Clear sunny day, warm, wind SW moderate. Large flock of Common Crane gathering over Etableau and flew off NE in three large skeins [upward of 200 birds] followed by a second small group that flew straight towards us.
The noise was incredible. They flew straight overhead and I almost fell over backwards [Falklands Penguin Syndrome!] as I took the following shot ... I was saved from total embarassment by the trunk of a willow!
The Great Hall of the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine
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Simon enjoying the stylish chairs in front of the gigantic 17th century
triple fireplace.
[image: Great Hall, Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine, Poitiers, F...
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