Park tagged photos

16Apr

Furtive Coot

Chorlton Water Park

Furtive CootA pair of somewhat furtive waterfowl, emerging from the shores of Chorlton Water Park. [ enlarge ]

20Dec

Portrait of a Goose

Platt Field's Park, Manchester

Portrait of a GooseWith a seemingly unsatiable appetite for plant matter, and complete disregard for the cold, these geese in Platt Field's park were feasting upon the plant matter by the pond. [ enlarge ]

3Aug

Liverpool Castle Ruins

Or, more accurately, the replica ruins on the banks of Rivington reservoir...

Liverpool Castle RuinsNestling amongst the dense green woods of Lever Park, this Victorian replica of a mediaeval castle is truly a bizarre sight, and an exciting find. Erected in 1912 by direction of Lord Leverhulme, it is a recreation of Liverpool Caste as it were when demolished in 1725. Despite not being an authentic castle there's still a sense of magic to the stone walls, and the views across the reservoir were quite spectacular. [ enlarge ]