Stroll around Winnersh Meadows
I hadn't been to the ponds for ages so thought I would have a quick look as the wind had dropped and it felt much milder. The paths were dry but I was surprised to see how much water was ...
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Fobney Lock
Fobney Lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal is almost opposite what we still call the tip although it is now a very modern indoor recycling centre with lots of different areas for all kinds of waste. It is undergoing ...
Garden and Pond update
When we put the pond in, we placed a couple of large pieces of slate under the water in the shallower end with a slate bridge over the top to give the frogs somewhere to both shelter and also to ...
In the Meadow
As well as the Emperor Dragonfly (separate post), I saw the usual selection of butterflies and damselflies in the meadow while out on a short walk today. There were a couple of different butterflies, the Gatekeeper and the Small White, ...
A Day at the Seaside
I had a day at the Seaside on Sunday, combining a visit to a relative with a nice walk along by the coast at Mudeford and Southbourne. It was very windy but the sun was shining and it was lovely ...
Worms and Slugs
I quite like worms but am not a huge fan of slugs.... On a short walk today, the footpath was flooded in parts and I couldn't believe how many worms there were both on the wet path and in the ...
Bix
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 ...
Local Floods
After all the rain - which is still continuing on and off - we have had some local flooding. These photos show one of the areas I usually visit on my walks. The road was completely under water and the ...
Somewhere different
This afternoon I went to Dorney Wetlands which is in Bray, Berkshire. It was lovely and sunny but still chilly. It is quite a large area and forms part of a long walking/cycling route so we only did a small ...
Caterpillar
This little caterpillar was wriggling along our drive next to my car. It is very plain but it is interesting to see its face - it almost looks like someone baring their teeth.
Seat carved from a log
This wooden seat is carved from a log and hidden away in a quiet corner of the lake. I am not sure why it is not more prominently displayed as it is quite difficult to see the back. It may ...
