Catching up - the Reed Warblers are back

I didn't take any photos on my last day in Italy but I had a lovely time.

I haven't done much this week just walking and catching up on the local wildlife.

There are butterflies about. I have seen all the usuals here except a Red Admiral. 

Peacock

These two mallards were having a right barney! 

It was VERY exciting to find we have ducklings! There are two groups, 8 at New Hall and 12/13 at Coalport. I keep expecting to find them gone or numbers reduced but so far they are doing ok!  

I'm aware of a Moorhen nest so hopefully there will be chicks soon. I know the Little Grebes are at New Hall and I THINK the Canada Geese have a nest at New Hall.

Still no foals. I am going to wander to the other common tomorrow to look there.

Quack Quack! 

Today I wandered past the Reed Bed and there was a Reed Warbler calling! YAY

Day 5 - Pisa

I would normally do Pisa on the last day as I was about to fly but as it was a quick train journey...

Well as expected the Field of Miracles is packed with tourists 🤣

So into the Baptistry. This was begun in the mid 12th century.

Then the Duomo. This maybe controversial but I prefer it inside to Florence. It was completed in 1092 but a new facade was built in the 12th century 

Some tower.., .lol it was begun in 1173 with bell tower being added in 1372.

After a very nice lunch. (We went to a 100% gluten free restaurant.) Into the Botanic Garden

There were lots of Frogs.

A Lizard.

I had seen a Wood Warbler earlier when knock me down a Hoopoe. Only had the phone!

Back in Lucca... this wasn't there yesterday!!