Well yesterday was another corker so I decided to take the camera along on the walk I take everyday with the dogs.
It was one of those days were you breathe in and the air smells great, the birds were chirping away like mad and the burst of colours from the new leaves and flowers really catch the eye.
It was really re-energizing something I really needed after the passing of my father in law
3 weeks ago. I made myself do something that I haven't done for what seems a long time and that was to slow down my pace and take the time to look and listen to everything that was around me. The results of doing this are fantastic as there are so many more things you pick up on that you wouldn't normally, things that you would walk by and not give a second glance to.
Anyway enough of my ramblings and on with the pics:
Out of the front door and on to the lane, It looks so much better when the new leaves are out it seems so peaceful
Red hot pokers they must have made it from our garden into the woods somehow
should start seeing the frogs soon
pigeon back on its nest.
the smell coming of the gorse was wonderfull
up the next lane and nearly there. A lot of rooks here
destination
This old beech has been dead for over 15 years and is a prime nesting site.
come to the first of the old estate out buildings
favorite haunt of a pair of barn owls.
great spot for blackberries.
the birds love this area as there is plenty of nooks and crannies to get into.
The old coach house. Loads of pigeons in here when the owls aren't around.
Inside:
Past the out buildings and into the woods:
The big house
Although not fully up the bluebells have already carpeted the floor.
The roes love to come and lie up in here, Apart from the farmer who occasionally uses the track through the woods to get the cattle from 1 field to the next. I am normally the only person to come up here.
I am pretty sure this is a hosta
primrose
I have been after a bit of fat wood for ages but without success, I cut this branch low on the fallen pine and although it is hard and has the slick surface it doesn't smell at all. So I am guessing it is no good. I have tried digging the roots but the stump is completely soft.
Lots of fresh activity from the bunnies.
Now this little plant has had me foxed, It isn't in my old copy of the flower/plant guide and im not having much luck anywhere else, there are a few possibilities but nothing that is a definite. Any idea?
further into the woods there is this opening, which is easily missed.
behind it is this area which is where I harvest all my nettles. It used to be a tennis lawn for the big house.
More plants I have to Id :
I stopped of here to have a drink and a snack. Also to do a bit of a tutorial that I am putting together.
A big old yew, Ill have to get around to using a bit sometime, plenty of long straight pieces.
Tinder hanging of the trees
Another spot the deer like to use.
The Old House:
This house had central heating quite a luxury back then and the boiler is massive.
out the back
A massive branch fallen from a beech tree. Its gonna take me a while to chop this up.
Heading back home over the fields the sky is mostly blue
A great mornings walk.
Thanks for looking
All the best
Craig
It was one of those days were you breathe in and the air smells great, the birds were chirping away like mad and the burst of colours from the new leaves and flowers really catch the eye.
It was really re-energizing something I really needed after the passing of my father in law
3 weeks ago. I made myself do something that I haven't done for what seems a long time and that was to slow down my pace and take the time to look and listen to everything that was around me. The results of doing this are fantastic as there are so many more things you pick up on that you wouldn't normally, things that you would walk by and not give a second glance to.
Anyway enough of my ramblings and on with the pics:
Out of the front door and on to the lane, It looks so much better when the new leaves are out it seems so peaceful
Red hot pokers they must have made it from our garden into the woods somehow
should start seeing the frogs soon
pigeon back on its nest.
the smell coming of the gorse was wonderfull
up the next lane and nearly there. A lot of rooks here
destination
This old beech has been dead for over 15 years and is a prime nesting site.
come to the first of the old estate out buildings
favorite haunt of a pair of barn owls.
great spot for blackberries.
the birds love this area as there is plenty of nooks and crannies to get into.
The old coach house. Loads of pigeons in here when the owls aren't around.
Inside:
Past the out buildings and into the woods:
The big house
Although not fully up the bluebells have already carpeted the floor.
The roes love to come and lie up in here, Apart from the farmer who occasionally uses the track through the woods to get the cattle from 1 field to the next. I am normally the only person to come up here.
I am pretty sure this is a hosta
primrose
I have been after a bit of fat wood for ages but without success, I cut this branch low on the fallen pine and although it is hard and has the slick surface it doesn't smell at all. So I am guessing it is no good. I have tried digging the roots but the stump is completely soft.
Lots of fresh activity from the bunnies.
Now this little plant has had me foxed, It isn't in my old copy of the flower/plant guide and im not having much luck anywhere else, there are a few possibilities but nothing that is a definite. Any idea?
further into the woods there is this opening, which is easily missed.
behind it is this area which is where I harvest all my nettles. It used to be a tennis lawn for the big house.
More plants I have to Id :
I stopped of here to have a drink and a snack. Also to do a bit of a tutorial that I am putting together.
A big old yew, Ill have to get around to using a bit sometime, plenty of long straight pieces.
Tinder hanging of the trees
Another spot the deer like to use.
The Old House:
This house had central heating quite a luxury back then and the boiler is massive.
out the back
A massive branch fallen from a beech tree. Its gonna take me a while to chop this up.
Heading back home over the fields the sky is mostly blue
A great mornings walk.
Thanks for looking
All the best
Craig
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