Maximum temperature today 15C, minimum 6C. Dry with a bit of damp in the air; rain was forecast but it did not happen. 21km/h North-westerly winds with gusts up to 45 km/h.
Yes, more lambs, but it is the first thing I see as I leave home in our neighbour's field.
Baaaaaaa, wait for me Mum....
Ah, there she is.
Looking back across the fields, there is our hamlet on the horizon.
I love these country walks.
A sleepy calf next to the road...
Mum is looking on.
All the green at this time of the year is either ivy or mistletoe, this tree has both.
Walking through another forest area.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) growing next to a small house I passed.
Lawn daisies (Bellis perennis) are everywhere, note the 2 small beetles.
The very first cowslips (Primula veris) of 2019.
A dandelion clock.
Fields ready for planting.
A farmer's dog.
Reflections in the dam with a farm in the background.
I saw several Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta) but this was the only one that stopped for me. There were also a lot of Brimstone Butterflies (Gonepteryx rhamni) around but they were all in a hurry!
Back in our hamlet a neighbour's Pigeonnier...
and daffodils next door.
I have updated my bird blog HERE.
Looks like a wonderful bucolic area, and I admit to being a tad evious of all the greenery.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely area and so peaceful only 10 houses in our hamlet and lots of walking areas around where I seldom see anyone or a vehicle. Strange though not a lot of birds, or not ones that are easy to photograph. The green is a huge improvemnet on the white 😊 Have a good weekend Diane
DeleteGreat photos! I love all the farm animals and the dog too. Pigeonnier is new to me, not sure what that is. The plowed field looks great and brings back many memories of farm living. It will be a long while till we see daffodils here, more bitter cold weather on the way plus snow. Can't wait to see beautiful sunny daffodils like these. Thanks, Diane!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, a pigeonnier is simply the French name for a pigion house. We are having a cooler spell at present but it is not really cold. Hope your spring arrives very soon. Take care Diane
DeleteLove the blooms and the lambs.
ReplyDeleteA lovely time of the year here and this year unusualy warm. Take care Diane
DeleteI had a good time on this walk through your beautiful countryside. We saw some fantastic sights.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, I did as well. it is a lovely area. Hope all is well have a good weekend Diane
DeleteTop! All nice photos. The lambs are cute and the "mistletoe tree" i intesting to see.
ReplyDeleteHi Aritha, the lambs are a joy to watch. Hope all is well Diane
DeleteFantastic photos, Diane. I love the butterfly, the flowers and, of course, the cute lambs!!!!!!!!! Happy March, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia I hope all is well with you. Diane
DeleteThat was a lovely walk you took us on, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a pleasure and I amglad that you enjoyed it. Diane
DeleteOh I really enjoyed the pics of the lambs frolicking.
ReplyDeleteBecuase the weather has been good I have seen the lambs so much more this year. Sadly it has cooled down now and got very windy, not pleasant to be out in. Cheers Diane
DeleteOh I love daffodil's but if I planted here the grasshoppers would eat them like they do everything else. It's quite depressing 'cause everywhere I've lived before I had so many pretty flowers and blooming bushes. However, I will say our azalea's are blooming beautifully right now; they're late in the season and they don't last very long. I need to get out there and take some pics.
ReplyDeleteI've miss you, Diane since I was gone. You always have such nice posts and awesome photo's.
xoxo
You obviously have a huge grasshapper problem, pity. Our Azaleas are still only in bud but the camellia is just coming out. Thanks for the very kind comment. Take care Diane xx
DeleteThe lambs and cow are enjoying the sun. Even the critters and flowers are also happy in the sun. Have a wonderful new week!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great walk, sadly the weather is not so nice again at present. Cheers Diane
DeleteLove the pics of those sweet looking lambs. They are just so adorable.
ReplyDeleteThey are very cute Pam,they have certainly put me off eating lamb I must say!! Hope you are feeling better Diane
DeleteBeginning to look like spring.
ReplyDeleteIt was there but the weather has now gom=ne backwards with very strong winds! Cheers Diane
DeleteNice pictures. I love the lambs and the cute dog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, the farm animals are always good to see around here. Keep well Diane
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