Yeadon Tarn is a man-made lake, sited between Bradford and Leeds, next door to Leeds-Bradford Airport. (You can perhaps spot an aeroplane on the runway in the distance in the photo above.) It's not a very exciting lake, really, but it makes a change for me to go up there and have a walk round the perimeter. It's sometimes used for sailing. There's a small yacht club there but I don't think I've ever seen a boat out on the water.
There was a sharp shower just as I arrived but it was over in minutes. The rain we're now getting isn't doing much to reverse the summer's drought. I'm presuming it's the drought that has led to the bright turquoise hue of the water, as I don't think it usually looks like that. Maybe there's an algal bloom in it, though it didn't seem to be deterring the birdlife or the fishermen.
Someone had scattered seed for the ducks, though the little white one was very tentative and kept getting pushed out by the others. I felt rather sorry for it!
A change of scene is good, even if we love our familiar walks. I wouldn't have seen the plane had you not pointed it out!
ReplyDeleteHere, it is forbidden to feed ducks and geese at the lakes, as it creates all sorts of problems for them (and us). I fondly remember feeding the ducks when I was little and would go for walks by the small lake just outside our town with my grandparents, but I understand the reasons why we aren't supposed to feed them anymore.
What a peaceful and reflective walk you’ve shared. Even a small, man-made lake like Yeadon Tarn reminds us of God’s handiwork in creation, from the vibrant water to the birds and ducks that inhabit it. I particularly appreciated your gentle observation of the little white duck it’s a quiet reminder to notice and care for the small, vulnerable things around us. I would be glad if you took a moment to read my latest posts as well.
ReplyDeleteWill the white one grow up to be swan, I wonder?? ;-) (Referring to HC Andersen's fairy tale about the ugly duckling...)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you get some more rain soon.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a nice lake in the photos. Poor little white duck. Animal world can be tough.
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