13th century wall painting.

Here are some photos from my 2018 visit to St Mary’s Church in Ashley, Hampshire.

Built in the 12th century, the church likely served Gains Castle, a Norman fortification that has sadly been lost to time.”

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One “styled it out” after being knocked off its perch by another yesterday in Hampshire. It eventually left the shrub it landed on, then promptly walked on to the patio and sat in my pelargonium, then my thyme!
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Little grebes

Blck hooded gull looking at water

Female and male tufted ducks

Pair blaco hooded gulls winter showing black spot in ear area

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Wren

Robin

Kingfisher

Grey heron

Beginning my journey of birding. #earlydays🪶🦉 #birds #nature #naturephotography
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