Woodland PathIt was a misty start for today's trip to Harewood led by Joan. Although this did improve through the day as we walked the 5 mile circuit around the Harewood estate, it did remain gloomy and overcast but stayed dry. Although gloomy, it was mild as our group of 13 followed paths through fields grazed by sheep and cows, and through woodland. We saw a number of fallow and red deer early on in the walk. There were only fleeting sightings of red kites, on a day when only 19 bird sightings were made. 
Shaggy ParasolThis included coal tit, nuthatch and a kestrel which was spotted perched at the top of a hawthorn tree. A highlight of the walk was seeing a large flock of several hundred geese flying over in formation. Numerous fungi were seen including fly agaric and fairies bonnets, but the shaggy parasols were most impressive. This was a very pleasant autumn walk.
Sue