11 November 2007 - Sherborne

Once a month I conduct a wildfowl survey on the lake at Sherborne Castle. This is part of a national survey called WEBS. In anticipation of some nice autumn colours I took my camera on this visit. However, my first stop was to take some photographs of Castleton Church which is just at the entrance to Sherborne Old Castle.

This church is very difficult to capture as it is surrounded by trees.

The Castleton church of St Mary Magdalene which dates from 1714. Follow this link for more information.

A few more shots.

The start of my walk around Sherborne Lake to survey the birds.

The old castle in the background.

The first birds to count.

Canada Geese, Mallard and Coot.

This is a popular spot for fishing.

Looking east along the lake.

Plenty of autumn colour in this shot of the new castle.

A closer look up into the canopy.

The herd of deer on Jerusalem hill.

The castle from the far side of the lake.