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Bubble walk in Petworth Park on 13th October 2021

The walk last Wednesday was led by Isabel and the weather was excellent, bright sunshine and only a little wind. Starting from the Upperton Gate we were hoping to  see some stags gathering their personal herd of female deer and we were not disappointed, although all the quarrelling seemed to be over. We did a circuit of the park and found an ideal log upon which we could sit and have our refreshments before heading for the exit at the  New Lodge West. From there we walked through Tillington Churchyard, before turning west towards the cemetery, and on to vineyards of the Roebuck Estates. After a loop we found ourselves back in Upperton,  where we had parked the  cars. Many cars seemed to find their way back to the hostelry in Easebourne, which  was a good move.

Starting out in the park.

"If we stand very still, they won't know we're in their garden" 

The Folly, Petworth Park

Time to chase up my hinds.

"What are you looking at ?"

Crossing his  legs didn't help him find any hinds.

Lots of parasol mushrooms around,  edible by most people.

“I’m so shy now I wear sunglasses everywhere I go.” - Al Pacino.

Circling the Park

Just catching up.

Coffee stop

Tillington Church

Funnily enough, not a wasp but a Hornet mimic hoverfly (Volucella zonaria).

"Please, please let me take up pole-vaulting?"

"Oh you're so kind, thank you, I'll just watch Miguel show me the run-up"

That's how it's done!

Approaching the cemetery

Tillington  Cemetery

Grapes not quite ready to eat

Tillington  vineyard, facing the glorious South Downs.

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