A delayed favour

[supertinks]

So last week, 

rhube started talking about cute fuzzy baby things that existed in her general vicinity (more specifically, ducklings and cygnets). Having expressed interest in seeing our swan's nest, I endeavoured to photograph it for her (and anyone else who cares).

I forgot to do it on Friday morning. I failed miserably to do it yesterday, so this morning I put my camera in my bag (complete with fully charged batteries) and made sure to take photos on the way to and from work.

Unfortunately, this meant I got completely and utterly soaked, as it decided to rain both on the way in and on the way home (worse on the way home).

Still, I persevered, and took some photos.

 

 

First, this is Blakes lock, the central island type thing that separates the lock from the river which flows from the weir round the other side. You can just about make out where the swan is, in front of the grey shed thing to the right.


Here is a closer shot, the location of the nest is more visible.


And here's some close ups of the swan sitting.




I tried to spot some goose nests as well, but I can't see them this year. And it was wet, so I didnt hang about!

I also saw my old manager when I was walking home (you know, the one who got fired for writing rude things about us and the company on his livejournal). I smiled and said hello, and he pointedly ignored me. Ah well.

None of my seeds are sprouting yet. I know I should wait more than a day but i'm impatient dammit!

Also, today I bought bird feeding devices and have hung them up on the washing line. Should be able to watch them from the sofa, and when the weather is better, from the bench in the garden.

I have a plan(tm) for the front garden - I'm going to wait till the weather gets nicer, clear it out (will need skip) and turn it into a herb garden with lots of pots of herbs in it. It gets more sun than the back, and has more space for pots and things. Plus it will be nice to look out onto when the front room becomes our living room.

I suppose I ought to do useful things. I can't be bothered though, thats the problem.

Comments

[rhube.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks! I'm sorry it put you to so much trouble. That swan's beautiful.

[supertinks.livejournal.com]

it wasnt really that much trouble - its on my way to work and by the time I got there I was already soaked, so...

besides, its nice to have pictures like this :-)

its good practice for me - i'm planning on entering Countryfile's Animal in Action photo competition (See bbc.co.uk/countryfile for details, if anyone interested) so I need to get used to taking photos of animals in their natural environment!

[rhube.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Good luck!

[kinggoose.livejournal.com]

Oooooh swans (or megageese as the wife and I call 'em) and goose nests! How exciting!!! We've plenty of swans and geese in the Sileby area, but never yet spotted their true nesting grounds, so I'm quite jealous!