Flown the nest

The young great tits that had been nesting in a box outside the house had flown the nest this morning. No activity was seen near it, and when my dad opened up the nestbox, there was only the remnant of the nest - and a dreadful smell. Box was speedily cleaned up and hung up, ready for the next lot.

The weather today was sunny and bright, if a bit on the cool side still. After dinner, cooked by yours truly for a change (rice, curry sauce and cod fillet) we took ourselves off for an amble round the newer parts of the village, called the Del. These were put up 10 years ago, and house the wealthier in society. Apparently, the houses (as you may discern in the pictures) were designed to convey a Californian look, with broad verandas. Well, the climate here in eastern Holland is a bit more moderate than in Stornoway, but it's nowhere near California's. The roadworks on the ringroad are progressing apace. Returned via the 'new' primary school, which was actually constructed in 1973. It is due to be demolished, as there is insufficient space for all the children. A new building will be constructed on the far edge of the village, close to the Del - and to the neighbouring towns of Velp and Arnhem.

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