Predation
I didn’t have the best of days at Uckinghall. Electing to walk around one of the lakes before going along the river may have been a mistake, because I met two chaps on the river bank who’d both had an … Continued
Beauty and the beast
“Oh, there you are, Beautiful!” I said. “I thought I’d lost you. Thanks for hanging around.” I admit to having looked over my shoulder quickly to make sure no-one else was in earshot, but I make no apology for talking … Continued
Demoiselle day
I was raring to get out and photograph dragons today, but the morning was overcast and cold, which didn’t bode well for a successful dragon hunt. The afternoon forecast was much better though, so I did useful things till after … Continued
Mono Monday: Spring
Spring has sprung, The grass is ris, I wonder where the birdies is? R and I went to Stratford this morning, on an overcast and showery spring equinox. The river was almost devoid of birds, the black-headed gulls having left … Continued
White water dining
After receiving some news this morning that was saddening if not unexpected, I felt a strong need to be out walking, so I headed for the nearest walkable stretch of the Avon, between Bidford and Marlcliff. The tufted ducks of … Continued
Crazy waving
R and I had lunch in Stratford today, ran some errands, and walked quite a lot of riverbank. There were a few redwings digging up the rec’ for worms, and a couple of pied wagtails flitting chattily along the south … Continued
