turning

Turn! Turn! Turn! came to mind today in the balmy October weather with the glorious slowly turning autumn leaves

so switch on while you read and listen to another species of Byrds harmonising

So today it was Potteric Carr in sunny Donny for our wildlife explorations, after visiting Old Moor yesterday.

Cute pictures adorning the hides again - love this owl's happy face

 our routes

 and one of the many tranquil ponds

great sculpture trail for the children - big and small!!

and peaceful paths winding off into the marshes

 perfect reflections of clouds 

 and autumn leaves

 and exciting tree houses!

 leafy lanes

 more creatures

 great little cafe - though no time to stop today

 and my favourite spot - peaceful and beautiful

 with a close up swan foraging for grubs

 spot where the kingfisher lurks - though sadly not today

and our final spotting viewpoint - so tranquil and yet just a stone's throw from the M18

yet another fabulous day in fabulous company