Although they are not as cute as the little lambs, they are nice to see. I try not to get too close to them though as ...
On the way home yesterday, I spotted this group of deer in a field so stopped to take a look. They are Fallow Deer (Dama dama). In summer their coats are a reddish-brown with white spots but in winter their ...
This Roe Deer was by itself in a field and quite nervous for a while. There was a sign up asking dog owners to be careful as there were baby deer in the area but I didn't spot any. It ...
I went for a walk today although the weather was drizzly and decidedly on the chilly side. We passed a field full of sheep with lots of little lambs looking very wrinkly and unsteady on their feet. I took a ...
While watching some birds visiting a feeder at a reserve in Theale, I noticed some movement in the grass below. I waited patiently and out popped a little head. I wasn't sure if it was a mouse or a vole ...
