Showing posts with label daffodils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daffodils. Show all posts

Friday, 14 April 2023

Hidden in the woods

 

Isn't it fun to explore?

Being a terrier of limitless curiosity, I rarely fail to find something of interest, even on a modest local walk like the one we took on nearby Kincorth Hill last week. 

The gorse on the hill is now fully in bloom, so of course I stopped to sample the powerful and pleasing (to both humans and WFTs) aroma of coconut.

Then, while following up another scent in the grass (possibly one less attractive to Gail) I heard the sound of children playing the the woods.

Of course I had to investigate. It turns out they were building a den, with its own very special driveway. Gail asked if she could take some photos. The three youngsters, aged about eleven or twelve, looked at her with some suspicion, hesitated then agreed.

Gail thinks it was nice to see kids playing creatively outdoors in their Easter holidays. I am thinking I am glad we have a computer and a blog so I can share my adventures!

Please note there are literally millions of daffodils in bloom in NE Scotland at the moment, so there is no harm done if a few of them are pulled up!

Happy Nature Friday friends and thank you once again to our LLB Gang friends for hosting this always wonderful blog hop. 

Friday, 3 March 2023

Torridon! Dry weather! Signs of Spring!

So it's March and we are in Torridon and IT IS NOT RAINING! 

Let's have a look at the what's going on hereabouts. (N.B. The white building on the far right of the picture below is our cottage.)

Ooh look! Daffodils in bloom by the loch shore.

The sheep are looking fat. Gail says their bellies are full of lamb. Yum! 

The trees are not yet in leaf, although the catkins on the hazel have peaked. 

You can always rely on moss and ferns to provide additional greenery.

Back at the cottage, the sun has put in an appearance and I have spotted a splash of colour in the garden.

Pretty spring primroses - one of Gail's favourite flowers.

Well that's about it for today. Happy Nature Friday! (Can you spot my nose?) 

Thanks once again to our LLB Gang friends for hosting this, our favourite blog hop. Do go and visit the other posts.