Category: David

From a spot by the river in Topsham, where swans, ducks and gulls are gathered to get regular offerings of bread.

Fringing the water along much of the Exe estuary, as seen in the previous two posts.

The now disused Topsham lock and the former lock keeper’s cottage from across the river Exe in Topsham.

The canal (foreground), the river (behind, with boat) and the reed bed on the bank between them. That bank also has a path.

The Exeter canal has a path the entire length of both banks – originally so that boats being towed in opposite directions could pass each other quickly and easily.

Taken from the Quay at Topsham.

The strong colours of the male contrasting with the less spectacular female, as often with bird species.