Lynchcombe Steps

Lynchcombe – Mendip HIlls, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_5693

August came and went very quickly.  This morning, it was beginning to feel like autumn.  Out on a walk around the Lynchcombe nature reserve I was on the look out for Rusty the fox.

Fox – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8155

It did not take long to come across her watching me from behind the long grass.

Fox – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8134

Soon they were both out and about running around.

Fox – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8131

It was wonderful meeting up with Rusty again.  I have seen her a lot this year and it is always a joy.

Fox – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8148

As was this friendly squirrel.

Grey Squirrel – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8220

There are still a few ash trees standing in the reserve.

Ash – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0734

This kestrel was having a hard time.  The crows would not leave it alone.

Kestrel – Lynchcombe, Mendip HIll, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_8292

And finally…

Red kites are starting to appear across Somerset.  It will be interesting to watch how their numbers increase in the next few years.

Kite – Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_7048