Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Common Sandpiper

I went for a walk last night again down by the Wharfe from Barden Bridge. Among the usual birds (dipper, goosander, sand martin etc) I was lucky enough to see green woodpecker, greater spotted woodpecker and a pair of common sandpiper I love waders and it was great to see these neat, elegant birds back for the summer

It's been a while since I went to see the Laund Oak so I took the back way home to pay my respects. I spotted a tawny owl in another nearby oak and wondered if the tree was one of the ancient Laund's offspring? It's nice to think it might be

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