Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Friday 11 September 2020

Happy Place

When you're feeling a bit down I've always found it a big help to go to a place where you feel happy. I'm lucky to have that place not too far away and it's somewhere I can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. I've been social distancing here for many years now. It's a real joy to go early, when you almost own the landscape and the nature within it. Peace and quiet and a sense that many have been here before me and not much has changed. The birds are still around and there was a nice surprise for me too in the form of a Whinchat. This bird must have been on his way to his winter home. It was great to watch it though as it foraged for food, but sad to think that our summer migrants will soon be gone for another year. 

Along the river there were a couple of Grey Wagtails looking very good once again after the busy breeding period.


A pair of Nuthatches were picking at the bark looking for food.


Here's the Whinchat that typically kept it's distance. Hope to see you again next year.







10 comments:

  1. Beautiful birds. I hope you feel well. Have a nice weekend. Greeting Caroline

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  2. Hello Adam. Beautiful and peaceful photos. Birds fly south, but soon winter birds will arrive at feeding places to delight us.
    Take care.

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  3. Hello,

    Lovely series of birds and photos. The Winchat on the fence photos are beautifully captured. The Nuthatch is one of my favorites. Take care and stay safe. Thank you for linking up your post. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend.

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  4. Such beautiful photos! I need a place like that to escape too. Have a great weekend :)

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  5. I totally agree! Going out to the nature preserves have helped me through the summer and made the lockdown easier. You always see something and it's refreshing. Love that Nuthatch...they are so much fun to watch!

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  6. Sweet bird portraits! What would we do without the great outdoors to console us?

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  7. I know what you mean about going to your happy place & getting away from city-life. beautiful birds, such as the ones you see always brightens a day.
    Thanks for linking in at IRBB this weekend.

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  8. The Whinchat is a pretty little bird. Being outside always boosts my mood. Glad you have somewhere to "escape" when feeling down. Hope you have a happy new week!

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  9. Wonderful captures...
    ...I enjoyed your Post.

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  10. Such sweet little birds! Great photos as always!
    Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/09/going-buggy.html

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