Sunday 18 May 2014

Colourful and busy Blue Tits


The blue tits have been a source of colour and activity in our back garden this spring.  I have been impressed by their fantastic work rate as they bring food to their young chicks.  I took these photos on Friday but today, Sunday, they appear to have gone.  I will miss them.

Friday 16 May 2014

Connaught Water and a Treat at the Retreat



Felt the need to get some fresh air yesterday but didn't want to go too far afield.  Connaught Water in Epping Forest fitted the bill.  

We added to the walk by heading off along Queen Victoria's path.  However, we got slightly lost and ended up doing a long loop back to the Royal Hunting Lodge.  I just wish they would put some more meaningful signs at each junction.  There are many wooden posts with arrows painted on them but what about adding some wording indicating the place of interest which can be reached along the path.

I'm not too keen on the churning-up of the paths by the horse riders either!

Anyway, the day was definitely improved by having our lunch at the recently refurbished and under new ownership, 'Butler's Retreat'.




Sunday 11 May 2014

Wet and Windy May


I've been indoors for most of the day sheltering from the strong and unseasonal winds.  Took this photo a couple of days ago in my back garden.

Saturday 10 May 2014

The Darling Buds of May




Rough winds do shake the Darling Buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
(Shakespeare Sonnet 18)

Probably refers to a May Tree and not a rose.  However, we certainly have had the rough winds (and rain) this weekend.

Tuesday 6 May 2014