Monday 15 February 2010

An early start this morning (6:37). Very cold at first but warmed up once the sun came up. Ran to Bottisham and Lode and then out through Lode to White Fen. Then back to Quy via Lode Mill. Most of the route was on road. The grassy stretch along White Fen Drove and the old railway line back to Quy were not muddy this morning as the ground was frozen. Total distance was 9 miles in a time of 1'24:50.

Plenty of wildlife seen this morning. At least 7 Song Thrushes heard signing at various points around the route. Also 3 pairs of Red-Legged Partridges. Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Kestrel and 2 Moorhens along Bottisham Lode. 2 Yellowhammers and a Kestrel along White Fen Drove. 6 Roe Deer on White Fen and another couple at the other end of the adjacent field. Grey Wagtail at Lode Mill. 4 Grey Squirrels along the old railway line. A lot of snowdrops in the old moat round Quy Hall.

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