Decided to take a trip down the river path by the Thames today. Woolwich to Thamesmead about 2 miles or so and its a nice trip out. Here are some notes on what I saw.
Today we saw a load of swans swimming along by the main wall. Further along were ducks including off season Mallards with chicks and an Egyptian Goose on the wall.
I note that their blackberries are more like the wild varieties than the bigger cultivar versions on the wasteland at work.
People running, cycling and even some gymnastics (mainly stretching) which is new for me.
A lot of butterflies, more than I've seen in ages. This includes mainly Large (Cabbage) Whites, Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns, a Jersey Tiger moth and a blue possibly either Common or Holly.
Edit its a female Holly Blue
A guy on a bike reckoned he saw a snake, it could be a Slow Worm which is local here or it could really be a snake. (I've never actually seen a wild British snake, hopefully one of these days.)
The online home of Bear or Bust.
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