Breakfast was a mixture of buffet style and cooked-to-order with a toast-your-own-toast option. The latter was a little quirky as is often the case. Everything was good quality with the bacon standing out for a special mention; it was perfect in texture and taste.
Fuelled up with breakfast we walked to the nearby Wetlands Centre. It was a delight to hear a cuckoo along the way.
We saw many species of wildfowl and I particularly enjoyed the Dalmatian pelicans, kingfisher and sand martins. We took a trip on an electric boat with a knowledgeable guide who pointed out various wildlife features and creatures along the way as well as imparting lots of interesting information. We walked along the shady board walk and also took advantage of the various hides around the site.
We tried out the various binoculars that were on display before heading off on our return walk to the hotel. I was tempted by a couple of pairs of the binoculars and thought I might go back and purchase a pair.
Back at the hotel we freshened up and had a pre-dinner prosecco in the bar attached to the hotel before dining in the China Place Chinese Restaurant. We opted for one of the set menu meals and were treated with excellent service throughout our meal.
After dining we returned to the Red Lion for a night cap. The live entertainment wasn’t quite so lively as it had been the previous evening.
That first photo looks like it could’ve been taken here in certain parts of Kentucky! Except the wetlands photos, we don’t really have those here in Kentucky. We do have them in the U.S., both freshwater and saltwater, but they’re very different – and we definitely don’t have Dalmation Pelicans here, would love to see those, if you were able to capture a pic?
So interesting to see what’s similar and what’s different, thanks for sharing with us!
The dalmation pelicans are not native to the UK. Part of the wetlands area is devoted to introduced species. The wilder parts of the wetlands sees birds that are natural or migratory in the UK.
I walked from Littkehampton to Arundel along a river.
Is that the same river?
I think it is the river Arun.