Monday, 5 October 2026

Holiday Day 7 Greylake and Mump

 We were going to go to Glastonbury Tor today, but having driven past yesterday, we could see the parking was miles away and there were loads of tourists so decided instead to visit the Burrow Mump instead. Slightly less big but still a large hill and  a nice old ruin on top, we know Margie loves an old ruin! Though she doesn't call me that to my face! 😲Empty Car Park except for one guy working on his van, so we had the place pretty much to ourselves! The walk up to the top wasn't too bad and though it was a bit misty the views all around over the Levels were excellent!

Me gambolling on up the hill


Driving on. almost an endurance athlete really

First glimpse of the ruin
Basically I admired the view while Margie ran around reading boards and taking pictures! 









Oi, what's she up to now!!


Glastonbury Tor, honest guv!






















On the bird front not much about, a couple of Buzzards drifted over

Buzzard

Also a Buzzard


We left, a couple of miles further on we stumbled on RSPB Greylake which was a bonus! Nice reserve, although like everywhere in desperate need of some rain!! We were told that Cranes were in the area but difficult to see. To cut a long story short they flew over our heads! Pictures from the reserve below!





This should be full of water and covered in ducks!


Lots of Dragonflies about, this maybe a Migrant Hawker, though I'm not really up on them


Buzzard having a mooch

Cattle Egret

Marsh Harrier

Buzzard


At first the Cranes were distant dots in the Bins but slowly came closer, calling loudly





And then they gave us a flypast!







A spectacular sight for sure!




Buzzard


The Cranes put in a few more appearances but were always distant




Another reasonable day in Somerset, the Cranes were a spectacular surprise, back to base for a final hot tub

I've finally given into the incessant clamour for a pic, might post one with the bubbles on next!!😂😁 

Onwards to Cornwall!!!!

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