There’s quite a few photos in this post, ones from a couple of visits to Denso Marston Nature Reserve, a couple of visits to Tong Park Dam and Gill Beck, a visit to Rodley Nature Reserve and some from Baildon Moor and Baildon Town.
Some of the photos are of:- Kingfisher, Dipper, Red Kite, Kestrel, Buzzard, Fieldfare, Lapwing, Curlew, Pink Footed Goose, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail.
EDIT: I have decided to split this into several posts. This one is for the trips to Denso Marston Nature Reserve. I was temped to do a Douglas Adams style 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3 and 4 of 3, but at the last minute changed it to 4.
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Denso Marston NR
A walk along the river Aire at Denso Marston Nature Reserve is always relaxing and I often meet people I know down there and have a natter.
Spring is in the air – Snowdrops, Daffodils and mating Moorhens. The male Mandarin ducks are also displaying their finery. The Little Grebe is also developing its breeding plumage.
I have yet to see an Otter on the river, I keep looking and also look for signs on the river banks. Paw prints in the sand. I have seen prints several times but I assume Mink prints are similar.
If nothing else, on these walks, it is good to just look at things, to try to notice what is around. A simple thing like the regular markings on the trunk of a White Poplar tree.
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