Thursday 14 January

Views I have known all my life.

Winter Hill living up to its name

Rivington Pike 

The Pike has been part of the beacon warning system for centuries.

No matter where I travel this is always the point I look for and know I am home.

Take Care

Saturday 17 January

Below freezing

Sunny Brow

 

Big Lodge

 

Nuthatch

 

Heron on the Small Lodge

 

Take Care

Monday 25 March

Would you believe it!!

It was just above freezing at 6am.

One of the paths along the edge of Burgh Wood

Take Care

Saturday 23 March

Still more snow overnight

I sent this to Granada Reports and they used it for the evening weather.

The Weir & Fish Ladder

Take Care

Saturday 26 January

Plenty of snow yesterday and into the night, we also had a power cut last night. 

I took Meg this morning has we were expecting a parcel.

 Sunny Brow Bridge over the Yarrow

 Frozen Top Lodge, the reed bed has been flattened by the snow.

 I had plenty of friends this morning.

 The little bridge over the Big Lodge overflow

And two youngsters with sledges and their dog out early having a lot of fun

Take Care

Saturday 19 January

Just below freezing this morning, managed a few photos around the lodge they almost look black & white.

We have not been going too far as Meg is not 100% she forgets she is an old lady now and has too take it easy, had her at the vets last week as she could not get out of her bed, he was pleased it wasn't her epilepsy and said it was probably arthritis in her spine which had been mentioned before a few years ago by him - he gave her a drug called Metacam which is an anti inflammatory and pain killer, to be used when needed, next day she was like a two year old, we have tried to keep her from overdoing it by limiting her walks, so she does not do any more damaged while she is feeling better.

Take Care

Friday 18 January

Cold & Snowing

Already the news is saying schools are closing and do not travel unless necessary.

We were glad to get home and have our breakfast.

The snow has not stopped today, we have got a good layer now and some of the country is at a standstill - I find this hard to believe as in all my school & working life I never lost a day through what was a  lot worse then. Buses ran and trains may have been late but they carried on. What has happened to us??

Take Care.

Saturday 17 December

The Snow arrived yesterday, we are hoping it is going to thaw.

 Meg mousing - she has been obsessed with the field vole this year.

 The Barrow Field.

 Looking towards Coppull.

 Silver Birch - Betula pendula

 Birch Besom or Witches Broom - Taphrina betulina

 Witches Broom - Taphrina betulina it is a gall that causes irregular growth - they are often mistaken for birds nests.

 This Birch has a few on it.

 Yellow Brain Fungi also known as Witches Butter.

Christmas Tree - more baubles.

Take Care.

Monday 27 December

Just above freezing - starting to thaw.

Some one has been on the lodge writing their name.

Five of us & six dogs this morning did not see anyone else.

Take Care.

Sunday 31 January

Woke up to snow, only a thin layer but enough to be a nuisance. We had almost a full complement of walkers, George was absent he has gone on holiday to Egypt today, he will be having a good laugh at the thought of us slipping and sliding again.

Down Sunny Brow

Looking behind up Sunny Brow.

I am already playing catch up.

Sunny Brow Bridge over the River Yarrow.

Take Care.

Thursday 14 January

Cool this morning, with another light dusting of snow on the ground overnight.

It made walking easier. Yesterday was terrible as the slight thaw made the paths like an ice rink, I just kept going and the camera made no appearance.

George arrived this morning with Tinker and we soon got up on to Primrose Hill, waiting for us were Paul & Sue with the tribe.

Arnold catching us up after feeding Pickle (a fat Great Tit), a very pushy Blackbird who we haven't named yet, plus a few more small birds, occasionally a Grey Squirrel turns up.

General chat about the world situation, not that we can do anything about it.

This is the top end of one spring that that runs through Spring Wood, the gully is well protected and the wildlife are reasonably safe in this area.

The grass & brambles are beginning to show once again, I actually saw some Lesser Celandine leaves looking quite fresh this morning, won't be long now before the first flowers.

We managed to pick up the tracks of the dog fox that roams the back of the top lodge this morning, we have not seen him for a few days, his track did not look like he was in a hurry, just on the look out for his breakfast.

Arnold looking at his tracks further up the path, at this point he seemed to double back and head for the lodge.

Meg wondering what all the fuss was about, she's probably thinking that red dog's been about.

A good day we all feel better when we get out and about.

Take Care.