Sunday, 21 August 2011

RSPB Sandy Lodge

heathsheeptreeflowerview to heathheather close up
berriesPath through the heathSky and heatherThe lodge

RSPB Sandy Lodge, a set on Flickr.

Yesterday we took the car out for a spin, and drove to the RSPB reserve at Sandy. We had a lovely walk in the morning sunshine. The reserve has 5 miles of walks but we probably only did half of that.

We saw some interesting sheep with horns lazing under the trees. There were plenty of insects including dragon flies and bees. We even saw and heard a bird of prey. Still not sure what it was, I guess a buzzard. Its cry was very high pitched and a bit like a cat mewing.

The landscape is a mix of woodland and heath which is lovely as you get to walk through shady trees, some of which are very old, as well as walking through open sun drenched heaths. The old heathland was full of beautiful heather.

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