As the forecast for the weekend was looking a bit pants, I nipped up to Arrochar after work yesterday to have a little jaunt up Beinn an Lochain - one of my favourite hills. I've posted lots of pix of it before, but there was some nice wildlife which added to the walk
heading up the to the shoulder there was a little meadow pipit
the view ahead to the first top - summit on the left
I'm just going for a walk...
you ain't seen me...right?
I'll stay here till you've gone....
view across to The Cobbler
Nice view to the Arrochar hills when the early evening sun moved back in
Neighbouring hills- Ben Donich and The Brack
Caught this chap by surprise
General Wade's bridge at Butterbridge, which is just the other side of the forestry behind the deer
the bluebells are starting to make an impression on the lower slopes
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It was lovely, ladies. A bit brisk higher up, and it was too hazy to get any distant views, but a delight to share the afternoon with the birds and the deer
The hills are unbelievably dry, so nice dry feet, but I think the rain today will have put paid to that!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Had a much gentler stroll through a local common (Ebernoe Common) the other day to break in a new pair of boots.
There is lots of clay around this area and there are some old brickworks around but few this well preserved. The original brick moulding shed is nearby and in pretty good condition.
There was also a lot of iron working going on and this is one of the furnace ponds which were used to drive water wheels powering hammers. The Common now feels like a forgotten corner of an ancient forest but was once a hotbed of industry.
The Common is now looked after by Sussex Wildlife Trust and is a great place for a walk. At the moment bluebells are still out in force as are Early Purple Orchids.
The Common is home to nightingales but while we were able to listen to their song they were impossible to see amongst the trees. It is also home to 13 species of bat so I must try an evening walk to see how many I can spot.
Great photos both of you. It all looks so green compared to our environment, although the rocks in Fairy's give a different feel to the views. Amazing colours of the bird and rocks. Thanks for them.
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As the forecast for the weekend was looking a bit pants, I nipped up to Arrochar after work yesterday to have a little jaunt up Beinn an Lochain - one of my favourite hills. I've posted lots of pix of it before, but there was some nice wildlife which added to the walk
heading up the to the shoulder there was a little meadow pipit
the view ahead to the first top - summit on the left
I'm just going for a walk...
you ain't seen me...right?
I'll stay here till you've gone....
view across to The Cobbler
Nice view to the Arrochar hills when the early evening sun moved back in
Neighbouring hills- Ben Donich and The Brack
Caught this chap by surprise
General Wade's bridge at Butterbridge, which is just the other side of the forestry behind the deer
the bluebells are starting to make an impression on the lower slopes
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Ooh, thanks, Fairy!
Lovely.
Glad you managed to sneak a walk in spite of the forecast.
Super view across to the Cobbler Fairy. and a privilege to see the wildlife.
It was lovely, ladies. A bit brisk higher up, and it was too hazy to get any distant views, but a delight to share the afternoon with the birds and the deer
The hills are unbelievably dry, so nice dry feet, but I think the rain today will have put paid to that!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairygirl, the old back yard is looking good!
Had a much gentler stroll through a local common (Ebernoe Common) the other day to break in a new pair of boots.
There is lots of clay around this area and there are some old brickworks around but few this well preserved. The original brick moulding shed is nearby and in pretty good condition.
There was also a lot of iron working going on and this is one of the furnace ponds which were used to drive water wheels powering hammers. The Common now feels like a forgotten corner of an ancient forest but was once a hotbed of industry.
The Common is now looked after by Sussex Wildlife Trust and is a great place for a walk. At the moment bluebells are still out in force as are Early Purple Orchids.
The Common is home to nightingales but while we were able to listen to their song they were impossible to see amongst the trees. It is also home to 13 species of bat so I must try an evening walk to see how many I can spot.
Great photos both of you. It all looks so green compared to our environment, although the rocks in Fairy's give a different feel to the views. Amazing colours of the bird and rocks. Thanks for them.
New tree photo yesterday while firewood collecting (yet again)
A young Geebung plant discovered. Sorry it's hard to see with the background, but worth remembering when there is fruiting season around.
Steephill, we have a similar native ground orchid here, which is commonly known as Hyacinth Orchid. I'll see if I can find a photo from spring time.
Just to show it's natural environment, here's another.
this in the back area of our place.