A Midsummer Catch Up

Things have been busy, busy, busy in the first half of this year and blogging has taken a bit of a back seat. I suddenly realised today that we are fast hurtling towards the longest day of the year, so I thought I would do a very quick update. Not a walk as such, but some photos taken over the last few months.

Great Tit

Spring and early summer has been a very hectic time for the garden birds. Rearing a brood of chicks is no mean feat and topping up the mealworms has been a full time job!

Female Blackbird above, male below left.

Fledglings have been harassing their parents for food, from dawn until dusk.

Robin fledgling

The Rhododendrons have come and gone, providing a welcome nectar kick start for early butterflies and bees. 

We've enjoyed plenty of glorious sunsets...

Lake District Fells from Lowsy Point

Isle of Man silhouetted at sunset

... there have been some beautiful moonlit nights also.








Suddenly the garden is in full summer mode...

Mock Orange and Black Elder - the smell of Summer!

Recent walks have been around the local area, rather than the Lakeland Fells. Luckily I don't have to go too far to find beautiful buildings and countryside.

A refreshing and tranquil stroll through Furness Abbey, in the Vale of Deadly Nightshade is one of my favourite walks. 

Some of the houses nearby have beautiful stained glass windows and lovely doors. I've got a few of these houses on my wishlist.

Well, a girl can dream!

 I hope you all have a great Summer!

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Furness Abbey

Springtime at Furness Abbey

The extensive ruins of Furness Abbey are well worth a visit if you are visiting the Lake District area, especially when the daffodils are in flower.

If you look closely you can just about make out the first swallow of the year!

During the preparation for some restoration work, the undisturbed grave of a former Abbot was discovered.

A medieval crozier and jewelled ring were discovered in the grave. The items are being carbon dated to establish when the Abbot died.

http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/furness-abbey/

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news/rare-medieval-treasures-found-at-furness-abbey/

Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you enjoyed the photos.