This young Tawny Owl flew into our kitchen window last evening, and was unsurprisingly dazed. However after a while all was well and he flew off. What a great experience to have been so close to a wonderful bird. A family of Tawnys have been resident in a barn for many years.

Often the simple things are complex, as with this dandelion seed head.

A weed is just a plant out of place

Blackthorn (sloes) have the best blossom we have seen in years - sloe gin anyone?

Putin isn’t even trying to hide things now ……

As regards the sustainability of ruminant livestock in the uplands, there is a need for more reliable evidence.
The National Sheep Association have produced a thoughtful report looking at the whole question of sustainability. The summary is linked below. nationalsheep.org.uk/assets/docum...

Salt marsh mutton, with its exquisite and unique flavour is now available from the Gower peninsula in south Wales.
The flavour comes from the salt-loving plants that the animals graze on seashore pastures.

www.gowersaltmarshlamb.co.uk/shop/categor...

If Reform wants to scrap Net Zero, and are worried about the numbers of refugees, then they ain’t seen nothing yet!

I've been sorting out 'stuff', & came across a fascinating '60s booklet 'Around the World with P&O Oriental Lines' from the last days of Liners, before Cruises.
"In some ways a shipping line is like a long-distance train. Most people are going all the way, but others get on & off at various stops".

Drovers Retreat in the Welsh Borders
❄️ Winter’s here, and there’s no better place to unwind than in our cosy holiday cottage!
See our new video here youtu.be/INYZZ5BcV-M%...
🛋️ Comfort. Warmth. Serenity.
🌟 #DroversRetreat #WinterEscape #CosyCottage #WelshBorders #LogBurner #UKStaycation #VisitWales

A fox hiding beneath a tree in our wood? Or did I rather over-indulge for lunch?