Average outdoor temp' 10c
Average wind speed 5mph.
A morning trip to Henry Street saw us buying four Hellebore plants and a sleeping angel statue all for use in the stumpery.
Received a call from my old walking partner, Doug at lunchtime inviting me to join him in an afternoon Fobney walk. I like telephone calls like that!
What an afternoon we experienced. One, it was good to be out with Doug again and two, what an afternoon for wildlife.
Started with a sighting of a male Kingfisher flying just above the canal between Fobney Lock and Southcote Lock. Then a Kestrel, a couple of sightings before we turned for the walk back. Wow, saw loads of Fieldfares and Redwing. The Sparrowhawk made a few swoops in trying for a Redwing. All good stuff.
Feeling happy with the afternoons happenings Doug then spotted a Kingfisher on a branch with the most enormous fish, bigger than the bird itself. A magnificent sight. We stood and watched for a good few minutes while this fish was being thrashed about, was to big to swallow.
What an afternoon, thanks Boyo for the company adding to the excitement of the afternoon!
Picture 1 - Fobney Wetland Reserve.
" 2 & 3 - Male Kingfisher.
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