Went to work on Saturday, Finished early then went on to have a walk round Kinder Scout.

It was busy up until about four O'clock, which has given me the idea of maybe it could be a good idea to start work early (as I do anyhow) so I can finish at quarter past three, which should be ideal, in that I will miss the traffic on my way to Hayfield. So should be able to get four to five hours of walking round Kinder with less crowds.

Any-ways  whilst I was there on Saturday I stop at the disused quarry hopping that I might see a Peregrine nesting on the rock side.  But not this year, but did see a Stoat come bounding past me within fifteen feet or so.  Shame I didn't have my camera at the ready.

I did have my camera ready for .... <drum roll>  a common Lizard first one I've seen up close (two feet)

Now I know it looks a bit flat,  it seem that this maybe a defence mechanism, because when I came near to it, it would squat down and become very still.

Was also think that this quarry maybe a good place to camp/bivi for a night, there a fast running stream to one side