The windy weather has stopped, as has the rain – so a day out would be nice. But, where to go? Somewhere where’s there’s no mud? And dogs allowed?
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Viv did her research and found this! £2 car parking but it looked good. Unusually for a reservoir, they allow dogs and they can even go in the water.
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Lots of wildlife …
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Time for J&P to “Name that bird!” . . there’s more to go
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No bird here but a Flubber Wubber …
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There’s a complete circular walk as well as many side walks too …
We did see a Martin Pescador (honest) but the blue flash was all too brief and the camera wasn’t to hand . .
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Arty photos (the “toy” setting)
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They have lots of bird watching platforms (just no birds) apart from my favourite water fowl – the widgeon! They have a lovely call and despite my imitation they didn’t come any closer … maybe it was the big black beast that put them off
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And lastly a photo called, Spot the bird! We’re sure the orange one is a plastic one! Any ideas?
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