Sunday 7 December

Mild this morning

We walked to the Christmas Tree it had 4 decorations on it, I was going to put ours on but when we set out it was raining and I did not want to be hanging decorations in the rain.

Sue found the deer track

This is the stream that runs through Spring Wood it goes into the Top Lodge (thankfully) helping to keep the water level and fill it when it is needed, this is the area we call slippery log as it was always crossed by a fallen log - the log rotted to nothing years ago, we now have wood that appears and we manage to get across 

A photo of the place we cross very muddy 

Take Care

Friday 18 April

Good weather and it brings out the fishermen, some are fine others a pain in the neck, as I say most clean up and make sure nothing is left to injure the wildlife but a few discard tackle, mainly line and hooks which is not safe for anything even us. 

Fishermen setting up their rods

Mallard & her 4 Babes

Too Cute

Roe Deer heading for the woods

Take Care

Tuesday 24 December

Another damp day, we have to be thankful we have not got the weather some of the country is having.

 Blue Tit

 Christmas Tree

 Deer track

 Dipper

 Tree that's for the axe in the New Year

 it is dangerous so will have to be cut, it won't be an easy job as it is in a difficult spot

 One of the old Silver Birch felled

 This view would be looking at Drybones Cottage several years back but it was burned down by mindless yobs, I wonder what they will feel like in years to come - 

 More trees felled, they are really going to town this time - let's hope it won't be many more

I don't come from this neck of the woods but I often see shadows/ghosts/memories when I look at the weir, so locals must see their kin in this area

Bing - he's truly become a handsome lad :)

Take Care

Thursday 28 November

Mild & damp, still enjoyed our walk.

Sue spotted a Roe Deer Stag, it was a good way off.

This use to be one of the favourite spots for the deer, we have not seen them here for a long time.

We usually go out for dinner at least once a week, today we went to the Spinners on Cowling Brow - never been before can't fault it.

 This is a view taken from the front door looking toward Cowling Mill.

Take Care

Sunday 14 April

Damp morning

Sue spotted these Roe Deer across the valley, the group contained 3 females and a male.

They all looked in excellent condition - hope they continue to be shy of humans.

Take Care

Saturday 5 January

Damp Morning followed by a warm afternoon

 Red Sky at morning Shepherd's Warning - over Duxbury.
 It turned out a lovely day

 Bumble Bee Queen fooled by the mild weather

 Two Roe Deer Stags passed within 50 feet of me they were heading for Duxbury

Looked in tip top condition

Take Care 

Sunday 23 December

Damp morning and our deer were out and watching us

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Thursday 13 December

Cold, dry morning.

 The Christmas Tree is gaining more baubles although there is a lack of tinsel.

The Roe Deer were watching us from across the Valley, still four, the other two were a bit shy today.

Take Care.

Sunday 2 December

Cold this morning

 Holly - Ilex aquifolium it looked variegated with the frosty edge. 

Meg

Sue spotted the Roe Deer four amongst the long grass just on the edge of the woods

Take Care

Friday 16 November

Dry 

The Roe Deer have been about these last few days, today we saw them twice a group of four.

Take Care

Saturday 5 May

Dry Morning

I could not resist these of Charlie Robin

 S/He was trying to work out how to pick up sunflower hearts without dropping the flies, well I have to tell you it was a treat to watch, just one was managed and then off S/He went to feed the youngsters. 

 We sneaked up on this Roe Deer Buck

 Oh no we didn't

I see you

Take Care

Friday 20 April

Dry Morning

 Bugle - Ajuga reptans

 Field Wood-rush - Luzula campestris

 This fly which we all called a greenbottle took a shine to George's coat has the fancy latin name of Gymnocheta viridis

 Primula spotted by Sue on Primrose Hill - someone has planted about four.

 Another spot by Sue - Roe Deer in their favourite spot.

Could only see two

We thought this was the remains of a Wood Pigeon

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