In Abingdon, there are two nature reserves looked after by the Earth Trust: Radley Lakes, and Abbey Fishponds.
For our daily walk we went along the Radley Road, then through the Abbey Fishponds.
Volunteers have laid wood chip over the path at one end.
They have also cut back the reeds. From the wetland fresh reeds grow.
At the cross paths, near the centre, we saw a gentleman coming the other way, and using the choreography learned during the lockdown, we walked up the earthwork, while he took the low path, and said hello as we passed.
We crossed Audlett Drive and then went round the Leisure Centre. It was closed but the side area was open. Some dog walkers were on the green, and one young person was using the skate park.
There is a narrow path to Barton Lane. My wife took this picture of me taking a picture through the tunnel of leaves. She liked the colours.
We then walked by Sophos and Penlon. I had a word with somebody at a distance at Penlon about their activities, and I am hoping they will send me something for a future blog post. But they do have more important things to do.
Outside the businesses on Barton Mill corner, on Audlett Drive, there was a rainbow.
Back through the Abbey Grounds my wife got this picture. The thrush had been hopping about tapping the ground, and this is the moment the thrush got the worm.
We did exactly that walk in reverse one day last week -maybe we’ll bump into you (not literally) sometime soon. Stay safe!
brilliant pix as usual. Thank you
Thanks for the lovely pictures. It is 6 years since I last worked in Abingdon but I check back most days to see what is going on. Still have friends who live in the town.
Stay safe everyone!
My wife and I walked through the Abbey Fishponds reserve last weekend. She has an app on her phone which identifies birds from their song. We counted 23 species.
Abingdon vetenary group have had a ginger and white male cat brough in. It was knocked down near Tesco.*Found cat**
We have had this handsome cat brought in after a suspected road traffic accident. He is an un-neutered male, no microchip. Was found near Tesco Express in Abingdon yesterday evening. Thankfully his wounds seem superficial. Please share and call 01235 524777 with any information