We enjoyed a trip to the Ilkley shops and a short
stroll on the river, past the tennis club for a mile or two, this aft.
Cool, damp and cloudy to start, then bright warm
sunshine for main course and a pint of Guinness for dessert.
3 young lads were paddling in the river by the golf
course. They had managed to find 32 golf balls.
The
birdlife was disappointing. I normally see (at least) Common Sandpiper, Dipper
& Goosander – but non of those today.
The highlight
of the day was when a Kingfisher made a sudden appearance flying downstream
before issuing a high pitched “dog whistle” call and abruptly doing a U turn to
fly back upstream.
Birds:-
Black Headed Gull, Sand Martin, Swallow, House
Martin (but no Swift).
A Grey Heron was far off at the edge of a field
disguised as a plastic bag – at least I think it’s a Grey Heron.
2 Moorhen, 2 Mandarin Duck, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Pied wagtail, 2
Oystercatcher and that was about it really.
haha did you put the plane on here for wishful thinking, sunbathing on the beach perhaps. Its a nice walk around there and usually plenty to see even though its always busy.
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