Thursday, 26 August 2010

To Heligan and back.

Last weekend we took our 2 grand-daughters to Heligan Gardens and although it was a bit damp, we all really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. Here are a few shots from the day. As we pulled up in the car-park we noticed the juv. Wrens on the side of the tree, the parent scarpered as soon as it saw us. Not a particularly good shot, but it was taken in haste.
The caravan doubles as a hide down by the Otter lake. We didn't see the Otters.







Chased some moths into the station waiting-room and found this Pipistrelle on the wall.
It must have had the same idea as me. John



This Hoverfly was enormous and apparently is often mistaken for a Hornet, which is
what I thought it was at first.





I attended a Stag do at Stithians Reservoir (northern cut-off), on Saturday. John
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14 comments:

  1. Chris26 August 2010 at 21:51

    Excellent set of images. I love the garden troll and the bat ;-)

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  2. Montanagirl27 August 2010 at 00:11

    Very nice series of photos. Such a variety again! I sooo enjoy your blog.

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  3. Monts27 August 2010 at 06:45

    Super stuff folks,love the Bat and the Caddis flys.Heligan have not been thee for years must be worth a visit.
    CU Soon

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  4. Philip27 August 2010 at 08:35

    What a cute little bat excellent shot what type is it ?

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  5. Elaine27 August 2010 at 08:42

    Lovely selection of shots! Heligan Gardens looks like a delightful place, and even more fun with the granddaughters. I love the troll. I'd like one for my garden.

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  6. KaHolly27 August 2010 at 09:14

    Wow! Such an assortment of images. What fun to scroll through, or should I say stroll through. Thanks for taking us along on your walk through a magnificent place. ~karen

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  7. Unknown27 August 2010 at 20:02

    Lovely set of images my favourite is the bat and hoverfly, must take a trip there next time i'm down.

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  8. Mary Howell Cromer27 August 2010 at 20:07

    Very nice series and that hornet type fly thing is really cool, as is the bat. Always fun to visit~

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  9. Sam and Lisa27 August 2010 at 21:42

    Heligan is Somewere I have been meaning to vist. Great set of pics especially the pipistrelle.

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  10. Julie G.27 August 2010 at 22:12

    Another wonderful series of photos! Looks like a beautiful area to visit. You have 2 very lucky grand-daughters. Your fantastic blog is always a joy to view.

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  11. Midmarsh John28 August 2010 at 21:04

    Great set of bug photos. Love the troll head. I would love to have something like that in the garden.

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  12. SAPhotographs (Joan)29 August 2010 at 06:16

    The Lacewings are just starting to appear here so summer must be on its way (I think). :) A lovely series. This looks like a great place to do photography.

    The name reminds me of a town we have here called Hotashell. :) And beleive me it IS hot there. :)

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  13. Angie Moore29 August 2010 at 21:03

    Fabulous selection. I do like Heligan. Love the Pipistrelle.

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  14. JRandSue29 August 2010 at 22:31

    Thank you for your comments.

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