Got out for a walk late avo and coffee and cake. Boys scootered along.
The Cotswold Water Park area where we are is the UK’s largest marl (lime-rich) lake system. The lakes were created over the last 50 years by extraction of limestone gravel,which eroded from the Cotswold Hills, and these filled naturally after quarry working ceased in the 1970’s. The Cotswold Water Park area sits low in an historic river valley. Much of the farmland in this area is made up of flood meadows which take up water from the River Thames. There are some pretty flower meadows but mostly dying off for winter. Many of the lakes are connected underground (culverts) and through ground water feeds so a myriad of ditches and streams.
It is a significant area for wildlife and particularly for wintering and breeding birds. Lots of birdlife and right outside are various ducks and Canadian Geese. The geese are banded so will try and track one. They are largely regarded as pests I think!
The lake area is very varied and encompasses a wide variety of recreational activities including sailing and fishing. Some of the lakes are privately owned, some in Trusts and a mix of development and natural areas.
Comments
Comment by Ray on 2015-10-29 14:57:00 -0700
Nice scenery. Wish the boys were always in focus.
Comment by Gill on 2015-10-30 00:55:01 -0700
Yes it would be nice. You are very lucky to have photos at all- I did consider not putting any up – Kat says you need a remote button with pause to capture them!
