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Smestow Valley Birders Wild Walk, November 2013

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

Seven intrepid nature lovers starting out on a wild walk on a beautiful November morning, with Chris and Geoff from the Smestow Valley Birders leading the way.

Tettenhall ridge, autumn, early morning sunlight

The early morning sunlight brought out the autumn colours of the trees by the Railway Walk and Tettenhall Ridge beyond.

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

A half-hour sky watch done, and time to get on the move.

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

At Compton Lock, with two little grebes downstream.

Song thrushes in a hawthorn

Further along the towpath, five song thrushes were at the top of a tree on the other bank.

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

As we reached Meccano Bridge, we were ready to step out of the shade.

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

Two little grebes here got most people’s attention, but the dog seemed more interested in what I was doing.

Little grebes fishing

The dabchicks were busy fishing …

Little grebes fishing

and, as usual, staying just a little too far away to pose for a good picture.

Smestow Valley Wild Walk

The final stop before we all headed for our homes and a hot drink – Wetland Lake.