Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Creature Comforts








As you can see it's not just the human visitors to Height Top that we aim to please.


Robin is having a long soak in the bath and one of the mule sheep has decided that the top bunk is for her!

Tuesday, 23 March 2010




Well, I think that Spring is finally arriving at Height Top. The birds are singing early in the mornings, the garden is showing signs of life and we have nearly finished lambing. On Sunday the calf finally arrived. He has found a very comfortable place to sleep underneath the hay rack and seems to be constantly covered in a blanket of hay. Quite clever of him.

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Spring cleaning



Click on the photo to see a very cheeky mouse looking for seeds that the birds have dropped.

Saturday, 27 February 2010

Getting to grips with my new camera.



























These pictures have been taken at various stages throughout today. The early morning mist and little bit of snow were followed by birds on the feeders, but what made my day was the first of our lambs to be born . Just waiting now for Harron Clarissa our pedigree dexter cow to give birth to her seventh calf due anytime now. As you can see she doesn't seem to be in any hurry!

Sunday, 21 February 2010

grazing deer








We saw these deer grazing whilst walking at Bashall Eaves yesterday. Trying to get the camera out without making any noise was quite difficult, but just managed to get a couple of pics before they bolted.