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Autumn and winter is when most female grey seals haul themselves ashore to give birth.
It seems like a strange time to do it, when icy winds are blowing and the nights are long. One explanation is that after a summer of catching fish, the females are simply in great shape to feed their young.
When pups are born the mothers spin round to sniff them and get to know their smell. The pups are covered in fluffy white fur, not good camouflage on sand or pebbles you might think, but that's because it's a relic from the ice age when they would have been born on snow!
Female grey seals are dedicated parents, spending several weeks feeding their pups and losing up-to 65kg in the process. The pups drink two and a half litres of milk every day and it's so rich pups can grow by as much as 30kg in two weeks.
After a month or so, females leave their pups and head back out to sea where they feed and mate again. The pups can spend up to two weeks all alone on the beach while they build up the courage (and the right fur) to take the plunge into the sea and learn to fish for themselves.
At Here, you can see a panorama of Bath. You can drive in the park and have a hour for free parking. Filmed and edited by Kelvin Ho, at Alexandra Park, Bath, England
Bath gardens situated in the centre of bath giving both visitors and residents a green space to enjoy the changes during the year and the resident wildlife
Bath est une ville située dans la campagne vallonnée du sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, réputée pour ses sources chaudes et son architecture géorgienne datant du XVIIIe siècle. La pierre de Bath, caractérisée par sa couleur miel, est mise à l'honneur dans la ville. Elle fut notamment utilisée pour ériger l'abbaye de Bath, célèbre pour sa voûte en éventail, sa tour et ses grands vitraux. Le musée des Thermes de Bath trône sur les bains datant de l'ère romaine, et comprend le Grand Bain, ainsi que plusieurs statues et un temple.
Pulteney Weir - added as a flow control for the river. Bath, Somerset.
wiki link - Bath, Somerset
Pulteney Weir is a historic structure located on the River Avon in the city of Bath, in the county of Somerset, England. The weir was built in the 17th century to power the city's mills, and it has since become an important part of Bath's cultural and architectural heritage.
The weir is located just downstream from Pulteney Bridge, and it is designed to divert water from the river into a channel that feeds the city's mills. The weir is constructed of stone and features several arches that allow water to flow through and around it.
One of the most distinctive features of Pulteney Weir is its fish ladder, which was added in the early 21st century to allow salmon and other migratory fish to swim upstream and spawn. The fish ladder is a unique and innovative solution to a long-standing problem in the River Avon, and it has helped to restore the local ecosystem and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Visitors to Bath can view the weir and its fish ladder from the riverbank or from Pulteney Bridge, which offers stunning views of both structures. The weir is also a popular spot for fishing, with several fishing platforms located along its length.
Overall, Pulteney Weir is an important part of Bath's cultural and historical heritage, providing a fascinating glimpse into the city's industrial past and its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable environmental practices.
Bath is probably my favourite city in the UK. The Georgian architecture is simply outstanding. In addition there is Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon canal, plus many parks and gardens as well as great pubs, restaurants, cafe's and bars. The photograph shows the Eastern end of the Pulteney Bridge where it becomes Argyle Street. At this point the bridge is flanked by two fabulous Georgian (?) buildings, both of which are visible here.
The Circus.
Built between 1754 and 1768 but Father and son John Wood and John Wood the younger.
This road, along with Queen Square and Gay Street from the air form a key shape, a masonic symbol.
The buildings themselves have many symbols related to the masonic lodge, as well as druid culture. Wood was an admirer of the druids, and was convinced Bath was a druid settlement in the past. He believed the Circus was joined to the Royal Crescent by a ley-line; their design represents the sun and the moon.
It is also believed that if you stand at a spot in the centre of the circus what you say will echo around the buildings
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Pulteney Bridge
Bath, England, U.K.
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A historic bridge built in 1774 in the town of Bath, England. There are shops on both sides of the bridge, which when you're crossing it, just looks as if it's a street with shops on either side.
I'm a bit disappointed in myself that I only photographed this corner of the bridge. When I crossed the River Avon into the heart of old downtown Bath, I concentrated on Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths building and didn't continue along the other side of the bridge for some shots.
I'd spent about 45 minutes walking to the old city from my B&B following a 2-1/2 hour drive from my previous stay at the farm. It was 2:00pm when I took this photo and I spent the next few hours taking lots more around town, then treated myself to a nice dinner in a Bath pub (including a non alcoholic ale selection) so I filled every available minute.
People always ask me if I'll "go back" after I return from visiting someplace. I never can answer in the affirmative, because who knows? I still have lots of places to visit that I've never seen, and it's going to take me years to be able to afford, both in money and time, so see all of them.
Other "corners" of this bridge would have been excellent to photograph, but this photo is pretty good. I should just be less disappointed in what I didn't do and enjoy the satisfaction that I was able to accomplish what I did and get the (hundreds of) photos I did. Sigh.
Pulteney Bridge crosses the River Avon in Bath. It was completed by 1774, and connected the city with the newly built Georgian town of Bathwick. Designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style, it is exceptional in having shops built across its full span on both sides. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.Further information from Wikipedia can be found via this link:- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulteney_Bridge
I got up early this morning to catch the full moon coming down over Bath. After the fun I had making image of the moon over Portland last month, I am eager not to waste any opportunity.
Getting this shot wasn't easy. I had to scramble through a lot of brush, along with the nice layer of ice we had from the last storm and dripping water coming from the overpass on the Woolwich side of the river . I found my spot and set up with the long lens. I experimented with different exposures to try and retain some detail in the moon, but it was just too bright to keep the city well-exposed at the same time. I made multiple exposures, thinking I would combine them later on the computer to get the moon right, but when I tried this it just didn't look as pleasing as this version with the blown-out moon. I guess I would say that the impression of the moon is what's important here.
The light was pretty incredible at this point. The deep blue hour, with the first light of day coming in behind me, really cast a beautiful glow on the city along with the artificial lights. A couple of clouds lined up to the side of the moon, filling my frame and catching some of the moonlight. The Kennebec River was full of large chunks of ice, moving downstream, causing the streaks in this long exposure.
The city skyline is dominated by the steeples and bell towers of City Hall, First Baptist Church, and the Winter Street Church. You can also see the holiday lights still in the trees down in the Riverfront Park.