The Viking Way.....Thursday 9th April

Tracey and myself had been talking about doing a section of the Viking Way long distance footpath that passes through Barnetby from its starting point at Barton all the way along the wolds,through Lincolnshire to Rutland and today was the day.
 We decided to do a decent sized section,taking in the villages of Bigby,Somerby,Searby,Owmby,Grasby,Clixby and the town of Caistor.In all it was a 16.5 mile round trip,which travels through some lovely countryside,town & villages rich in history.
 Bird wise on our walk the best sighting went to a male Ring Ouzel seen distantly,sat on a bush near some sheep pastures just outside of Caistor and a huge flock of 61 Corn Buntings near to Searby.
 A good selection of summer migrants were also observed and included Blackcap,Chiffchaff and Swallows,with a good sized flock of 81 departing Fieldfare near Clixby.
 Wildflowers were also a notable feature of the walk,with Yellow Archangel,Lungwort,Green Alkanet,Wood Spurge,Greater Celandine,Primrose,Cowslips and Dog's Mercury being seen.
 For anyone wanting to enjoy a nice leasurely walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds,this is for you,i could have sat at in the sun at Somerby listening to Nuthatches all day.

Bigby.

Bigby.

Bigby.

The Monument Dedicated To Edward & Anne Weston Between Bigby & Somerby

St.Margarets Church,Somerby.

Lincoln Cathedral,Taken From The Viking Way At Somerby.

Searby.

Searby.

Searby.

Dark-edged Bee-Fly,Searby.

Green Alkanet,Searby.