Friday, 13 December 2013

Newtown Natrure Reserve, I.O.W.

Eileen and I went to to Newtown Nature Reserve on our second day of birding.  I have posted from here before however this time I hope to tell you a little about the history of this wonderful  place.   There were Curlew, Pied Wagtail. Hen Harrier, Little Egret and a number of small woodland birds. 


 
Wigeon
 
 


                                                Newton Town Hall



                              We passed this stand for bird houses


There were about 50 Fieldfae flying around from tree to tree however the light as not in the right quarter and it was a very cloudy day as this was the best I could do.


                                              Part of the reserve


 There is a boat house at the Quay and there are usualy Swans near by and there was also Ringed pLover on a little island some distance away.


Mute Swan


This is an over view of the reserve and it is quite extensive.


Along the board walk there were Linnts (not a good photo)


There were also Meadow Pipits






I am hoping you can read the text in these photographs.




 Kestrel


As we were crossing this field there were Hebredean sheep there.  They keep the meadows in the right condition.


The Hebridean is a breed of small black sheep from Scotland, similar to other members of the Northern European short-tailed sheep group, having a short, triangular tail. They often have two pairs of horns.

Well what are those guys thinking? 
 
I am sure you can come up with some amusing comments to make me and others smile. 
Go on, have a go, make someone's day.

I am very excited about tomorrow's  post.  It is something I have wanted to see for a very long time and I was able to video it to share with you.   My Saturdays post will be in 2 parts, one tomorrow and the other on Sunday. 
 
I wonder if anyone will guess what it is? 
You have 24 hours to rack your brains!!
Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , ,

21 comments:

  1. Carole M.13 December 2013 at 18:35

    another enjoyable location/walk Margaret; I love the pipits especially

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure13 December 2013 at 18:44

      HI Carole Glad you enjoyed the post and in particular the Pipits. NO GUESSES!! Anyway, thanks for your comment.

      Delete
  2. eileeninmd13 December 2013 at 20:14

    What a neat place for a bird walk. The ducks and swans are wonderful shots. The Black Sheep are really cute. Great post and photos, Margaret! Have a happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  3. cath carbone13 December 2013 at 21:59

    Ton post est tout à fait charmant et j'aime beaucoup!
    Very attractive comment! I like your blog,
    Have a nice day!

    ReplyDelete
  4. EG CameraGirl14 December 2013 at 00:50

    Wigeons are such great looking birds! We call that a European wigeon here as we have a slightly different looking variety called, amazingly enough, American wigeons. What a super place to walk and enjoy the beauties of nature.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Rajesh14 December 2013 at 01:08

    Great shots of the place with lovely birds.

    ReplyDelete
  6. TexWisGirl14 December 2013 at 01:23

    pretty area! i LOVE the wigeon! what a handsome duck! as for the sheep, no telling...

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lynn14 December 2013 at 02:37

    oh my the French and English did so much damage to each, glad they get along now! I used to knit solely with Hebrides wool and would love to visit this region. I think those two are saying, 'remember we are not to smile for photos' gorgeous shots!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 December 2013 at 02:44

    Hi Lynn. I love what the sheep are saying. Many thanks for guessing. You must have been a good knitter.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Roy Norris14 December 2013 at 05:21

    "Does she know her Aperture from her elbow, waving that thing about like that."??

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 December 2013 at 19:28

      HI Roy Now this is priceless. It surelly make me laugh out oloud. Many thanks for making my day.

      Delete
  10. Linda at To Behold The Beauty14 December 2013 at 05:25

    The shot of the wigeon is gorgeous. Such beautiful feather detail. I liked the kestrel in flight, too. And who can resist sheep? Such a lovely area to explore.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Elephant's Child14 December 2013 at 06:15

    I do love to come walking with you.
    And I do believe that the pictured pair are saying 'Each photo costs ten cents. Money in the fleece thanks.' Or alternatively 'Are you looking at me?'

    ReplyDelete
  12. Adam14 December 2013 at 10:20

    My guess is that you seen the spoonbill.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 December 2013 at 19:30

      HI Adam Thanks for guessing but although I went to Castle Espie yesterday, I did not see the Spoonbill. Apparently he was there beteen 9-10 in the morning and I was at the Quiole then, Had great views of the 2 Long tailed ducks.

      Delete
  13. Adam14 December 2013 at 10:20

    My guess is that you seen the spoonbill.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Marcia14 December 2013 at 10:35

    Still reading your blog though not always commenting. Just loved the birdhouses for sale stand.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 December 2013 at 19:31

      HI Marcia Great to hear you are popping in to read my bogs. Thanks for cmment today.

      Delete
  15. Ginny Hartzler14 December 2013 at 14:15

    Your sheep portrait is just wonderful, they are so different and look quite ancient. I also love your portrait of the mute swan. Can't wait to see what you're up to next post!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 December 2013 at 19:33

      HI Ginny Glad you enjoyed the sheep and Swan shots. You are going to love my next post. Thanks for comment.

      Delete
  16. Ragged Robin14 December 2013 at 23:00

    Great to see the birds on this great reserve Margaret. When we visited in summer I found it an excellent site for butterflies :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)