Steely skies at Orton Pit

Pete and I led a walk round Orton Pit today, for the local group of the Wildlife Trust. Having left the house in bright sunshine, this is the sight we were faced with when we arrived. A few minutes later there was torrential rain, though luckily we were all able to shelter in our cars for the duration of the storm. The downpour made the walk a somewhat sticky affair but we saw a good range of wildlife including a great crested newt, a baby grass snake and a fine slow-worm.