Dartmoor

We spent a glorious day on Dartmoor last week

The weather was sunny with clear blue skies. We did notice how brown and dry everywhere looked I have never seen it quite like that before. There were lots of ponies with young foals.

We had a very enjoyable lunch at Badgers Holt watching the peacocks displaying their magnificent plumage.

 

A cream tea was enjoyed at Dunsford, not a good day for the figure but very pleasant.

 

The rain we have had would be welcome on the moor if not with our Bank Holiday visitors.The farmers and gardeners needed the rain to turn Devon green again.

 

The buzz word everywhere seems to be Staycation,meaning lots more people are staying in the County or at least in the Country for their holidays. We are hoping  for a good Summer this year. Lots of outdoor activities are being planned here at Dawlish Warren.

 

I can hear the Buzzards calling as I write this They glide on the thermals, if the seagulls, crows or magpies see them they mob them.

 

During the very cold Winter  weather I have fed the birds. We still have a pair of ducks which have taken up residence in our garden and stirred up the pond much to the annoyance of my husband 

We also have a pair of pheasants which would insist on cleaning themselves in the dry garden soil where my husband had planted his seeds. 

We now have parsnips and beetroot coming up in circles and not in rows.