Exeter Canal

***Chocky*** · 05-04-2008, 09:12 PM

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*** · 05-04-2008, 09:17 PM

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** · 05-04-2008, 09:20 PM

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

***Chocky*** · 05-04-2008, 09:27 PM

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** · 05-04-2008, 10:05 PM

Looks like a great place to visit Beryl, great photos too.

Is there a website?

***Chocky*** · 05-04-2008, 10:10 PM

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

***Chocky*** · 05-04-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy b

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** · 05-04-2008, 10:33 PM

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

***Chocky*** · 05-04-2008, 10:36 PM

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

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