Saturday 18th January
The forecast today was for sunshine so we went to Golden Acre park. From the bird hide we could see lots of different species.

A blue tit on the feeding post

A mandarin duck on the small pond

A nuthatch on the  feeding table

We walked to the second bird hide but there was not much to see apart from the lovely lake and the resident ducks.



Sunday 12th. January

It was very busy at Sutton Bank this afternoon. After the clouds passed over the views were lovely.

 



Saturday 11th. January

We set out for a visit to Clapham but once we got there it was raining so we returned via Fewston and enjoyed a dry walk along the edge of the reservoir.

 



Wednesday 8th. January

An unexpected free day and the promise of fine weather made us decide on a trip to Whitby. We parked at the quayside and walked to the end of the pier.

 

We crossed the swing bridge and climbed to the top of the 199 steps.

Whitby Abbey looked stunning as the low sunlight was just catching the stonework.



Wednesday 1st January
We spent the afternoon and early evening at the Christmas Adventure in Stockeld Park. After dusk we walked round the lake enjoying the Christmas lights.



Saturday 14th December
This afternoon we visited Fountains Abbey to hear the choir of St John the Baptist Church in Knaresborough. They performed Christmas songs for an hour and it was exceptionally good.



Friday 13th December
This evening we went to Harlow Carr to enjoy the gardens illuminated for Christmas. There were not many people there and it was quite magical to wander round in the dark.