It’s particularly pleasant air this evening. There was a heavy shower of rain earlier, and a rumble of thunder, but it’s dry now, and very quiet – not a sound, nor a breath of wind along Shirlett Lane. (There’s hardly any light either – these evening strolls will soon be over for this year)
A local leg-stretch, to the far end of Red Lane and back
Once again, it’s overcast, threatening rain (just the odd spot – no need to shelter) – so most of the interest is close at hand, in the quiet hedgerows between Hughley, Kenley and Church Preen.
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The clouds are thinning – the evening will be brighter for a while, before the sun goes down. Been busy indoors today – need a leg-stretch and a breath of fresh air…
To the hills today! Hope Bowdler, home of the Gaer Stone (think Matterhorn in miniature!) and the Battle Stones (perfect place for a choc stop). A stiff breeze is blowing the clouds and their shade across the landscape; between them are spotlights of sunshine.
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Another pleasantly warm afternoon – the open lanes and paths are enjoyable, as is the cool air in the woodlands. The fields near Benthall Hall (does it have any true verticals?) have been sown with a ‘bumblebird’ mix of clovers, umbellifers and other plants.
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A different sort of day: after yesterday’s fine evening, it’s dull and grey today. Rain is threatening – an occasional spot or two in the air, no more. It’s not great weather for photography, but it’s perfect for a walk on the quieter side of Wenlock.
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Just a few, from an evening wander around the Willey lanes
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There’s rain forecast for late in the afternoon. Let’s walk out through the deer park, and return to spend a minute or two in the walled garden – we won’t be far from the car if the rain comes early. We did – and it did… Rain stopped play.
He (or she) was investigating some roadkill, a couple of hundred yards away, but took off as we saw him. Just for a change, there’s some sunshine bringing out the colour against a blue sky – but we’re under trees, so we’re only getting brief glimpses. For a moment or two, a tree at the other side of the field provides a perch – then we’re off again, seeing what else they might be to eat… Another enjoyable stroll along Shirlett Lane.
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