Today in pictures

[gpick24]

Just a few pics today

[Margaret Pilkington]

Awwwww! Love all of those.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by davemac

You are right it is Loosestrife, but I don't think it is very invasive over here, and is looked at as a source of food for butterflies. Those Swans were hissing at me, I think more because I didn't have bread.

I'm all in favour of butterfly food, but over here it's seen as seriously invasive. Here's a link if you're interested:


Purple Loosestrife | Ontario?s Invading Species Awareness Program

[davemac]

Originally Posted by Turtle

I'm all in favour of butterfly food, but over here it's seen as seriously invasive. Here's a link if you're interested:


Purple Loosestrife | Ontario?s Invading Species Awareness Program

Just read the link, it is interesting how it got to Canada and is a European species. It does say that despite it being invasive it is still sold in garden centres.

[Turtle]

I can see why, as it is very pretty

[davemac]

Today is a yesterday outing, I was too clapped out after getting home that I hadn't the energy to lift my camera. So here is yesterdays effort with more mileage and altitude than normal.

[gpick24]

A few dicky birds from this weekend.

1&2. Wrens
3-5. Meadow Pipits.

Please feel free to correct if the IDs are wrong.

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by davemac

Today is a yesterday outing, I was too clapped out after getting home that I hadn't the energy to lift my camera. So here is yesterdays effort with more mileage and altitude than normal.

Number 1 has me intrigued - what is that contraption? Number 7 is very picturesque! It must have been quite a hike

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by gpick24

A few dicky birds from this weekend.

1&2. Wrens
3-5. Meadow Pipits.

Please feel free to correct if the IDs are wrong.

Number 3 is a really nice one, four too

[Morecambe Ex Pat]

Originally Posted by Turtle

Number 1 has me intrigued - what is that contraption? Number 7 is very picturesque! It must have been quite a hike

It looks like a sluice gate but appears to have been made into an ornament.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by Turtle

Number 1 has me intrigued - what is that contraption? Number 7 is very picturesque! It must have been quite a hike

Its the original valve that was used between Calf Hey Reservoir and the one below, Ogden Reservoir, it dates to 1856 when the reservoir was built. Number 9 is the furthest we were from base camp and not a view I will be snapping any time soon.

[Turtle]

Then I'm doubly honoured to have seen it through your eyes (and camera lens). Thanks Davemac

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by gpick24

A few dicky birds from this weekend.

1&2. Wrens
3-5. Meadow Pipits.

Please feel free to correct if the IDs are wrong.

love number two...it looks as though the wrens are having a 'gossip'.....yes i know that is fanciful.

[davemac]

Today was a tootle around the turbines, and the views that presented themselves.

[maxthecollie]

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A gentle stroll along the banks of the Leeds Liverpool Canal