Exeter Canal

[Chocky]

Today April 5th 2008 I went for a day out at the Exeter Grand Canal. A pleasant walk along to the Double Lock Gates, Lock Gate Hotel.
Along the side of the canal
Firstly a male Mute swan . I wondered where his mate was . I found here later sitting on a nest.He came very close and then took off.
Here are the photos I took on my way along the canal to the Double Lock Gates.
This is also a good place for cyclists rowers. walkers . wild life enthusiasts and Twitchers.
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1GRF

[Chocky]

On my way I stopped off at the Double lock Gate Hotel for a rest. Than walked on Her are the photos I took as I walked past.
The Double Lock gates from the other side. The Hotel,Two swans in flight and a pair of mallards

[andy b]

nice pics beryl. does 'rest' mean a swift half ?

[Chocky]

On my way back along the other side I came across the female swan having a feed and carefully watching here nest of 5 eggs. A few little birds , a pair of Little Egrets in flight but could only fit in the frame and last but not least a Peacock Butterfly. I had a very pleasant day finished by my son and his girlfriend collecting me and going for a late dinner at the Beafeater.
Here are the photos I took on my way back

[rolf]

Looks like a great place to visit Beryl, great photos too. Is there a website?

[Chocky]

Yes. It's not a wildlife site though. It's a shipping canal

[Chocky]

nice pics beryl. does 'rest' mean a swift half ?

I don't drink andy but yes
I noticed the amount of cars and a big car park too. Tut Tut

[rolf]

That's fine, pop it in your first post, I'm sure someone will find it useful.

[Chocky]

OK. It does as one can see a good wild life along the river banks