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So relieved to see these two are doing well (the nest was attacked by a mink a few weeks ago)

A few photos from Attenborough nature reserve this afternoon.......

A riot of colour at Clumber Park earlier

Not as much fun as my old mapped 2.0 TDi 4WD Yeti, but reliable, economical, more practical than a Vitara (and better equipped). Decent family transport I did recently take a test drive in the new S-Cross (Ultra) and was impressed.

Lovely sky after the sun had set this evening

The storms passed us by sadly, but it's a lovely evening now👍

So relieved to see at least one cygnet survived the recent mink attack🙏

A couple of visitors to the garden

I just advertised a few Yeti accessories in the parts section. Tour de France accessories Roof bars There is a set of Yeti roof bars and a full (unused) kit which came with a new Tour de France: internal bike carrier, seat covers, bike wheel covers etc. 4 Yeti's in total for me (1.2 TSi manual, 2.0 TDi 110 2WD, 2.0 TDi 140 4WD and 2.0 TDi 170 4WD) - all fabulously competent and satisfying to own in their own right, although the Shark mapped manual 140 4WD was the pinnacle for me in terms of all-round ability for me - sadly missed😔

A set of genuine Skoda Yeti Roof bars. In used but decent condition. I used these with all the Yeti's I previously owned. Complete with instructions, x2 keys, key code and a spare set of (unused) inserts to lock the bars to the roof rails. Bargain at £40 Collection only from North Nottinghamshire (although willing to travel a short distance to meet)

I have a complete set of unused Yeti Tour de France accessories, to include seat covers, internal bike carrier carrier, boot netting and cycle wheel covers. Bargain at £40 Collection only from North Nottinghamshire area (will travel a reasonable distance to meet etc)

A couple from this evening.......

A couple from this evening

Yet more back garden photography

A few recent visitors to the garden🐦

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A few more from this evening (including White, Pink and Bluebells)

In true 'Circle of Life' fashion we came across these just around the corner from the poor Swan VID_20220428_184748.mp4

Came across a grim sight at Rufford this evening. We noticed the Swan on the nest appeared to be in distress and when we got there it seems a weasel / stoat had got into the nest and was in the process of devouring her eggs

A few newly hatched ducklings 00025.mp4

Wonder how many eggs she has? 00026-1.mp4

I thought these two made a rather odd couple, unless of course the female is an albino?

Love the contrast of the yellow and pink Magnolias👍

I was overtaken by this stunner earlier - sounded like thunder!! Front Cam.mp4 Rear cam.mp4

I completely discombobulated this Chaffinch when I played the video back to it! VID_20220421_192839.mp4 VID_20220421_192839.mp4