Oxburgh House - National Trust: 14th May 2019

Oxburgh Hall
National Trust

Had been here before, but this visit was slightly disappointing as the entire central court of the house was boarded up, had temporary mobile toilets installed and was a mass of scaffolding... and the big chandelier in the saloon was in pieces for cleaning... however, was still an enjoyable visit and plenty of photo opportunities!

Oxburgh Hall - Interior

Oxburgh House - Exrterior

Oxburgh Hall - The Grounds

Fineshades Wood & Rutland Water: Easter 2019

Fineshades Wood & Rutland Water
Easter 2019

A lovely sunny Easter so most visitor attractions will be crowded.... so... 4 trips out birdwatching to avoid the crowds.

This set of images from Fineshades Woods in search of Red Kite, and Rutland Water which was distinguished by getting my first shot of a Blackcap

Part 1# Fineshades Wood

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Goldfinch

Part 2# Rutland Water

Blackbird

Blackcap

Butterfly

Butterfly

Gadwall

Gadwall

Gadwall

Gadwall

Gadwall

Greater Black Backed Gull

Greylag

Greylag

Heron

Heron with Lunch

Heron

Heron

Little Ringed Plover

Female Pheasant

Male Pheasant

Shelduck

Song Thrush