A Little Bird

 On my walk I came across a little bird who was happy to pose for the camera.  As it has a white stripe over its eye I think it was a Sedge Warbler. 

I also spotted a Comma butterfly and, although it was further back, I managed to get a photo as it paused on top of the undergrowth. 

If you go down to the woods today

You're sure of a big surprise.

On the track to Oakhill Woods there are 2 giant dragonflies standing on tall posts.  

I had noticed the dragonflies perches were different but then met someone who explained they were designed on Goole's water towers known as the salt and pepper pots.  Furthermore they are aligned with the two towers.

 

Deep into the woods is another surprise, a giant newt whose design is inspired by the Tom Puddings.  These were 'trains' of barges that carried coal.  

You can see the bow of the boat in his face and the barges of coal make up his body.  

 The metallic oblongs on his back reflect irridescent colours in the sunlight.  

And best of all - they all stayed still while I took photos!

Rare Sights

A beautiful little bee orchid surprised us all by popping up in amongst the long grass next to boat on stands.  

Another sight which is probably not so rare is a cygnet hitching a lift on its Mum's back.