Tag Archives: wildlife

Lord love a duck

Posted on September 24, 2016 by pensitivity101

But not at three o’clock in the morning. Yes, Rooster Duck is back and making up for lost time driving some of the residents cwackers. Personally, I don’t mind her or her chums with their chattering chorus (Laughing Duck is … Continue reading →

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Meet the Neighbours

Posted on August 9, 2016 by pensitivity101

The marina has been quite busy recently, and we have seen three narrowboats and one cruiser berth opposite us for a few days. There are plans to revamp the other basin and both toilet blocks after the season finishes, and … Continue reading →

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Just Visiting

Posted on May 30, 2016 by pensitivity101

It’s been busy here this weekend, what with the market on Saturday, the BBQ for marina residents and guests in the evening, and a beautiful sunny Sunday which encouraged many of our boating friends to go out on the water. … Continue reading →

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Photo Latest

Posted on August 6, 2015 by pensitivity101

I took these today down by the lock with the new camera. cygnet and adult                                               new brood of ducklings

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Marina Wildlife Update

Posted on August 4, 2015 by pensitivity101

Since rescuing the duckling the other evening, we have been watching the marina waterfowl and other wildlife. Compared to what we’d seen whilst out on the river, not many young have survived in either of the marina basins. Mrs Boating … Continue reading →

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On the river with Capt P

Posted on June 4, 2015 by pensitivity101

Our friend arrived earlier than expected today which worked out absolutely GREAT! After a much needed cup of tea after his journey, we untied the moorings and set off up river. Bud did not like the horn or the engine … Continue reading →

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What a sight!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by pensitivity101

As I sit and review my stats to see if I’ve hit my hoped for marker (just 17 views to go, thank you all so much), a flock of some 50 geese have just flown over my head. They were … Continue reading →

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Francis, Charles or just plain Sir?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by pensitivity101

They’re coming. The females are in a frenzy ensuring they are looking their best ready to present themselves for courtship to a potential mate. I was witness to a cocky display this morning coming back from my shower. ‘Sir’ was … Continue reading →

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It’s a different world

Posted on August 7, 2014 by pensitivity101

Years ago, if anyone mentioned they owned a boat, stuck up yachtie types with their stripey tee shirts, shorts and deck shoes drinking G and Ts with a superior group of friends came to mind. This opinion stems from people … Continue reading →

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Swallows and our own Amazon

Posted on August 3, 2014 by pensitivity101

There was a firework display somewhere last night, and poor Maggie didn’t know where to put herself. It was loud and went on for about 20 minutes. I don’t want to have to resort to doggy medication, but she was … Continue reading →

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