I went to Buttermere this morning and had the place to myself apart from a runner and a couple of walkers
Buttermere morning reflection by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Buttermere morning reflection by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Buttermere morning reflection by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Wasdale first light by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Wasdale clouds by Alf Branch, on FlickrThat's excellentQuick and dirty hacksaw I made at work. It might not be pretty but it cut through a 2" steel tube.
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Parton aurora by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Parton aurora 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr
Young swallows repairing an old nest, possibly where one was born. We had a nest here on the loggia of our apartment in the South of France but following a predation by a hawk the nest had remained unused for some years. It seems a bit late to breed but I'd like to hear any thoughts on swallow breeding habits.