Smile for the camera
The male Migrant Hawkers at Lucy’s Mill have been hunting midges and moth flies over the past few days, flying high to intercept their prey as well as low over the reeds in search of females. When you’re walking over … Continued
Sunbathing
R had an appointment in Stratford this morning, and as it was a nice day, but I didn’t feel up to even deciding where I might otherwise like to go, let alone driving myself there, I tagged along with him. … Continued
Dog watching
The most important thing I want to say this evening is a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made kind and generous comments on yesterday’s milestone post, and decorated it with stars and hearts. I like to think of myself … Continued
Fruitfulness
I didn’t have much luck with the camera this morning, so I was grateful that this Grey Squirrel paused by the path through the Avonbank Gardens to eat his acorn. In truth I think he was only so obliging because … Continued
Traditional
Whenever I heard the phrase “traditional country pastimes” I start to twitch (bear baiting, anyone?), but there are a few traditional activities that even my jaundiced city-girl eye can see as genuinely harmless, such as Morris dancing. Well – I hope … Continued
Zinging in the rain
I’m sorry. That was egregious, and I’m ashamed of myself. I’ll try not to do it again. But it gives you the picture: it was drizzly and dark, and the few Migrant Hawkers that were flying in Stratford this afternoon … Continued