Blue Lake in Old Quarry

Blue Lake in Old Quarry, a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Aymestry Limestone Formation, Woodbury Quarry, Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire. The water is of a very striking blue colour.

The 16:30hrs Steaming Out

The 16:30hrs Steaming Out, a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Number 2857 Great Western Railway heavy goods steam locomotive leaves Bewdley Station and is about to pass Bewdley South Signal Box on it's way to Kidderminster.

The 16:30hrs Steaming Out Towards Kidderminster

The 16:30hrs Steaming Out Towards Kidderminster, a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Number 2857 Great Western Railway heavy goods steam locomotive leaves Bewdley Station and is passing Bewdley South Signal Box on it's way to Kidderminster.

Wood House, Shrawley,Worcestershire,UK, in Black and White.

Wood House, Shrawley,Worcestershire,UK, in Black and White., a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Shrawley Wood House is a 19th-century country house in a landscape park. Features include three large pools, a boat house and two lodges. The park is first shown on the Ordnance Survey six-inch map of 1883.

Female Scaup

Female Scaup, a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Who says that the female of the species has dull colouring? Just look at the plumage on this one to see that's not the case.

Out Swiming at Slimbridge

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickardowise/5025713039/Out Swiming at Slimbridge, a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Nice day for a swim on a lake at Slimbridge WWT. Does anyone know what species I am?

Harris Hawk named Sid.

Harris Hawk named Sid., a photo by rickardowise on Flickr.

Sid was the star performer at a Hawk Experience event that our son in law bought for his wife's birthday. We walked in open fields with Sid flying from gloved hand to trees and hedgerows and back again. A great experience enjoyed by all.