Of Dutch Blue Irises
A splendid display
New grass makes for excited lambs
We let the flock into a fresh quarter of the field with lush green grass. The lambs got very excited
Early morning rest whilst chewing the cud
Three blissful hours in two woods
Then we drove to Knotting Green and the Strawberry Hill Farm where the land has been left to rewild for 35 years. It is renowned amongst bird watchers for its approximately 30pairs of breeding nightingales – a critically endangered species in the UK. Typically heard at dawn or dusk we were thrilled to repeatedly hear nightingales at midday as we walked the paths click below and listen
The best start to the day …
Feeding and cuddling lambs
A beautiful evening with the setting sun glinting through the trees
An afternoon of birds
And on my afternoon walk a hovering kestrel click below
A favourite cheap, cheerful and easy dish to make.
Serve with rice or potatoes and a salad. I’m looking forward to supper !
Maybe they don’t really need it – but we enjoy feeding the sheep and lambs daily concentrates.
We all like treats – well l, I do!
Good afternoon, grandchildren
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