Well, its been an interesting week. We have had some amazing gales, thankfully we're relatively sheltered although the wooden table and chairs on the decking will have to be retired for the winter. Not even the heavy wooden construction could keep them upright.
On Tuesday morning I saw one of the Orionids which is a short lived meteor storm that occurs this time of year. The best time to look is just before dawn which is the time I'm out giving the horses some hay and so I was able to stand out beneath the clear sky and have a gander.
Speaking of ganders and geese, this week I have also seen my first big flock of migrating geese heading south away from their arctic breeding grounds. That is a sure sign of Autumn, never mind the leaves turning and then being ripped off the tree with the high winds.
But I also saw a bat last night. It must have been warm enough for it to chance feeding, but that's not a good sign for the bat. It mustn't have stocked up enough on midges over the summer if it needs to do some last minute feeding. They roost in the barn so at least they aren't going to be disturbed.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
back to beggshills bothy
We were away for most of September enjoying the warm weather and hospitality of Oklahoma and now we're back.
And the Autumn storms are definitely back. Thankfully with all the insulation and a good heating system the bothy is a cosy snug place to relax. Don't let the weather keep you indoors, there are plenty of great walks and at this time of year with the leaves turning the woods and forests are looking great.
I've noticed that our chickens are not such fans of this weather. This morning they were still in the hen house at 8.30 and didn't really want to come out. And yesterday they were in around 5pm which is pretty early. They are free range and I guess this means they are free to laze around in the coup as well as range free in the field and garden. Guests at the bothy will meet them as they always like to pop over in the morning and see what's happening in the bothy. They are very nosey.
The horses on the other hand don't seem to mind this weather. They really like hooving up the fallen leaves from the trees. If only they wouldn't make the field sooo muddy.
beggshillbothy
And the Autumn storms are definitely back. Thankfully with all the insulation and a good heating system the bothy is a cosy snug place to relax. Don't let the weather keep you indoors, there are plenty of great walks and at this time of year with the leaves turning the woods and forests are looking great.
I've noticed that our chickens are not such fans of this weather. This morning they were still in the hen house at 8.30 and didn't really want to come out. And yesterday they were in around 5pm which is pretty early. They are free range and I guess this means they are free to laze around in the coup as well as range free in the field and garden. Guests at the bothy will meet them as they always like to pop over in the morning and see what's happening in the bothy. They are very nosey.
The horses on the other hand don't seem to mind this weather. They really like hooving up the fallen leaves from the trees. If only they wouldn't make the field sooo muddy.
beggshillbothy
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