CCC & RPS Day Out to Maldon - 2 Sailing Barge Kitty with geographical correction

Back in April Ann Miles organised a joint Cambridge Camera Club and Royal Photographic Society Nature Group trip to Maldon in Essex.

At 2pm we boarded Sailing Barge Kitty. It took a few attempts to un-dock and get away. For the next 2 Hours we sailed on the Blackwater Estary. It was VERY cold but Very enjoyable. (Note: Geographical corrections on these last two post with thanks to my friend Chris Fell)

CCC & RPS Day Out to Maldon - 1 Morning Walk with geographical correction

Back in April Ann Miles organised a joint Cambridge Camera Club and Royal Photographic Society Nature Group trip to Maldon in Essex.

I have never been to this estuary town just west of Mersea Island. Maldon is on the junction of the River Chelmer and Blackwater Estary. The walks beside the river are absolutely delightful. Lots of sea birds, although on the day we were there, not as many as usual.

We arrived at about 10 o'clock and were booked to sail at 2pm on the Sailing Barge Kitty. We decided to walk down the estary to see what we could see. This first post is about that morning walk.

RPS Nature Group Outing - Waltham Abbey - Cornmill Meadows

Last Monday Ann, Lynne and myself joined the RPS Nature Group visit to Waltham Abbey, Cornmeal Meadows. Primarily to photograph dragonflies. Unfortunately we did not find any. We spend a happy morning chasing Butterflies and Damselflies. We also spent about an hour photographing Wasps going into and out of their nest hole in the ground (German Wasps). I must admit to very little success with the wasps :( I will practice more.

Insects and Birds - A wet trip to RSPB Lakenheath

Members of the RPS Nature Group met up for a days photography at RSPB Lakenheath back on the 13th June.

It was a wet day, but enjoyable.