PeterK
Well-known member
Hi All we were at Marberry CP in Cheshire yesterday, it was a superb truly English spring day.In the main hide overlooking the mere we met three charming ladies, who had seen very little and were about to leave, I suggested the minute they went the Bittern would appear, well that didnt happen, but not ten seconds after they left a flash of irredescent blue heralded the Kingfisher, who delighted us for some time with its flying skills, then High in the sky were three Buzzards which were riding the wind at high altitude, ( I think one of these belongs to Ruth), then a coletit and a mallard with a young, the Grebes then also arrived( Budworth Mere is always a good place to see Grebes). I felt so sorry for the ladies and again was forced to realise how much luck matters in Birding.
For those interested in wildflowers the Bluebells were in full bloom, the woodland full of their scent and looking superb all decked out in blue. The Garlic, celandines and red campion added to this wonderful display. This was topped of by finding the finest example of Dryad Saddles I have seen for years, Its A fungi that lives on dead logs and looks exactly like a saddle.
So all in all a really great day in a wonderful part of England, we believe Budworth Mere with its views across to Great Budworth Church typifies all that is best in England.
Dot & PeterK (Dot is the Botanist)
For those interested in wildflowers the Bluebells were in full bloom, the woodland full of their scent and looking superb all decked out in blue. The Garlic, celandines and red campion added to this wonderful display. This was topped of by finding the finest example of Dryad Saddles I have seen for years, Its A fungi that lives on dead logs and looks exactly like a saddle.
So all in all a really great day in a wonderful part of England, we believe Budworth Mere with its views across to Great Budworth Church typifies all that is best in England.
Dot & PeterK (Dot is the Botanist)