The mist had cleared, the clouds parted and the sun shone again... I love Knighthayes with its marvellous views and magnificent trees. Didn't visit the house today but perhaps another year.
A taste of Knightshayes
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And, on arrival back at the ranch, my host (Richard) advised that the nest box he'd put up after the Spotted Flycatchers had nested previously, was occupied by..... spot flychatchers and there are 2 very tiny bundles of feathers. We now know there are 2 pairs around. Woo hoo!
5 comments:
you've been lucky with the weather! nice to see knighthayes
More great shots, Tricia. What is the 3rd photo? I've never seen the blue and white irises before or that color of pink poppy. Looks like you hit the garden at the right time!
ohh great to see Knighthayes again. Even though it's just down the road from me it's years since I headed off there. Lovely and you brought the sun with you.
Pete - think "have" is the operative word here today; grey seems to be in fashion again!
Wilma - sorry can't help with the plant ID. They were very tall and straight similar to Delphiniums..
Andrew - we brought the sun albeit briefly. Knightshayes is always on my 'visit list' whenever I'm down this way :D
Stunning. Love the great old trees.
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