Cherwell River
This beautiful Thames tributary winds it way down the Cherwell Valley, sometimes adjacent to the Oxford Canal, sometimes fields apart as it splits into two or even three channels.The bird life is prolific. Swans (including a black one), Herons, Kingfishers and Reed Buntings are abundent as are birds of prey which can usually be spotted above the tree lined sections of the river.
Winter
The afternoon sun minimises the winter bleakness but still there remains a huge contrast with the summer picture. But for the photographer which is the more satisfying? Viewing both pictures while enjoying the benefit of the wood burning stove and a glass of Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc does nothing to help in reaching a conclusion! (see South Africa winelands gallery).
Location: Lower Heyford
Photographer: Robin Barker