The beautiful….. Our swan family, caught by our reader who sent us the wonderful image of the mother incubating her eggs back in April, and who wondered whether this was the same family. I was thinking that there might be two families but definitely wasn’t sure and suggested that a call to the Corporation might …
Cool off……
These ferns in Kenwood Woods looked amazingly cool and appealing this afternoon… as did this walk the same woods’ towering trees. And I was obviously not the only one with that idea! Earlier today, before the heat set in, the men’s pond was already heaving at 7am. Yes – all those dots are swimmers. But …
Kenwood Meadows
A rather uninspiring weather day turned into the most beautiful evening yesterday and the Kenwood meadows were looking at their best, pale gold in the late afternoon sun. So I thought you might enjoy a brief wander through the dried grass. (If you want to see the videos you will need to click onto the …
Random……
I am conscious that it is is four days since I blogged and I apologise to those who are wondering where I have gone…. There was actually a book review scheduled for yesterday but for various reasons that got delayed. So just to prove that both the heath and I are still here, a few …
Parkland Walk – and more swans……
After the hills and dales of Hampstead Heath, Parkland Walk (which runs from Highgate to Finsbury Park for those of you who like to locate) is a bit on the flat side – but then it used to be a railway line. But on a sunny day, it is a delightfully shady and cool place …
Summer? Where did that go?
It is looking slightly brighter this morning – although it feels no warmer – but yesterday was grim…. Lowering grey clouds and drizzle over the distant city, rain puddles under the seat, no one but a crow to be seen. Down at the Men’s swimming pond it wasn’t much better. But, check out those dots …