Maximum temperature in the Charente today 10C, minimum 7C. Rain on and off all day not measured as yet. 164mm so far this year. 36km/h South-westerly wind with gusts up to 101 km/h. Not easy to stand up outside!!
Thank goodness I walked yesterday, I still managed to catch a light shower of rain, it was also fairly windy especially at the top of the hill. Only 5.5 kms, I had planned on going further but the wind put me off. My eyes, despite wearing glasses when out still cry!
Just leaving the house I saw this old tractor heading towards me.
Looking across at the Resistance memorial.
Somebodies beehives just off the track where I walk.
Grapes still not pruned, think these are a bit late.
Cattle relaxing.
A brimstone butterfly in the woods. (Gonepteryx rhamn).
Lots of moss around.
Streams where normally there is just grass.
A track through the woods.
This is generally only a field - no water.
Lots of molehills in the foreground, they must be finding the soil a bit wet!
Peacock butterfly (Aglais io).
The 'perfume' was quite strong just here, a farmer from the next hamlet spreading compost from the cattle pens on the land ready for planting.
Heading back to the house this beetle was scurrying down the road. A leaf beetle maybe!
Pigeonnier in the garden of one of the houses in our hamlet.
Our neighbour's woodpile, they are not going to get cold!
You have had a lot of rain but it looks like spring. Great walk!
ReplyDeleteAnother 15mm last night and it looks like it is going to continue!! Hope your week is a good one, Diane
DeleteThat's a lot of standing water, Diane. Some dry, windy weather seems to be what you need.
ReplyDeleteOur vegetable garden and fruit trees are just standing in big puddles. We have a lot of clay and the water is simply not soaking away. Enjoy your week. Diane
DeleteThe butterflies are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed there were any out in the very high winds. Keep well Diane
DeleteGorgeous pics! Love the peacock butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThnaks so much, it was a mystery to be that the butterflies could cope with the wind but they were in the forest areas so slightly protected. Enjoy your week Diane
DeleteMercy, that's a lot of wood to burn, good! Great pics, Diane, love all the green!
ReplyDeleteHaha,they are not going to get cold. Keep well all the best to you both, Diane
DeleteBonsoir.
ReplyDeleteIci en Charente Maritime c'est un peu pareil même si l'estuaire de la Gironde nous protège. De l'eau à n'en plus finir !
Il y a de belles rencontres papillons sur ton chemin. En effet les voisins ne vont pas avoir froid lol
Bises et bonne soirée
Bonjour,
DeleteJ'ai eu de la chance je pense de voir des papillons, le vent était très fort!
Bises et bonne semaine. Diane
Beautiful sights and all amazing photos, but your moss was absolutely fascinating, a great macro. Windy here as I watch out the window, but not like yours. Hope it all settles down and you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, the wind here has been terrible but so far no major damage!! Hope your week is a good one as well. Diane
DeleteOh, such gorgeous photos! But how can it be March already?
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I am sure the years are going quicker than they used to LOL, on the other hand it seems to be the older one gets the quicker the time flies by!! Have a good day, Diane
DeleteHi Diane - thankfully it's calmed down a little - and hope the same for you. We too have lots of water ...which I hope for the poor residents (human and animal) will go down ... but there might be more rain coming. Love the views and the brief summaries ... it's a gorgeous area - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary it is a lovely area and I can walk for many kilometers without seeing anyone else, very peaceful. I just have to be careful during the hunting season!!! That is now out of the way though until September thank goodness. As I type this it is pouring down with rain again, it seems to be never ending and I have not walked for days. Keep well Diane
DeleteLove to see the butterflies and animals. I am sweating here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy for the comment, I wish it was hot here instead it is pouring down with rain yet again!! Keep well Diane
DeleteLaila commented March 2, 2020 at 9:25 PM
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful ♥ You have spring time! I see all the light green. It's my favourite time of the year and soon it will come to me too.
Laila
A link was left which I do not post so this is a copy of her comment,
Thanks Lalia for your comment and I would love to see more from you, but please note that I do not post links on my blog unless for a very good reason. Have a good day Diane
DeleteHello, Happy March to you! Beautiful scenes and photos. I love the Peacock Butterfly and the sweet cattle. The wind bothers my eyes while out walking. Enjoy your day, wishing you good days ahead.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, yes the wind when out is a big pain. I try to focus on a photo and cannot see what I am doing!! Thanks for the comment and I hope you have a good remainder to the week Diane
DeleteThe peacock butterfly is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt is one of our prettiest butterflies, but them mostly they are all very pretty. Enjoy the rest of the week Diane
DeleteBetween the rain and that wind I'd never get out the door. Your neighborhood really is country.
ReplyDeleteI have not been out for several days now, pouring down yet again and a very strong wind blowing. It is pretty depressing out hopefully it will soon change!! We have to go out today, shopping is a must and we both have our Dr's 6 month check up this afternoon. Keep well and take care. Diane and Nigel.
DeleteThank you Agnes for the comment, we live in a beautiful area. Keep well Diane
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