Wildfowl feeding Thameside Today

My wife likes feeding the wildfowl on the river. I love seeing them Today two young Egyptian Geese came along for a feed, also some ducks. The ducks squabbled between themselves, but the Geese were left alone and did not seem at all worried by the ducks. Walking back to New Street this afternoon we saw a swan with six cygnets - a cheeful site as well

Phylliss Court Club

Not far from the entrance of Phyliss Court on the Marlow Road are two buildings which used to be a toll gate in past times. Turning off the Marlow Road you will come to some Apartment buildings in a private road. I was there recently for a charity sale and took advantage of my visit to sample the landscape, the other side of the gates. It is an exclusive members club, that hogs part of the river bank, possibly one of the nicest views on the Marlow Road side of the River. In the 1800's people like the Mairs at Phyllis Court, or Frank Crisp at Friar Park engaged with the town in various ways, sometimes throwing their houses and gardens open on special occasions. The grounds of Phyllis Court, in particular, became a favourite viewing point for the Regatta, before the house itself was acquired for the private Phyllis Court Club in 1906.

Fireworks in Henley on Thames 3rd May

I wonder where these fireworks came from. Was it Phyllis Court or the Leander Club? 

It is a pity that the fireworks are so noisy, as if you listen at the end it clearly upsets wildlife and dogs, and no doubt other pets and animals.

Here is a short video I made, it only features the very end of what sounded like a long aerial display.

Enjoy!