Having moved back to the lakes last year, i thought this blog would be updated regularly, but truth is, it ain't happened.
The lakes have offered a few sights, but generally have been very quiet.. There are a few theories about this, but as much as anything I haven't been around the lakes much as I've finally got my arse back on the bike this year. It's not been easy, getting used to doing 10 hrs a week on the bike - the result is a lot less free time to stroll around the countryside.
Anyway, this weekend I'm moving again. Away from the lakes and on to a new estate! Zoiks! So maybe that will lead to a few more days out, back down to Lymington or to see Joe at Portland.. From seeing the sea at least once a month during the previous winters and migrations, I've only been to the coast once this year!
We'll see.. In the meantime, here are a few snaps from my year on the lakes.. I got lucky once or twice :o)
These pics were taken through the slats of one of the wooden footbridges. A perfect hide..
Spent 30 minutes watching this otter search the river for food. Turning every stone for small invertebrates?
Been lucky with a few water vole shots too.. Most of the pics I've shared on twitter or facebook, but with wi-fi in the new house, I do need to start this up again.
Water Voles in good numbers at Rooksbury..
The water levels got high in the Spring floods, but pleased to see they did well.
Every now and then you take a picture that you are really proud of.. Finally a sharp picture from my camera.
And a Kestrel below.
A few foggy morning shots..
More when I have wi-fi. Mobile broadband takes too long.
