I managed to take the children out a couple of times last week and took my camera. They like Merrions Wood in Walsall, it is easy to get to and we have spent a lot of time in there over the last few years. To be

These two pictures should give you an idea of the place in October,

It is not the biggest nature reserve in the world, but I am quite fond of it. Although I have seen some good birds including grey wagtails and woodpeckers there it is the trees that are the real stars of the place especially as they grow old and die.
I took this picture

The next picture was taken further in I suppose showing the next stages of decomposition.

If anyone knows what the name of the fungi I would be very grateful if they would tell me.
On Sunday I was able to go up to Martin Mere
owned by the Wildfowl and Wetland



I think the children will remember the otters longer than the birds, they were very cute and "performed right on cue".
I was able to get a couple of picture and this one was quite good, well I like it anyway.
OK so I have said enough now I will try and update the website with these and more pictures from the last week or so over the next couple of days.
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