Monday morning (16th, yes we are busy) saw us wake to greyish skies but we decide to venture out to Oxfordshire & see the meadows that we had been told about on Saturday. There have also been sightings of Otters here and I am ever hopeful.
We eventually find the parking place, they never seem to be easy, and set off. The temperature is 25, both Ian & I are dressed for slightly cooler weather. Although we only have light weight trousers & t shirts on it is not long before I am roasting & very glad I brought some water. We walk across the meadows and there are literally hundreds of blue butterflies. I am assuming they are common blue but need to check if the photos come out as they do not keep still for long. (Sorry the butterflies are out of focus but you get the idea, must try harder. These are my attempts not Ians) There are not many birds around but there are flocks of 80 or more Goldfinches feeding off thistle heads. We notice lots of berries on trees and bushes so this will be a good place to come in the autumn when it gets colder.
Having walked the long way round we were getting rather thirsty & Mr F makes reference to the Trout inn at Tadpole bridge just down the road. It is a very impressive pub, lovely menu, cider & variety of beers. We soak up the sun and have a light lunch before heading off home.
WHAT A MISTAKE! 26 degrees and we left the Saab at home.
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