Coot nests in a tyre at Medley

An old tyre makes a good nesting place for this coot. I found her here, at Medley beside Port Meadow, Oxford, two days running at the same time of day, stretching her legs and preening herself.

Willows by the Thames near Medley

These Willow trees are on the west bank of the River Thames as it runs south from Medley and Port Meadow towards Oxford.

Boats reflected at Medley

Traditional river and canal boats reflected in the water at Medley. Port Meadow stretches beyond to Wolvercote Bridge

Across Medley Weir to Cumnor Hill

Weir Cottage at Medley Weir on Port Meadow, Oxford with view across to Cumnor Hill

Weir at Medley, Port Meadow, Oxford

The Thames weir at Medley, Port Meadow, Oxford with Weir Cottage reflected in the water and the base of the old bridge visible

Snow at Medley, Port Meadow, Oxford

Boats at Medley, Port Meadow, after snow on 8 February 2007