Catcott

Last weekend I went to Catcott Nature Reserve for a walk, it is on the Somerset Levels with views to Glastonbury Tor.

Information from the Somerset Wildlife Trust:

At Catcott Lows you can enjoy stunning views across the marshes to Somerset’s iconic Glastonbury Tor. One of the lowest parts of the Brue Valley, Catcott Lows is a Mecca for birds that come to breed in spring and take refuge from freezing temperatures in winter. Catcott Heath is alive with dragonflies in the summer and toads, newts and frogs make their homes in the wet fen meadows.

It was a dull cloudy day when we went but these photos do give a feel to the area.

We didn't see many birds - just some swans.  It will be place to return to at different times of the year to see the change of season.

Sunset

One thing that is good about having a dog is the fact that I have to go out walking everyday, that also means what ever the weather is, even when my back is really aching I still have to go out.  There have been a few times in the last week when I have wondered if I will make it back home when my back have been so painful.  But I did and I am managing to walk 3 times a day.  The last walk before doggy bed time is only a short walk so does not really count.

Not only do I experience the worst parts of the weather (and it is not even winter yet) I do get to see some wonderful skies, Saturday evening's sunset was amazing.  Here are a couple of photos: