We moved from Hampton Bank last Sunday (17th), heading to a fine open spot near Prees Junction on the mosses.
First thing Sunday morning…
It was a short but fine trip, with a stop for water at Bettisfield.
Amber and I enjoy long walks across Wixhall Moss, but the recent rain has left the tracks almost impassable in places. Amber is very fastidious and doesn’t like to get her paws muddy!
Luckily there are drier alternatives!
The viewing tower on the Welsh/English border has been finished and gives fine views over Wixhall and Bettisfield Mosses.
Last night’s final wee trip was a bit of a shock for her, 2-3cm of snow had appeared since she last stepped off! This morning it had deepened to a couple of inches, with an icy crust on top. She enjoyed rooting around in it…
At sunset for the last few days we enjoyed the spectacular displays of a murmuration of starlings, swooping and wheeling around before settling down for the night…
This morning, in bright sunshine, we headed down to Tilstock Park to turn around and return to the moorings at Roundthorn Bridge. We’re expecting a delivery tomorrow and the small parking area alongside the mooring is ideal.
Leaving the winding hole just above Tilstock Park Bridge.
Lunch for a pair of white horses, confined to a smaller paddock than normal with the flooding.
Tied up at Roundthorn Bridge.
Depending on what time our delivery arrives tomorrow we’ll move on back to Hampton Bank, or stay here another night.
Locks 0, miles 6¾
3 comments:
Fantastic photos of the starlings Geoff.
Fantastic pics there Geoff and Amber living up to her name being illuminated in the evening sun.
Ann.
Caught up Geoff, interesting as always and some good photos.
You can’t beat a starling murmuration we get them around here, apparently the patterns are formed by them avoiding hawks birds of prey going into the flock trying to pick off a meal.
Regards to Maggs stay safe
Cheers
Ade
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