Yesterday I set off on a quick walk deliberately leaving my camera at home. It was a local walk and I wasn’t expecting see anything new and photo worthy. How wrong I was. As I was sitting soaking up the atmosphere by the duck pond in Apley there was a sudden explosion of fluff bombs. [...]
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Bundles of Cuteness
4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 26th 2022
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The Ercall in November
A Sunday afternoon stroll on the Ercall. I was treated to spectacular views and a mountain goat experience!
2 Comments CherryPie on Nov 17th 2021
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An Unexpected Visitor
I was sitting home alone on the patio as the sun went down when I heard an unexpected rustle in the sun parched greenery and looked up to see this little guy. What a lovely treat for me.
The young blackbird with his distinctive personality also graced me with his presence as did a fleeting bat.
The [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jul 22nd 2021
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See How they Grow
I sat on a bench whilst it gently rained hoping to see the ducklings that were hiding on my recent visit to Leegomery pools. My patience paid off, I spotted them in the distance. When they decided on their swim direction I walked around the pool to meet them.
They are such bundles of joy (only [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on May 29th 2021
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A Mini Adventure
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 28th 2021
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Saturday Stroll
As I set off for my afternoon walk I wasn’t undecided on which way I would walk. Would my destination be Apley Woods, Leegomery Pools, Dothill Nature Reserve or maybe a route around Wellington. I opted for Leegomery Pools, my choice led to me to find a new pathway linking my previous walks together.
The Pools [...]
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