High spring tides at this time of year result in the Severn Bore being larger. This tidal phenomenon is caused by incoming tides being increased in force by the narrowing of the estuary and then held back by sandbanks so that a wave sweeps right up the river.
Red Kites are not often seen in our area despite being common on the Chilterns but we spotted this one today near Coates. These birds were once hunted almost to extinction but have been reintroduced and are now doing well and are a welcome sight in our skies.Let's hope they start to nest locally.
The landscape is rapidly changing to autumn browns with fields ploughed and planted and leaves turning golden brown. The poplars in this view looking particularly impressive.
Showers interspersed with sunshine give some spectacular skyscapes over the Severn Vale
Autumn is here and although many leaves are still green the hawthorn is heavy with berries which some say is a sign of a harsh winter ahead.
The pigeon nest in our hedge was destroyed last week by the neighbouring farmer's flail hedge cutter but at least one chick survived and was being fed by its parent today.
Autumn is now well and truly here and the fluffy seeds of the Rose bay willow herb are ready to be blown away by the autumn gales.
Maize crops are now nearly ready for harvest and form an almost impenetrable barrier across fields sometimes blocking footpaths.
The young pigeons have grown somewhat in the last week and changed colour from yellow to grey.
Sometimes bits of old farming equipment can be found in stone walls and in rebuilding this wall an old wagon brake has been saved.
