This was a long overdue visit to Baddesley, mainly to capture the snowdrop progress, and an excuse to get out. I'm still in recovery mode from the alternative Xmas/New Year events and holding the camera steady is proving interesting. I should have taken and used my tripod with remote shutter release.
The good news, I’m slowly back to normal, whatever normal is…. , with a few backward days
Starting with the full moon of the morning….
Followed by a nice sunrise
Star 6 filter used
Snowdrops
Even the crocuses were starting to show!
Baddesley Clinton, a medieval moated manor house, complete with priest holes, where Jesuit priests would hide during the persecution years. National Trust owned, it is now home to lots of wildlife and fauna, often providing good photo oportiunities.
And it’s that time of year, Hazel Catkins looking splendid.
A walk down to and around the main pool, where lots of mallards, moorhens and of course, Canada Geese were present. Not just the waterfowl, but also a robin picking away on the path and then the nuthatches muscled in,
Much to this robin’s bemusement!
Heading back towards the house, the small but perfectly formed meadow, was populated by jackdaws. Baddesley has quite a healthy population of jackdaws.
Eh, ya gonna drop some food?
Finally, but definitely not least, a dunnock concentrating on something in the grass….
That's all for now, the Brandon posting will save for another day.
Mike
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Regards, Hazel
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Unknown said:Really lovely set Mike with lots of variety from flora, scenery and birds; the reflections of the Bridge by the Manor House is lovely. Nutty was certainly playing ball for a lovely photo opportunity !
Thank you Hazel.
The nutties have been quite prominent at Baddesley for three or more years. I just love the cheeky nature about them.
WendyBartter said:Thoroughly enjoyed that trip with you Mike, so pleased to see that you're recovering and able to get out & about and take some glorious pics to share with us ... long may it continue!
Thank you Wendy.
It is a fabulous place to visit, both in the house and around the grounds.
Unknown said:Lovely set of photos. A great day out.
Thank you William.
SnappyMac said:Good selection Mike, I like your Nuthatch. They have been proving elusive for me recently :)
Thank you.
Nutties seem to be quite prevalent around here, well, in the more rural places.
PimperneBloke said:And I agree with everything that has been said!! Thanks for sharing Mike :o)
Thank you PB and you're welcome.
Psst, I've some dinosauromont piccies to post, when I can sit comfortably at the PC to upload.