Monday 24th April

Nice early morning stroll. I was aware that there were lots of Green Woodies about and saw 5 today including the odd dispute. Also saw a pair of Kestrels sitting together.

First stop Cirencester.


The church can claim to be the finest parish church in the Cotswolds. Only Tewksbury Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral are its betters. The porch is particularly fine.









Onto Dyrham Park, the House is particulary impressive with lots of Delft porcelain but its a bit dark. Although the tulips in every room are a nice touch.











The parish church (already ticked) from the gardens. The gardens were attractive and through up a Grey Wagtail.











On the way back I attempted to enter Ampney Crucis church and this time success so no. 579!












Good stroll with Buzzards, the Kestrels again in the tree and five tit species. Finding Marsh Tit is always nice.