The ‘Weird or Wonderful?

 

A trip to see the new " attraction " at Martin Mere - The ‘Weird or Wonderful? Such a shame to see the Avocets trapped in the netted enclosure with the Crown Crane's. They looked so stressed.

The last days of autumn.

The last colours of Autumn around Coniston, a tranquil morning with blue skies and reflections.

Arthur Ransome based his childrens’ book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on locations around Coniston Water and Donald Campbell broke the water speed record on Coniston Water in 1955, and was killed attempting to regain it again in 1967. It was also on the home of John Ruskin the famous art critic for the last thirty years of his life living at Brantwood House across the lake.
 

Tarn Howes

Tarn Hows, or The Tarns, is one of the most visited spots in Lakeland,yet is not entirely typical of the local landscape, for the tarn is partly artificial, being three tarns joined together in the 19th Century.Surrounded by thick woodland, and views towards Wetherlam, the Helvellyn range and the Langdale Pikes.

Blackpool Illuminations

The Blackpool Illuminations have been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction since 1879 when they were described as ‘Artificial Sunshine’ and have been a guiding light for visitors to the resort ever since.

Loch Pityoulish, Aviemore

The autumn colours where fabulous up in the Cairngorms last week. We have drove past this little loch many times but this was the first time we have ever stopped and taken some pictures.

A Grouse called Gordon

Male Red Grouse ( Lagopus lagopus scotica ) Cairngorms, Scotland.

Taken this week in the Cairngorms, Scotland. We took a trip over the moors on the off chance we would come across some Red Grouse. As you can see we found one who wasn't quiet as shy as we expected. He was in fact a very chatty Grouse who we nicknamed Gordon . Armed with a 400mm lens I had a few problems taking pictures of him as he kept coming far to close to the car.  He also posed for our new Flickr friends : Carole, Janet, David and Paul AKA foxylady29, norfolk Jen, Davvid Buggin & Foxley65 -  glad you found him too.  

RSPB Leighton Moss : We all stand together.

A visit to RSPB Leighton Moss yesterday where the BBC where busy getting ready for Autumn Watch next week. It was a great day for photography the light was just right and there was very little wind. I took far to many pictures of this group of Mallards standing in various positions on this log.