Around the Dock

The dock is a pleasant walk and always something to see, no matter the time of year.



There is never a shortage of pigeons around the dock, but I never count them, or watch them. I wonder if other birders do?



There are people at work on their boats, doing essential maintenance jobs during the winter layup.



Where there are people there are usually swans, looking for a handout.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

It has been a lovely weekend after a somewhat wet week. A Dockland walk in autumn sunshine is a real pleasure.

It's good to see working boats visit the Dock, as well as the pleasure craft. There have been two commercial craft in the log last week, though one had departed before I was able to get out with a camera.





Repair work is still going on at The Waterfront, let's hope it will re-open in time for the Guild celebrations next year.

A Walk Along the Wheel

Last week's winds have brought many leaves down, I'm glad to see the back of them. The winds, not the leaves! The garden bird feeders have been very busy as natural food sources dry up. There are a few swallows around, but not for much longer.

There is still plenty of greenery to admire, and some late flowers.





The Guild Wheel makes a pleasant walk and gets some shelter from the weather.









You might even spot a friendly engine.



Not a native, but a cheery site on a dull day.

Monday Meander

There is a definite 'end of summer' feel in the air, although it is very warm and sunny here today.



There are quite a few swallows about, though not as many as in previous years. The bridge amplifies the cries of the ones roosting underneath. There don't seem to be as many terns around though, I'm not hearing or seeing them around the bridge so often now.