We didn't go very far last weekend. The plan had been to go to Titchfield Haven, to spend some time at the reedbeds, but things kept happening to hold us up. Then when we eventually got in the car, it wouldn't start!!! We just sat there and laughed....
It was soon going again, but we gave up on the Titchfield Haven idea and went to Farley Mount, not far from where we live.
the horse monument
We had a walk to the Horse Monument, which brought back some memories for Ian. As a boy, he, his Dad and his brother would cycle to Farley Mount on Sundays, while his Mum was back at home cooking the dinner......
I must admit I used to love going off on my bicycle when I was young.... I had a blue, Raleigh Mark 2, my pride and joy.... That was my first real taste of freedom............ well, until I lost it, or should I say..... someone stole it, my mother went berserk!! Yes, I did get into lots of trouble when I was young!
Birdwise it was very quiet, but there were lots of butterflies. Common Blue, Small and Large White, Speckled Wood and Brimstone..........
female common blue.....
Then on the way to Romsey I spotted a pair of Bullfinches......which meant another bird for this years list....
143. bullfinch
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