It was the raising of this manhole cover by human waste that had recently caused us to contact Greg of Mouland Drainage who provided his usual exemplary service at a Senior Citizen’s discount.
Knowing that there would be two other points requiring clearance we made them accessible to Greg as best we could. This meant the artefacts on top of the covers had to be returned in place afterwards.
Just after lunch I righted the owl and planters covering the first of
these, while the other with two filled aluminium tubs is, for fear of toppling over, beyond me now.
This year is the first that the Japanese maple above the patio bed has enjoyed colourful autumn foliage.
On this perpetually overcast, yet warm open-waistcoat weather we took a forest drive.
I negotiated the pools on Tanners Lane to photograph the beach with
its water-beaten breakwaters and
distant views over which I could discern distant honking geese in flight, without realising that they would emerge over Tanners Lane
where Jackie would be able to photograph them from much closer;
another flock crying out to those overhead;
starlings switching from wires to tree in rotation;
a buzzard keeping eyes peeled for potential prey;
and me, before I later added
a pheasant face-off on St. Leonard’s Road.
Having begun with an owl on the patio we completed today’s theme with Jackie’s nourishing chicken stewp welcoming the addition of one of yesterday’s chopped duck breasts and crusty rolls with which I drank more of the pinotage.
Everything looks wonderful and now I’m hungry. Another hour until our homemade chili dinner is ready.
I hope you enjoyed your dinner, Pat. Thanks very much
Wow … so many birds, my little iPhone camera would be going none stop, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
I love the bird photos.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The photos are beautiful. Hope you are feeling good.
Yes, thanks you very much, Zakiah
Canada Geese are amazing! I see them here in Las Vegas on the man-made lakes and at nearby park with spring-fed ponds too. And in the UK, wow!
Ubiquitous. Thanks very much, John
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I love to see a flock of honking geese flying overhead. Happy for the Japanese Maple. Gotta love those senior discounts, too!
Thank you very much, JoAnna. We didn’t know we would get a discount
Even the grey days have their beauty. I am glad you and Jackie had some warmer weather for exploring and birdwatching.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Wonderful bird photos from you and Jackie, and Jackie got great shots of you, too!
Thank you so much from each of us, Merril
That bird line is perfect, love seeing that here.
Thank you very much, Gary
I am used to seeing swallows gather on telephone lines or cables, but have never seen so many starlings lined up together!
Thank you very much, Anne
Loveliness.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
What a lovely avian day!
Great photos, you two!
I love the bird convention that is meeting on the wires! 🙂 And the birds decorating the tree! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
What nice pictures Derrick. I especially loved the pheasant as it brought back memories of my childhood.
Thank you very much, Diane
What a lovely beach Derrick
Thank you very much, Kim
Lovely bird pictures. There are so many.
Thank you so much, Robbie
A damp start to your winter, but I still enjoy the photos!
Thanks very much, GP
It was good to see you leaping over the puddles like the agile chamois. A fine collection of birds today.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Love the door at the end of Tanners Lane. Good catch of the buzzard.
I call Canada Geese lawn mowers. 🙂 Cheers Derrick.
I love all your images, especially these bird photos.
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re more than welcome, dear Derrick!
Ugh! Back-ups are no fun for sure! Glad you had someone who could take care of it for you!
Thanks very much, Dwight
What a thoroughly avian post, from the righted owl to the starlings, geese, and buzzard. Terrific photos, Derrick and Jackie.
Thank you very much from each of us, Dolly
My pleasure, both of you.
Beautiful photos from both of you!
Thank you very much from us both, Riba
Fab photos
Thank you very much, Sheree