Taps screen

My apologies for the lack of posts. I've not been anywhere since I returned which is scandalous and have not taken my camera out on walks! 

So what's happening locally. 

The 4 motherless ducklings at Coalport all fledged. Well I'm not sure about one. Of the 2 new ducklings one didn't make it but the other is now a teenager.

At New Hall I've lost count there are well over 20 and I can no longer count then as they are all teenagers with a few ducklings. There are lots of Moorhen broods and they are still coming. Although none at Coalport.

The Tufted Ducks are still about I haven't seen the female for a few days and have fingers crossed that maybe they'll breed. 

There are Marbled Whites and Painted Ladies about.

The New Hall Canada Geese Goslings are growing up fast as you can see.

Finchingfield

I am a bad blogger! Then again I haven't done much !! I did pop out Wednesday and on the way back popped into Finchingfield.

At one point there were two pubs on opposite sides of the road. 

The tombs have seen better days lol

Looking at the memorials this fellow had an interesting life.

This relation alas died at 21 in Normandy 

Charles II

I didn't eat there today but did get a coffee from one of the tearooms.

Catching up

So when I went away I was aware of

one foal

4 ducklings without a mother on the Coalport pond

3 Canada Geese goslings on the common pond

4 Canada Geese goslings on the BB ew Hall Pond

Also on New Hall the following broods of Mallards - 11, 8 and 4

So unfortunately there are no Goslings on the common. I'm not surprised this is the second year Geese have tried and failed.

There are 4 foals.

I believe this one was born last week.

At New Hall the broods of 11 and 4 are still there but the brood of 8 is now 6. There is a new brood of 11!! 

The 4 goslings are doing fine.

It's impossible to keep track of Moorhens.

At Coalport the 4 are really growing. 

There are also 2 babies!!! 

Upton House

The weather looked unpromising first thing but turned out ok.

I headed to Upton House for my last day.

I sat down with a coffee and...

The Tintoretto has returned after cleaning!

So another Raspberry and Ginger scone 

And

Here he comes!!

Mission accomplished 

It wasn't warm per se but a pleasant day ☺️