Smardale

More computer Admin, sore eyes, and fire finally ordered for the Hut.

A wild walk called for somewhere sheltered. We decided we try the new link up between Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Smardale and Green Rigg reserves.
I got Mrs IttH to drop me at the top of the raised walkway so I could walk down to the car park without Missy and might see some wildlife. And I did. As soon as I opened the gate I saw a long red tail looping down from a feeder.
Camera ready I approached stealthily... 30ft...20ft...finally less than 6ft. As I raised the camera he suddenly stood straight up and alert alert... But looking in the other direction... Then he shot off spectacularly fast as a lady and her dog crashed out of the undergrowth. I got this shot of him, but no closer than our reds get at home.

Philosophy Friday
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded”.
 
Ralph Waldo Emerson