Raptors and Rain
The rain still continues with very short spells when it stops and the sun shines, but mainly grey skies, included with the rain is high winds at times so it is difficult to find time to get out and about. I managed to cross the river a couple of days
Wildlife round home
My enthusiasm has waned a little during January, the weather has been challenging and it certainly hasn’t been good photograph weather particularly in the mornings. I’ve taken my camera most days but there hasn’t been any inspiration out there. Having said that there have been a couple of times when
Village walks
Today has certainly, for me, been exciting. I took Tilly out on our usual morning walk, I was not sure where to go as it was raining a little when I left. I decided for a change to walk towards Markstone cottages and towards Hambledon hill. I guessed the river
Hay cutting
On the 21st June we were having our lunch at midday in the conservatory at the back of our house when the farmer came into the field below and started cutting the grass for hay. We both thought that maybe the Buzzards etc. might just be around and come in
Early January
Well into 2019 and this is my first post of the year, I’ve been busy getting a photographic exhibition ready for early February so time has been a little short. Of course I have still been out on my early morning walks, but I just haven’t got round to writing
November draws on
I can’t believe it’s the middle of November already, where has it gone. I know I’ve been busy especially with the new edition to the family, Mia who takes up a fair amount of time at the moment. She is around four months of age now, a rescue pup and
Wildlife spotting near home
Usually this time of year the wildlife seems to disappear into the undergrowth. The birds have finished nesting and they start their moult, we have some very tatty Blackbirds and Robins in the garden. It has been very dry and hot since the end of May with no rain so