I am sure our birds sense this as there seem to be more birds to the square foot here than he ever sees when out and about. Today I have watched Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Coal Tits, Dunnock, Robin, Tree Sparrow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Redpolls, Siskin, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Starling, Blackbird, Wren, Collared Doves, Swallows, Crows, Rooks, Jackdaws.
The DP was assured he would see Redstart and all manner of things. Zilch. Which somehow does not make me feel any better at having to get my own breakfast etc. and feed the cat at least twice. And have a late dinner. But hey ho.
The Starlings discover the Rowan Berries.
And the ones on the ground vacuum up the bits that fall down.
There does seem to be a lot more fruiting on fruit trees than usual.
I went out to walk. However the wind defeated me. Plus the Esplanade was full of cyclists. Gathering for the BRG Challenge. Walkers go first, then runners then the cyclists. They go from the Broch, to Rosehearty, then to Gardenstown. BRG.
What is the BRG Coastal Challenge?
The BRG Coastal Challenge is just that... a challenge... for walkers, runners and cyclists who are aged 16 or above, to complete a 17½ mile coastal course from Fraserburgh (known locally as the Broch) to Gardenstown (also with a local name, Gamrie). Taking place annually in August, it attracts challengers from all over and of all abilities. It is not a race. It is about setting your goal to complete the course and doing it!
 On the way home I stopped on the road to our house to take these photos of the field to show you how much rain fell. 
Weaver of Grass mentioned in a comment on yesterdays post about the smells of the countryside. The rain did dampen our current smell. Which is cow S**t. I am fine with it once I have checked it is not our septic tank overflowing. Now that is another 'joy' of living in the countryside. (But we dont have to pay the water board for sewage disposal.)
There is an occasional blockage between the inspection thing and the tank, but in the main it quietly disperses itself . Years ago at our previous house we were advised to throw a dead chicken down every so often to "Get it going again." But I could never bring myself to do that........I don't see any joy in doing that. |
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Today all the fields around our farm have been plastered with cow s*** - the smell is foul
I used to buy a product called 'SEPTONIC' & flush it down once a week even though it was recommended once a month. My mother used to feed her septic tank a half pound of ground meat every month to make sure the bacteria was alive & well. Neither of us ever had a problem.
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