........ on my morning walk? You have to be up early, unlike these horses in the field across the road, who were enjoying the sunshine (we haven't had much recently!)
However, the sheep in the next field were up and about
No matter how many times I walk this route, I never tire of the view ....... on the right are the Minto Hills and on the left the Eildons (this view only shows one of the two Mintos, and two of the three Eildons!)
I walk for a mile and a half, then turn for home - and am faced with a long walk uphill
and more uphill
and yet more uphill
But once round the bend, the rest of the way home is downhill
As I get to the last field, the sheep and lambs start up a ferocious racket! I discovered that it is because they are hoping I have their breakfast - sadly not, that's supplied by the farmer some time after I go past. But the ewes and lambs run across the field every morning as soon as I appear. Here are some of them watching to see if I am going to stop
While these ones ran down to the gate (I feel like the Pied Piper!)
But while I'm striding out, I do notice lots of things to take photos of. In a few weeks these little buds will be raspberries
This little rosebud .......
...... will soon look like this
This plant looks like something from a sci-fi film!
Back home, another poppy has flowered - at least this one won't be battered by the wind and rain!
When these little clumps of toadstools come up in the grass, I always imagine that they contain a town of tiny pixies or elves!
It's almost time for Woolfest! I am very lucky this year, as I am going on both days. Are you going too? Do leave me a comment or e-mail me (there's a link on the sidebar) if you are - perhaps we can arrange to meet!
Finally, thanks to everyone who identified my little creature for me - I was almost right ...... it's not a hummingbird, but a hummingbird moth.