We have been waiting a long time to capture this, delighted to see this otter instead of the mink that used to plague this area. #UKCanals #WildlifeCam

We have been waiting a long time to capture this, delighted to see this otter instead of the mink that used to plague this area. #UKCanals #WildlifeCam
๐ธ PHOTO OF THE DAY Taken at Burscough, by Robert Yelland
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
At Gallows Reach, the focus was back on the concrete pads this week.
The team also completed a 'rough cut', removing several hundred tonnes of spoil for future base pads. They also need to dig out up to the bridge in order to set out for the surrounding brickwork.
What do you see?
You, who are gazing
Into the water so earnestly?
Do you see the summer skies
Of your youth, when life was green
And the air sweet with your scent?
For meeting you now
That is what I see too;
The summer you still
Bring into my autumn.
Narrowboats are always a work in progress! Well worth the effort when things turn out this nicely!!!
EXCITED!Check out my #boat office!OMG,the transformation!Hereโs some before and after ๐๐.Really love our teal #cratch cover now!Our grey one has survived(just) more years than imagined!The front also opens up,and wanted the material to cover the windows xx #UKCanals
#narrowboat
Top job by Keith!๐๐ฅณ๐๐
Helicopter landing a field next to the towpath at The Grove. It was the second landing this morning, the earlier one prompted me to get out of bed ๐. On todayโs
#towpathstroll #UKCanals
๐ธ PHOTO OF THE DAY - Leeds Liverpool at Burscough by Robert John Yelland ๐ซถ
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
Tiny wings in drizzling rain.
A moorhen pushes herself
Away from the bank with a flash
Of white petticoat.
A golden star on a red bottle top
Stamped into the towpath.
The canal moves to a wind
That I cannot feel.
Get rain dancing, please!
Latest info for Watford Locks & Foxton Locks: Water levels remain low, so we are unable to reopen the lock flights safely at present. They therefore remain closed to navigation.
The notice will be updated as the situation develops.
#ukcanals
๐ธ PHOTO OF THE DAY - From Richard & Maxine aboard NB Mr Pickle. Do you recognise these delightful cottages?
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
Previously at Gallows Reach...
What do you think we'll achieve this week?
Eastern grey squirrel on todayโs #Towpathstroll #UKCanals ๐คณ