Amwell

I took a walk around Amwell Nature reserve this morning. It was all very quiet with highlights being Sand Martin, Oystercatcher and Sparrowhawk. Birds weren't playing ball with the camera .... hey ho

off for a stroll

Whereas before i'd get to the weekend and be waiting to get out at the moment I view them as a time to stay home (unless meeting with friends).

Obviously some of that is to minimise risk but since I can go out in the week I feel I ought to leave places for others.

Yesterday was a pretty naff day and I got up early and defrosted the fridge (rock and roll). I did go for a short walk but decided not to be stupid and quickly came home!

Today however the weather was better. I didn't set out to 10am shockingly I brought breakfast back to bed and lazed around watching telly. I decided to take a different turn on a regular walk and ended up walking the long way around a field worth it for decent views of a Red Kite. (note to self check maps for other turnings on route).

I ended up doing 5.89 miles

these always make me smile

the ducks on the pond are doing well and frankly I expect they'll fly soon. The moorhens are still there.

I only had the compact...

A moth

Ickworth

I have over done my NT visiting this week so I didn't jump on the booking site this morning. I did book a property tonight!

Anyway today I was off to Ickworth. The forecast was poor and it was hammering when I woke but the forecast for Ickworth was ok this morning  and the rain had stopped and I had a ticket so it would be unfair .... I packed my brolley and waterproof.  And of course it was glorious!

before walking on I grabbed a coffee!

Not convinced this will work!

Now oddly some of the chairs had been moved but there was a bench here and I had my soup.

As I ate I could here a Reed Bunting calling and .....

Now ordinarily I'd go for a fruit scone but I had been advised the Cheese were made on site so.... and it was excellent

Lovely day!