As I watched the sun go down across the lake at North Cave Wetlands, the birds began to settle down for the night. The black headed gulls went quiet, the oystercatchers ceased their mournful piping, and the great crested grebes put their performative displays on hold. I stayed on, in the twilight, hoping to see an owl take flight (tawny, little and barn owls are regularly seen here). A young couple tiptoed into the hide and seemed mildly surprised to find an old codger sitting there. It’s spring, and I don’t think they were interested in owls or oystercatchers, so, as the light faded, I left them to enjoy each other’s company…
Narrowboats being fettled at Thorne, on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal...
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