Nordic Walking - watching Nature and avoiding bombs...

At this time of year, I find it a real pleasure to be Nordic Walking in local parks or countryside.


Majestic grey heron

 These photos were taken on one walk last week.  OK, the weather was particularly pleasant, but you can still see wonderful sights in the rain.


Nordic Walking in Bushy Park

Not only do you enjoy the fresh air, and good company, as you exercise, but you also get to see Nature coming out of a long winter.  These deer still have their shaggy winter coats, but are employing a jackdaw to keep them clean!

Stags re-growing antlers

Meanwhile, they are turning their energies into growing new antlers.  At the moment, they are covered in velvet, but growing at a phenomenal rate. 


Young Egyptian geese

Also growing rapidly are some of the first batch of young birds - Egyptian Geese seem to breed very early.  We have also been lucky enough to see swallows this week, a sure sign that summer is on the way!
The weather was particularly sunny on Sunday and Bushy Park was very busy.  If you are visiting, be aware that the Upper Lodge car park is closed for a couple of weeks which means the other car parks are busier.

More details here -

http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/Bushy-Park.aspx?page=transport

Also on Sunday, there was a major alert as a suspect World War 2 bomb was thought to have been found.  It turned out to be a false alarm, and the picnickers were allowed to resume their picnics.  This local website has the details, and is also a very useful  site for news of the area -

http://teddingtontown.co.uk/2011/04/10/potential-wwii-bomb-discovered-in-bushy-park/k

But, assuming Bushy Park isn't closed due to bombs, if you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of a lovely park, and get fit at the same time, why not give Nordic walking a try?

Just give me a call and we'll arrange a suitable time. 

Peter

07703-404-931