This week’s six is coming from a few different gardens as it’s been half term and we’ve kept busy. I am taking part in the Wildlife Trust’s 30 days wild, though I am not blogging about it daily this year as it is quite time consuming and I have a lot coming up this month.
Wassand Hall
We made it to Wassand Hall on the bank holiday Monday. Wassand is probably our closest garden to visit. It’s just out of town with a short woodland walk and a small walled garden but they pack a lot in. They had set up a trail of small animal doors for kids to find on the woodland walk. Alice got a bag of sweeties at the cafe for her efforts so she was happy. We enjoyed a courgette cake and a bakewell slice. The gardens were at an odd inbetween season with some bits going over and other bits on the way. It’ll look great in a month or so. The hothouse is filled with amazing cannas and banana trees so the exotic section will be looking good again. The current star of the show was the irises. I picked up a few cheap from their plant sales and a couple of hardy geraniums.
Deer
We then walked out from the garden towards the mere. Were were tret to the sight of 2 deer running off to the long grass and managed a quick snap. I see them quite often locally but this is the closest photo I’ve managed yet.
White butterfly
Returning to my own garden we’ve had some sunshine this week bringing out the insects. Here we have the forget-me-nots being enjoyed. They’ve probably got another week or two until I pull them out and scatter the seed again. Amy’s teaching more photography next year so we’ve both been practising our skills more this week.
Damselfly
The damselflies have started to make their first appearances of the year in our garden. Hopefully the dragonflies will follow soon.
Alliums
We visited my parents later in the week. The alliums are doing well and a good few bees coming out to play. I rather like the contrast on this photo.
Robin
And the birds weren’t too bothered by us being there.
I have my first jab this afternoon so hopefully still have the use of my arm afterwards as got a few jobs to get done tomorrow before the return to work. Hope you are all keeping well.
Beautiful wildlife photos !
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Cheers. Trying to become technically proficient with my wife teaching photography. I don’t alter my settings Nas much as I should but got better shots for it.
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Your wife seems to be a good photography teacher!
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That’s great that you’ve had your jab. I enjoyed your photos.
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Lovely wildlife photos and excellent colours.
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Yes I agree with the others – some great pictures.
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