A pictorial diary of my walks around the parks and wild areas of Leicestershire, and occasionally farther afield.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Kirby Muxloe Castle - 16 May 2011

A visit to Kirby Muxloe Castle was decided on for our walk and although the castle interior and car-park weren't open in the week, the grounds are.

Through the gate our first sight was some Canada Geese and goslings on the bank close to the main entrance bridge.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 28 - 105 Lens
1/1328 @ 6.3, iso 400, 105mm


This gosling was particularly plucky and came quite close, despite my lying on the ground, to get a goose eye-level picture.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 28 - 105 Lens
1/800 @ 6.3, iso 400, 28mm


It's only a short walk around the castle, we had to take skipper round several times to give him some exercise. But there are nice views of the ruin and the fields beyond.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 28 - 105 Lens
1/500 @ 6.3, iso 400, 28mm


There were not a lot of people about, just a few walking children and dogs.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 28 - 105 Lens
1/500 @ 6.3, iso 400, 28mm

Maja spotted this pigeon through the old window.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 28 - 105 Lens
1/1000 @ 6.3, iso 400, 105mm
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