So managed to finish work earlyish and get out whilst it was still dry.
Although we visit the Haugh often we always find a different route each time....
Which led us to find Inspector Gadgets Legs ....
Oldest tree in North Lanarkshire apparently
Didn't even Know it was there...so close to my 2nd home aswell lol
And this wee guy stopped for a pic or 2 on the wind vane
Bottoms up..
Ready for take off
Then it was off down to the river.. no much in that river lol
The proper one ...The Clyde
Aww
A quick look in the hide...thats been knocked down!
And back to the river.....
.....my luck was in again...not with the camera ofcourse but just to be able to stand and watch the Kingfishers zoom up and down and at one point perched just below us for a second lol
Still managed a couple of pics though
It's smiling at me lol or more like laughter me!!!
I could have sat and watched them all day had my belly not started to rumble and still had the hike all the way back uphill to the car...relief when I made it although Imay have been dragged up the last part lol
It was Chinese for dinner incase your interested...I didn't have the energy to cook lol
Thanks all for looking, hope you enjoyed ;-)
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
If only trees and wildlife could talk eh lol...well not sure how much longer I shall be seeing our Kingies for as just read they are going to close the footpath off that I regularly see them on due to erosion...hope they put in place some other viewing point then as am sure it will be a huge disappointment to birders and even just walkers who walk right round the estate.. Unless they install a brick wall I cant see how they are gonna close it off with success!!...only time will tell I guess
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Regards, Hazel
Lot to learn
A fabulous set of photos Linda, and what a fascinating old tree to see.
I wonder if it's worth contacting the guardians of the reserve to see if they have or even considering any plans to ease the footpath erosion other than just closing it.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler