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My posts are mostly about walking, nature and wildlife, in particular birds. However from time to time I do cover other subjects that are part of my varied interests.

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RSPB Frampton Marsh

27 May 2021 A day of Warblers and chicks. For the first time in a long time, some reasonable weather was forecast. Time for a day out. Frampton Marsh is only 2 hours away and not a problematic journey. Set off at about 7.25 and arrive at 9.15 after a gentle unhurried...

RSPB Titchwell May 21

A feeling of desperation led me to decide to go to Titchwell in North Norfolk even though |I knew of the possibility of heavy showers. So, prepare equipment, clothing food and water the night before and set alarm for 6am. By 6.30 am setting off around the Northampton...

That Ruddy! Shelduck

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

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 Titchwell Norfolk August 20th 2020

A break in the wet stormy weather gave me the opportunity to pay a day visit to Titchwell North Norfolk, which is only a two hour drive from Northampton if you leave at 6 am as I did. At 8.05 I arrived at the carpark, there were just a few other cars.Titchwell...

Stormy Weather and a few Birds

Pitsford Reservoir with a storm moving across the distance. 17th August 2020 For days now we have had mixed stormy weather, some very severe. Wellingborough became a river in parts of the town centre. I decided today that I would visit Hanging Houghton in search of...

RSPB Frampton Marsh 2020

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

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.Summer Leys is managed and maintained by the...

A Day of Two Halves

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) and the other plants and trees I noticed that there was...

RSPB Bempton Cliffs

"The Bempton Cliffs reserve, on the spectacular Yorkshire coast, is home to one of the UK's top wildlife spectacles. Around half a million seabirds gather here between March and October to raise a family on towering chalk cliffs which overlook the North Sea."...

North Norfolk

Feb 13, 2019 | Coastal Walking, Countryside walking, Days Out, Long Walks, Norfolk, Place, Short walks, Walking and climbing, Walks

Although I love walking/climbing mountains and hills one of my favourite places to walk is the beaches around the Brancaster/Wells area of Norfolk.

The Seven Sisters

Feb 2, 2019 | Coastal Walking, Days Out, Hill Walking, Long Walks, Place, Walking and climbing, Walks

Who needs to go to Cumbria, Wales or Scotland to climb mountains? You can do it on the south coast. I read about this walk in a walking magazine. So over the summer holidays 2011, decided to do it.

Week 28th January to 3rd February

Jan 30, 2019 | Walks

bitter cold day especially when exposed to the wind, but, lots of sunshine. On route around the at St Marys pond were 2 GWE and a LE amongst the usual mix of waterfowl including big numbers of Shovellers.

Thoughts about Meta Verses etc.

Jan 20, 2019 | Philosophy

These Blogs are a mixture of reality and non-reality, they contain some serious thought and some idle thinking….! Its up to you to decide which is which.

Helvelyn

Jan 3, 2019 | Days Out, Hill Walking, Long Walks, Mountain Walking, Place, Walking and climbing, Walks

Ahead now is Striding Edge it is clearly visible. Follow the path towards it. Below to the right of you is Red Tarn and opposite is Catstye Cam.

Scafell Pike 2011

Jan 2, 2019 | Hill Walking, Long Walks, Mountain Walking, Place, Walking and climbing, Walks

SCAFELL PIKE - APRIL 2011 This walk began at Wasdale Head car park (NY18720 08502) elevation 79 m. There is a shop, toilet facilities and a hotel and pub here so everything you could want. The drive to Wasdale Head along Wast Water is spectacular. I did it at...

Snowdon

Jan 1, 2019 | Hill Walking, Long Walks, Mountain Walking, Place, Walking and climbing, Walks

In effect you are starting at almost sea level and the walk is 6 km. After crossing the road you enter straight in a wooded area. The walk is pleasant and rising gently. If you turn and look back there are very pleasant views of the surrounding area.

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