I had intended to continue to use my Wildlife Trust membership and visit the Croxall Lakes hides, near to the National Memorial Arboretum. I was nearly there when I found the road closed, and an officer told me that there had been an RTC. I hope nobody was hurt - but it doesn't take much to close a rural road.
Change of plan. Close to Branston Water Park, I decided to go back there. It was wonderful. Lots of baby ducks and coots (and yes, I did recognise the right variety). Speckled wood that co operated - and this marvellous creature who posed by the canal bank.
Surprisingly, a very interesting wild(ish) creature was an adorable cat who wandered out of the thick nettles to make friends.
