The Trail Narrative
   The Norfolk wind brought a light to moderate breeze today, shaving a degree off the 15°C to 21°C sunshine as I set out under a bright, strong sky. Down at the town football ground, a solitary crow was already busy foraging on the turf.
   Skirting the recreation ground, the landscape told the story of our recent dry spell—the grass has gone completely brown and dried up after a fortnight without significant rain. But nature still provided plenty of colour. At the entrance to Cemetery Road, a brilliant scarlet Cinnabar moth caught my eye, fluttering amongst the weeds alongside a small white butterfly and a Comma. I tried to frame a shot of the Cinnabar, but the clever little thing darted away, leaving me with a perfectly focused photograph of plain greenery!
   Inside the cemetery, the resident rooks were out in force. One bold young adventurer landed right in front of me, letting out a perfect juvenile croak as if posing for the camera—a shot I actually managed to land.

   Heading towards the leisure centre, patches of waste ground were alive with wild, brilliant scarlet poppies. Up on the rooftop, a pair of feral pigeons kept watch while a sparrow darted into the guttering. My camera came out one last time near the cricket field, capturing a swift pied wagtail hunting for insects along the weedy banks. The walk wrapped up with a classic encounter, passing a local gent out with his black Labrador.
Daily Stats
Distance: 1.72 miles
Duration: 36 minutes
Effort: 23 Google Fit Heart Points
Temperature: 15°C to 21°C (felt like 15°C to 20°C)

Copyright ©️ Text, photographs and videos Written by John Yeo – All rights reserved.