Flora and Fauna on the Grantham Canal
A grey and overcast day is not the best for landscapes but with a few breaks in the clouds I did manage to grab some shots of the wildlife on the Grantham Canal near Woolsthorpe.
As usual there are Mute Swans dotted up and down the canal and one pair sailed serenely past use with their wing feathers puffed up in a typical pose. One gave me a curious glance as it paddled past my camera but carried on down to the next lock.
A flock of wild Canada Geese were sitting quietly on the bank so I approached with care and got my shots before they got into the water and paddled away.
Catkins are starting to appear and Snowdrops are on the ground amongst the trees, heralding the start to Spring, which probably means we'll have snow next week.
The final shot shows one of the waterfalls at one of the disused locks along this stretch of the Grantham Canal. One day these locks might be restored to full working order but for now they are bricked up and derelict.
All images taken on a Nikon D800 with either a Nikon 60mm f2.8 AF-D micro, Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D or Sigma 50-500mm
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