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The stream that flows through part of the Northwich Woodlands is called Witton Brook and it enters the towns main waterway the River Weaver at this point.
It was from this brook that the local rangers pumped water to refill my favourite place for bird watching which really suffered from last years drought... Haydn's Pool.
Haydn's Pool... is looking fantastic.
The birds are back but the water levels are still quite high for the waders... I did see a Redshank feeding on one of the islands.... so fingers crossed for 2012.
Witton Brook from the path alongside Haydn's Pool... that's Northwich town centre in the background.
I live within walking distance of this wonderful nature reserve... it's 374 hectares of mainly reclaimed industrial land and home to some amazing wildlife... and it's my favourite place to relax.
no wonder you love it - if it is within walking distance. the cloud reflections in that top shot are perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections in the first pic!
ReplyDeleteGrand reflections in the first shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteYes it's amazing the difference water makes .... A wonderful sheltered haven for the bird-life. I like the top pic with clouds reflecting.
ReplyDeleteI do particularly love the reflections in your first shot! Really superb! Wonderful skies for the day! Happy SWF!
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Well photographed, the brooks are at wettest, unlike others. Superb.
ReplyDeleteNotice how the sky looks better in the reflection than the sky itself? I've seen this many times. Must be some scientific reason behind that. You are very fortunate to live within walking distance to such a wonderful resource... but you already knew that. Enjoy it often.
ReplyDeleteNice place for a walk!
ReplyDeleteNice landscape pictures..... lovely place.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew..Waking distance is nice ...gas bill not so nice!! ; }
ReplyDeleteThat first one is a fabulous reflection shot!!
Nice to see things looking like good days to come!!
Grace
Beautiful scenery and a lovely place to walk. I really love the first shot showing the reflections of the clouds and sky. Great captures.
ReplyDeleteLoved visiting your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful shots!
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Andrew these are fantastic, oh so beautiful the scenes here!
ReplyDeleteHi Drew; enjoyed the walk via your photos; lovely to have this so close to home
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections of the clouds on the water! What a wonderful place to relax in.
ReplyDeleteClouds reflected in water--it's impossible to tire of that, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope the water stays in the Pool so the water birds have a good home.
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is superb, thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteI like the rflection of the first photo. I find it very hard to get good reflection photos.
ReplyDeleteHow often you leave you camrecorder on?
Wow!That's a beautiful sky reflection
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So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWritten in the Sky
THe first photo is a gem. I wonder why it's called Haydn's pool?
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place and nice pictures of the landscape.
ReplyDeletebeautiful place and i love that last shot, wish i could see it
ReplyDeleteThank God for all that beautiful water! Can't wait to see the birding from there on future posts.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's gorgeous! The clouds are fantastic! You have a wonderful place to spend time and I'm always in awe of the beautiful scenery available to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to live near, so beautiful. That first shot with the clouds reflected in the water--priceless!
ReplyDeleteLovely ponds and great reflections on the top shot!
ReplyDeletethe first and final photos are so beautiful Drew; lovely scenery close to home, such a bonus. I always say home is where the heart is ...it's so good to get out and enjoy what is a part of your surrounds
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