Out and About on a Sunday Afternoon

The so-called, Norman Road Field, located between Norman Road North and the Crossness Nature Reserve (with Entrances via both) is a favourite of ours where we look forward to seeing Stonechats during the Colder Months. Also (hopefully) Wheaters and Whinchats as they pass through during the Spring and Autumn periods. And we see Butterflies &c. during the Warmer Months.

Indeed: we wondered if we might see a early-returning Stonechat today but it was not to be.

Despite a somewhat Cloudy and Breezy Afternoon with the ever-present possibility of a Shower of Rain (or worse), we passed a very pleasant couple of Hours wandering around there.

Due to the recent Rains the Water Level in the Pool is quite High: however, we did notice a Little Egret at the Pool's Edge.

And we saw lots of Critters &c., including in no Particular Order:

A Meadow Grasshopper we think:

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Hiding amongst the Common Ragwort was this single Common Fleabane (the first we have ever seen here and which really pleased us):

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We think this is Common Sorrel; and very Pretty it looks too growing in a Big Puddle:

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And last but not least, two Fairy-Like Critters, seeming Travelling Companions viz.

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A Footnote: although it's nice to be able to identify Critters, Plants &c. there are times when it's just nice to see them and share their World!