I was asked to judge the best picture on The Friends of Radley Lakes Facebook page – during September.
Before doing so I went for walk round the lake taking pictures. Most of the wildlife seemed shy and stayed at some distance apart from one swan who seemed very obliging –
following us round and hissing at Harry – once or twice.
Some geese came into land but the picture could have been better if I’d waited for the splash.
I got a grainy long range shot of a cormorant and a gull sat out on old tree trunks near the middle. The leaves along the bridleway had not yet reached their full autumnal glory. The day was overcast. So the three above are probably the best.
Take a look, if you can, and see what you like best from the Radley Lakes Facebook pictures dated September. There was an excellent couple of sunsets, and a number of close up pictures of wild life that must have required great patience and a good camera.
In the end I chose the baby long tailed tit. It was so cute. What do you think?
Yes the long-tailed tit is cute: we have some in our garden – they like the quince bush outside the study window and come and tap on the window while I am working here! But my favourite of the photos is that magnificent toad – he (it must be male surely) has such a fantastic expression.
Many many lovely shots. I like the blackheaded gull over the water the best!
Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf and for writing them up on your blog.