Chiaroscuro
R and I went to London today, leaving from Warwick Parkway just after the end of the expensive commuter timetable on a train rammed with fellow oldies, to see the exhibition Wright of Derby at the National Gallery. It was … Continued
The Skating Minister
Oh no – sorry. It’s not The Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch – it’s a Moorhen. R and I were in Warwick again today, on the coldest morning of the winter so far. Afterwards we dropped down to … Continued
Eternal triangle
It was another bright but very cold day, and R and I took ourselves off to Croome for a walk around the park, and then lunch. Everywhere was pretty quiet, bird-wise, but I was interested to spot a couple of … Continued
Lower Mill
I’ve idly wondered for years what it would be like to live within the Cotswold Water Park, and for the next week I’m going to have the chance to find out: this afternoon the Cardiff, Leeds and Shire crews all … Continued
Red-veined Darter
A second trip to the Knighton Reserve this morning got me the Red-veined Darter I failed to find yesterday, and also a third, unexpected “lifer”, in the shape of the Keeled Skimmer I’ve added as an extra. This took my … Continued
