Tag Archives: British Birds

Sunday Picture Post: By Woods and Lake

Posted on October 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

14th October 2023 we hop on a bus to Norwich, and hop off again on the outskirts of the city… we’re going to Whitlingham Country Park. Please join us, it’s such a sunny day… Blinded by the light as we … Continue reading →

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CCC253: Another Catastrophic Experiment

Posted on September 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Has Woody gotten her seasons muddled? Is her head all of a fuddle? Is she trying to weave a nest When she should be taking a rest? Or is she prepping for a frigid December? Maybe the worst her breed … Continue reading →

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CCC246: The Jazz Players Hostel

Posted on July 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

I was standing on the seafront prom Lining up a shot of Baba Yaga’s one-legged hut When beside me a polite lady’s voice asked Do you wish to know what it is? I turned to see a white-haired lady, all … Continue reading →

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Monday Flyers

Posted on July 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

A collection of photos taken on our walk 24th June 2023, united by wings. Enjoy This first was serendipitous! Moth. According to my app, a Large Yellow Underwing Again, resorting to my app, a Black Tailed Skimmer. But my book … Continue reading →

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Monday Extra: Wings Around The Water

Posted on June 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

Our walk around the lake at Whitlingham Country Park just happened to coincide with the emergence of damselflies. Loads and loads of damsels, all flitting like streaks of blue light. I did manage to photograph some… and then, of course, … Continue reading →

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CCC241: Expert Ease of the Instant Meal

Posted on June 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Ardea Cinerea, a long-legged bird Easily hidden in reeds, not often heard Less a hunter, not even a baiter More a waiter Oblivious of the pinching bill Fishes, frogs and slippery eels Offer themselves as an instant meal

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Monday Extras: Birds and Butterflies

Posted on May 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

So many delights to excite the camera on our walk of 5th May 2023, I’ve had to include an additional post. Enjoy Crows and pigeons in the churchyard Ringed Plover on the beach Greylag geese in the park… being seen … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Flowers and Fungi

Posted on May 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

Details, some colourful, some pretty, from our walk on 27th March 2023. Enjoy No apologies for yet more of these. The hedges are full of them! And these… And the colour is so welcome And twigs erect with sticky buds … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Fowls and Tails

Posted on January 31, 2023 by crispina kemp

3rd January at Whitlingham Country Park, the usual wildfowl… And catkins, wonderfully early Providing us with sun though the sun wasn’t there! Old Man’s Beard aka Wild Clematis Oh yes, and some fungus Hope you enjoyed. Something totally different next … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Colours

Posted on November 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

A selection of photos taken on our walk to Burlingham Woods on 31st October. The sun was with us! Enjoy Garden escapee, not native! Another escapee Yes, apples! A sign of the season… Amazing, still flowering, so pretty in pink … Continue reading →

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