Summer Flowers

Summer Rockery

Yesterday I sat and watched the adult birds going to and fro from the nest box in the Cherry tree. They are Great Tits.

Fireworks and Clematis

I heard the cheaping of newborn baby birds in the nesting box in the Cherry tree today. I think that they are Bluetits, but will have to get closer to observe the adult birds.

Tits and Newts

Mayflower

Broome

Broome

Aqualegia

Lilly of the Valley

Blue Tits are nesting under one of the tiles on the Boiler House roof. I saw them coming and going while watering the garden at 6pm this morning in anticipation of the great heat we are having this afternoon. Also great excitement! A newt was spotted in the pond today! They are a protected species. The tadpoles in the frog pond are growing and it won't be long before they are hopping out of the pond. Everywhere there are birds, Partridges, House Martins, Robins, Sparrows, Black Birds, Crows, Doves and Pigeons. What a wonderful place to be!

Summer at Last!

Summer arrived today. It was 27 degrees C. So lovely!

Around and About

View from the Orchard

Flowering Cherry

Clematis Montana in flower

Sun on the Deck

Crab Apple Blossom

Being watched!

Peace and Tranquility

Broome and White Bells

I saw a pigeon and a wagtail having a bath in the water lying on the splash pool cover. There were two Gold Finches on the creeper outside the bedroom window this morning. I do hope they choose to stay and nest

Apple Blossom

The Last of Phil and Phyllis

These are the last photos of Phil and Phyllis. They has been missing for awhile although another pheasant and his lady friend have started frequenting the garden. We miss Phil standing on the hill crowing. He was such an endearing character.

Birthday Wishes