So where to ? I had considered going to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge but guess what day it is closed? YEP Monday!
So I thought I know I'll show you All Saints Hildersham (Cambridgeshire). Its small and heavily Victorianized. I rather like it, it fell in disrepair and was restored in 1973 by Dykes-Bower (he designed Lancing Chapel I believe). The church is small I might add.
Where to now? Ok they've started the midday Swan Feeds at Welney and so despite the awful light off I went. Unfortunately because of all the rain there were few Swans on the reserve still....
Nice flock of Golden Plover on the way out.
About 1pm the rain started - GROWL
Some good "activity" shots there despite dull weather.
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me the size of the weed etc. that Coots seem to manage!
What a beautiful little church..wow! The swan pictures are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a church man (that's definitely my other half's thing) but that looks a bit special Pete.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you didn't go for the sparrow ;-) but looks like a decent day out anyway. I've got to sort my embarrasing swan situation out - life list of 204 and still haven't been anywhere near a Whooper! (along with Tawny Owl, Purple Sandpiper, Grey Partridge and a few other relatively easy ones - oh, and White-Crowned Sparrow of course).
tricia - underrated bird the coot.
ReplyDeleteoc - thought you would enjoy.
mark - yes whooper is kind of embarassing. the others are a little harder not seen that many of either. although have got a photo of a tawny :D
my most embarrassing is manx shearwater.
the sparrow? well if the weather is good and dave is up for it, but don't hold your breath
What a jewel of a church!
ReplyDeletePete,
ReplyDeleteOur Cathedrals aren't as beautiful and ornate as your churches. You have a great eye for photography. Your waterfowl photos took my breath away. Will you melt in the rain? LOL! I know - cameras don't like the rain either.