Yesterday I made my first visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve since the 'lockdown' began. First of all I need to express thanks to the body of NHSN member volunteers who man the gate, so making the re-opening possible. The arrangements that are in place are easy to understand and follow and so the whole experience felt very safe.
I made my way to the Ridley Hide - only 2 people in there, so plenty of room (the maximum is 5). There was a Grey Heron right beside the hide...
Quite a few photographers have been posting pictures of Kingfishers and I was delighted that I only had to wait a few minutes before he made an appearance.
Before I left the hide I managed to capture the Grey heron in a balletic pose...
From the hide I made a complete circuit of the Reserve. All was tranquil and it was a pleasure to 'get away from it all'. I had the company of Small White butterfly for part of the way...
There is no doubt that I'll be back...
Lovely kingfisher pix
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