"Odds & Sods" (old version) - please add to the new thread 2020 instead !

Thanks Hazel and Gaynor, it was a bit wet underfoot, especially in the woods as the moors were draining. Still, a nice day out and I never bore of the red deer.

Lovely set Bob....loving that sheep!! How much of a walk was it? (Assuming you didn't get lost take the scenic route?)

Yes Hazel, really lovely captures of Reed Buntings , Dunnock, female Teal and Mallard.
One question . Do you think I should offer some grit to my balcony birds ( Great- and Blue Tits, House Sparrows and Goldfinches? Or do they find enough of that in the city grounds, parks and playgrounds?

Thanks, it was a 6 and half hour walk from the edge of Sheffield to Chatsworth, with it being the scenic route me getting lost :)

The path on Big moor I sometimes take has a little 1 foot hop over a stream but the recent floods had washed the edges away and made it impassable. A little higher up I saw some red deer cross so I thought that's the place for me :) sadly I'm no deer. Even they stopped on their trek in to the middle of the moor to see if I fell in (well they may just have been keeping an eye on me but I'm sure they had their hooves crossed)

Great shots Alan of the GSW, I assume its eating your home made pastry. I must make some (not tried it yet) and see who is tempted by it, we occasionally get GSW in the garden.

Found a suitable prospect for the RSPB to purchase as it would be lovely to add a bird/wildlife reserve on my doorstep   Can you take a look and see how much is left in the piggy bank and I'll negotiate for you  LOL

LOL Alan, I'd have to save up a bit more for that one !!

Just a modest little place, Hazel! Have you contacted the RSPB about buying it?!

Alderley Edge?!!!!! Too many footballers.

lol Ann and Gaynor, (tongue in cheek) …. looks an idyllic site for a new reserve and I could volunteer there if they cracked open their rainy day extra large piggy bank to purchase it. As for footballers, could be a good way for them to relax and unwind after games and training lol I'll be collecting donations from you all shortly to help boost the kitty ha ha The nearest rspb reserve is over half an hour away - so we need one locally ……….. really ! did I also mention its close to all motorway networks, trains and even airport !