Drumming

 Yesterday was a good day in the garden. Jill did a bit mire cementing and Jim worked on the Soffits and Facias. Starting to look good.

Found some interesting caterpillars in between a stack of slates. Apparently they are four spot rustic.

There was a red aurora alert so Jill stuck her head out of the window. Not bad for snaps.

Unfortunately by the time the coats were on and kit assembled it had calmed down. Still nice though and it was amazing out there hearing several drumming snipe, lapwings, Golden plover and wigeon calling in the dark.

Jill did some digging today flattening out the area to the side of the house. There is a big pile of soil and stone dragged out from the foundations of the original  extension. Some will get used back where it came from, to create a pathway.

Jim did some more on the extension and helped put up some lights to make it easier for Rob to get to the front door. They are already working well.

Jims back!

 It was really good to see Jim back today.  We said take it slow but he was out there shovelling stones and on the roof getting ready for the ridges- which should be here next week.

To get ready for the building paper to go on, a path has been created so we aren't wading in mud!

Jill helped a bit fishing out the stones from the grass. The worms have been busy underneath the pile of stones.

After lunch, Jill got on with the path, adding some more slates to the top and side.

Our group of twite are back n the garden after their winter holiday. Always good to see them.

The rock doves are also looking splendid in their spring feathers.

Took some photos of  the new trees cuttings so you can see how well they are doing.

Spring has sprung

 It was a lovely day today so it was tidy up time outside and a bit of gardening. The willow cuttings we got from our friend are all now going into leaf so we hope that means they are thinking about putting down some roots.

It was also good cement drying day so a bit more path got made and some wood shutter has now been removed. The edge will get ined with slate.

Rob has been working on planning stuff as we now need to submit a planning application for the grant company for solar panels. They have had 2 years!

Jill popped out to Burrastow for a nice walk. The light was stunning. First Golden Plover are back.

It was good to just sit and watch. This Curlew entertained for 20 minutes catching crabs.

Lots of Redshank action too.

Had a fly by of around 250 Dunters ( Common Eider)

It was a lovely walk.