Autumn ColoursIt was a cold, rainy autumnal day when a small party of 8 set off from the Italian centre in Bradford for a visit to Clumber Park in North Nottinghamshire. Several of our group were indisposed others felt disinclined to brave the elements. Those of us who did had an enjoyable outing. We enjoyed the tints of colour in the leaves on the trees and on the ground. Also a good variety of fungi. Wild fowl had congregated on the lake in good numbers.
A walk around the lake was proposed and completed by 3 in the party. 5 of us decided to return to the vistor's centre when the rain became particuarly fierce. There were short periods of sunshine followed by intermittent showers throughout the day. Our waterproofs and umbrellas were much appreciated as well as a "cuppa" at the National Trust restaurant. We departed around 2 30pm arriving back at 4pm.
Clock Tower28 species of bird were recorded by Donald including great crested grebe(young), tufted duck, goosander and cormorant. The fungi identified included ink caps , jelly ear, candle snuff, turkey tail and others.
Margaret