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We took a walk through Epping Forest today to take a gander at the Flag Irises; ours in the pond back at Plot 57b are refusing to bloom :(
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Canada Geese chillaxing on Strawberry Hill Pond.
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We ate our packed lunch in the magical circle that is Loughton Camp...
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... and were entertained by this monster beastie; a black arion, Arion ater (?).
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The last of the ducklings on Lost Pond.
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The Drive
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With all the rains the clay pits at Wake Arms were fill to brimming.
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A Spring Watch moment! Peacocks perhaps?
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We stopped to admire the Red Campion and we spotted a hairy shield bug :)
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We passed by Queen Elizabeth's hunting lodge, too late to go in and show you inside. Another day perhaps.
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