Wednesday 13 November 2013

Smestow Valley Wild Walk, November 10th

Smestow Valley Wild Walk
Seven intrepid nature lovers starting out on a wild walk on a beautiful November morning, with Chris and Geoff from the Smestow Valley Birders leading the way.
Tettenhall ridge, autumn, early morning sunlight
The early morning sunlight brought out the autumn colours of the trees by the Railway Walk and Tettenhall Ridge beyond.
Smestow Valley Wild Walk
A half-hour sky watch done, and time to get on the move.
Smestow Valley Wild Walk
At Compton Lock, with two little grebes downstream.
Song thrushes in a hawthorn
Further along the towpath, five song thrushes were at the top of a tree on the other bank.
Smestow Valley Wild Walk
As we reached Meccano Bridge, we were ready to step out of the shade.
Smestow Valley Wild Walk
Two little grebes here got most people's attention, but the dog seemed more interested in what I was doing.
Little grebes fishing
The dabchicks were busy fishing ...
Little grebes fishing
and, as usual, staying just a little too far away to pose for a good picture.
Smestow Valley Wild Walk
The final stop before we all headed for our homes and a hot drink - Freshwater Pool
Reposted from Wolves Wild.

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