We got out nice and early while the temperature was still low this morning and went for a nice walk through the local trails. I was attempting to record it with MapMyWalk as there are a few parts of the trails that aren't well used.
The plan was to record each route in there and overlay the GPX files on a topographical map using GPXSee so it could be used in future to plan trail runs of certain lengths and ascent/descent. Unfortunately the app ran in the background keeping time but didn't actually track any movement after the first 5 minutes of recording. I should have just used my V800 but I wanted to try something different.
We spotted some great things on the walk like a huge caterpillar mooching down the middle of the road, a baby crow being fed (didn't get a picture in time to see that bit) and a few Canada geese just chilling by the lake.
![](https://blog.grayw.co.uk/content/images/2020/05/babycrow.jpg)
![](https://blog.grayw.co.uk/content/images/2020/05/canadageese.jpg)
![](https://blog.grayw.co.uk/content/images/2020/05/drinkermothcaterpillar.jpg)
I wasn't sure what type of caterpillar we'd come across so I headed to Wildlife Trusts website to go through their listings of caterpillars.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org
Going by the colouring and description, it seems like it is most likely to be a Drinker Moth.
![](https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/styles/menu_section_default/public/third_light/Drinker%20%28Euthrix%20potatoria%29%20%283%29.jpg?h=5f29f7b4&itok=gS1e-Wdg)
![](https://blog.grayw.co.uk/content/images/2020/05/wildlifetrusts_42798732248.jpg)
![](https://blog.grayw.co.uk/content/images/2020/05/wildlifetrusts_40333751351--1-.jpg)
Overall, a really enjoyable walk. It's just a shame that MapMyWalk decided to not record. Oh well, I'll have to walk the routes again.