Julka

Yesterday

Sunday, 7. December 2008, 17:47:37

Was the "proper" Santa Claus Day for me!
We went to Saltaire although I was feeling pretty poorly - I decided sitting at home makes no sense.
And we went! There were many pretty things on the way and the Saltaire Mill, but you can't take photos there...

We went for a walk in the park, and found this weird duck swimming amongst other ones.
Maybe one of you guys know what it is called?

I am posting some more photos of our walk and as well - some lovely pics of the Christmas Tree (yes, it's this time of the year AGAIN!)! I was very efficient putting the tree up you can't even see me properly:

More pictures can be found here: Saltaire and Christmas Tree (plus cats!)

PS. I am rubbish with setting up this White Balance here, everything is yellow again ;P

Santa Claus Day.On the boring...

Comments

Branwen # 7. December 2008, 23:16

its a Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) & there are over 1000 breeding pairs in UK

Hermitess # 8. December 2008, 02:38

I like your photos! The ones of the tree & ornaments were very arty!

julka # 8. December 2008, 08:25

Branwen - thank you very much! It looks like we were very lucky to meet one on our way!

Hermitess - I love Christmas (but everyone already knows that

) And I love my Christmas Tree

They say it's days of Christmas, I keep saying there is at least 30

Branwen # 8. December 2008, 12:54

If you would enjoy the opportunity to see & photograph, some rare winter visitors (birds) in a natural environment at Wetlands & Wildlife Trust. They have 9 wildfowl reserves around the UK.

I think, Washington (tyne & wear) will be the closest wwt visitor centre for you, then Martin Mere (lancashire).

If you like ducks & fluffy ducklings, special events are being held:
Washington 24 May - 20 July
Martin Mere 24 May - 1 June and every weekend in June and July

is ging to bed now. Tomorrow I have to clean the house and host the party and now I don't feel up to it. What's wrong with me??

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Hermitess
2009-11-15 02:19:51

Hey girl! How are you doing? Feeling better?
Dimibox
2009-10-05 07:47:43

Have a cool day ♪
Stratozincher
2009-09-03 07:21:34

Hi !! I'm so glad to be your friend. I think everything will be ok :) be lucky
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2009-08-23 17:24:58

where is blue coffie?
Hermitess
2009-08-23 13:28:31

How are you doing Julka?
Coisasdemim
2009-07-19 13:08:43

oi! I can see you are just fine! Please be happy...

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