Spent part of the this afternoon (the shortest day) at Badger and Worfield. Weather conditions were mild for this time of year with the sun breaking through occasionally which made it quiet pleasant.
The mallards were confiding on the village pool and I managed to get this photo of a female showing off her blue speculum.
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| Female Mallard. |
There was also a friendly little robin flitting about and alighted on a wooden post right next to me, giving ample opportunity for a photo shoot.
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| Robin. |
Which gave me inspiration for some verse. (if I do attempt at poetry in this blog from time to time, just read them as they come. I haven't got the foggiest idea about poetic devices).
Little robin, you are always so friendly
You come so close but never befriend me
On the flick of the wing you are away
Not to been seen again that day
Little robin I want you back so we can commune some more
O robin, o robin I will hold you dear for evermore
I noticed in one of the gardens opposite the pool some fallen apples of all shapes, sizes and colours and their apple scent gave my senses an uplift. Which goes to show that the simple things in life is what counts.
Next stop was the Mere at Worfield. Not a lot doing on the Mere except for this pair of graceful swans.
Today's posting is a good example of getting out and about in the countryside and connecting with it. I have always said, put in the effort and each time will be unique no matter where you go and how brief the visit: that little robin, the fallen apples and the bright blue wing pattern of the mallard.
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