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Harlestone Firs

by Paul | Nov 6, 2020 | Bird Watching, Countryside walking, Days Out, Short walks, Walks

Harlestone Firs   the ‘Firs’ are located opposite Dobbies Garden Centre at  44 Harlestone Rd, Northampton NN7 4EW which is on the northern edge of Northampton.   There is a large lay-by for parking. However, at weekends it gets very, very busy and...

That Ruddy! Shelduck

by Paul | Sep 15, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Short walks, Summer Leys

Two days, two places, two walks and very few birds. However, lovely weather, in fact too hot on the Monday, and the weather is expected to stay for over a week.  The highlight for me was a Ruddy Shelduck at Ravensthorpe Reservoir. Apparently this individual has moved...

The Other Sides to Bird Watching

by Paul | Aug 29, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Countryside walking, Days Out, Long Walks, Nature Reserves, RSPB, Short walks, Travel

This item is an open page to which I shall add content as I think of it or encounter it. Bird watching in its own right is a pleasing experience, to also capture good images or video, or even do a sketch or field painting is a bonus. I know many bird watchers that no...

RSPB Frampton Marsh 2020

by Paul | Aug 1, 2020 | Birds, Countryside walking, Days Out, Nature Reserves, RSPB, Short walks

Frampton Marsh 30th July 2020   This reserve is an easy drive from Northampton. Follow A45 out past Rushden Lakes and Stanwick Lakes, ( resist the temptation to stop ) join the A605 to Peterborough. Follow the A605 through Peterborough and then join the A16...

Summer Leys LNR July 2020

by Paul | Jul 24, 2020 | Aircraft, Birds, Countryside walking, Days Out, Mammals, Nature Reserves, Short walks, Summer Leys

Summer Leys LNR (or anywhere else for that matter)     I visit Summer Leys LNR often. As you walk around and get your daily exercise you should also take in other delights depending on your interests, and there is lots to see and photograph, if you look. The...

A Day of Two Halves

by Paul | Jul 14, 2020 | Birds, Countryside walking, Nature Reserves, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Short walks

A Day of Two Halves The Garden and Ravensthorpe Reservoir     In amongst days of poor weather Sunday 12/7/20 turned out to be very nice.   As I pottered about the garden watering the Bonsai, Tomatoes the new Grape vine ( Chasselas Dore De Fontainbleau)...
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