I got up with Carole this morning, as she was on a morning shift; I had a cup of tea ready for her when she came downstairs and I helped her defrost her car. She then headed to work and, as I had scoured the government webpages yesterday to see what I can and cannot do now we are in Tier 4, I headed to Hartsholme Park to catch what I hoped would be a spectacular sunrise.
The lake was frozen solid and as I hung around waiting for the Sun to rise sadly the fog came down. If there was a sunrise I certainly did not see it.
So as not to waste the journey, I took a walk around the stream that leads into the lake hoping maybe the water would not be frozen further up stream and that the Kingfisher would be up early looking for his breakfast. I cannot explain how happy I was to see that he was.
Thank you for your views, comments and favs throughout what has been, worldwide, a truly dreadful year. I wish each and everyone of you, your families and your friends, a far far better 2021.
Oh what a great find on your walk. I hope 2021 is a good year for Carole, yourself and all your family. Stay safe and warm through the winter and I hope by Spring things will be better for all of you in the UK and everyone around the world too
Fantastic capture Phil. I know all too well how quick they are, as we have the River Rae at the bottom of the garden.
Have not been able to walk down that far for a couple of years now.
What a fantastic treat! I have never yet seen one in the wild, just a blue flash out of the corner of my eye as one left! This shot is delightful. I would have been over the moon too.
Have not been able to walk down that far for a couple of years now.
Happy New Year too