2014

SO3409 : Classic oxbow lake

taken 10 years ago, near to Llanvihangel Gobion, Monmouthshire/Sir Fynwy, Wales

Classic oxbow lake
Classic oxbow lake
For anyone who spent a drowsy Wednesday afternoon listening to the geography teacher banging on about oxbow lakes, here is one. Difficult to photograph with only a 50mm lens, but you get the idea. There's a good variety of bird life here, including the first brood of ducklings I've seen this year.

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SO3409, 44 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John Winder   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 21 April, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 22 April, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 3436 0924 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:46.6776N 2:57.1699W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 3440 0927
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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