Thursday morning was quite beautiful. Very cold and yet bright and sunny. We walked around Westport Lake not once but twice. We stopped for a warming mug of coffee in the Visitor Centre between the two. Second time around we walked along the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal and then back around the smaller ponds which lie between the large lake and the Fowlea Brook which is a tributary of the River Trent.
Westport Lake is the largest area of water in the city. The Canal and River Trust own the lake but it is managed jointly by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the City Council. It is an important site for wintering and migrating birds.
There were a few photographers out and about and a group of people with binoculars who looked as if they were on some sort of bird spotting course as they had an instructor with them.
Around the smaller ponds we saw mostly Robins, Dunnocks and Blue Tits.
Many of the water birds were walking on the still icy lake.
As we walked we felt as if we were being watched.
Some of the trees appeared to have acquired eyes.
I wonder if they had ears too? If only they could tell us.
All for now. Have a lovely weekend.
The views of the lake are wonderful Rosie. I'm so glad you're able to get out for walks. A break for a warm drink in the Visitor Centre was a good idea before spending more time by the lake and canal. Wishing you both a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, I feel as if I am getting back to normal just a little now I can walk around the lakes again, it's good to take a break somewhere in between for a warm drink too. Take care:)
DeleteWhat a lovely walk.
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Thank you Barbara, it was a lovely day:)
DeleteAnother lovely walk & it sure brought a smile to my face when I saw those trees. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan, at first we thought the trees had been marked for some sort of work but then we realised they were eyes as the trees marked for work had red paint dots on them. Take care:)
DeleteThe attention dogs addition is hilarious.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny, I couldn't resist taking a photo of it:)
DeleteThat's hilarious, I love the eyes and the noticeboard, someone's got a sense of humour! It looks like you had lovely weather for your walk, it's been a bit grey here. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you CK, I loved the sign for both dogs and owners. I expect there had been some sort of 'spooky' woodland walk at some point, I can't remember seeing the eyes the last tme we were there:)
DeleteWhat a lovely walk - so glad you have been able to get out. Love the dog sign with the dog walker and the trees with eyes are just wonderful. Wonderful photos. It is always good to get out for a walk in the fresh air. Hope the Big Garden Birdwatch goes or has gone well. I'll be doing mine later today. Take care Rosie.
ReplyDeleteThank you RR. It was good to get out and about. Did the bird watch this morning and have since blogged about it. Look forward to seeing your results too:)
DeleteThat looks like a perfect walk and sunshine too. A rare commodity here at the moment. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you B, we seem to alternate between sunny days and grey days at the moment. It's sunny here today but quite windy:)
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