Eddie and I just can't believe what a wonderful few weeks it's been in our part of the UK. Cooler Autumnal mornings, turning into sunny days, simply perfect for getting our walking boots on and enjoying a gentle stroll. Out last weekend we spotted some mallards on the lake and walking a little further on came across some Dexter Cows … who stared at us for quite a while … well who can blame them! LOL! … then went back to doing what they do best - chewing the grass.
Hope you enjoy these photographs.
Mallards on the lake
Mallard Ducks on the bank - don't you just love their colours
The mallard is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.
Next we saw some Dexter Cows
Dexter cattle are a breed of cattle originating in Ireland. The smallest of the European cattle breeds, they are about half the size of a traditional Hereford and about one third the size of a Friesian milking cow. A rare breed until recently, but are now considered a recovering breed by The Livestock Conservancy.
Yes, we were pleased to once again take a little time out for a pleasant afternoons stroll, I wonder if this coming weekends weather will be as nice - time will tell.
Happy mid-week wishes
All the best Jan and Eddie
Gorgeous photos. We had a nice walk today, too, autumn can be so beautiful. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been very agreeable recently. Perfect for enjoying a walk or two. Lily would love those cows! X
ReplyDeleteIt’s lovelt to be able to get out and about, breathe some good fresh air and see a bit of the countryside xx
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of your cool weather! It is still too hot for me to walk here in north Florida. Love the mallards!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan!
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures of those beautiful ducks and cows!
I’m sure you had a lovely time on your walk!
Have a relaxing evening!
Dimi...
Gorgeous photos. How I wish our weather would stay cool. It seems we have a touch of summer right now.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures! Mallard is a funny bird. Their sound is awesome;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely to walk by the river and see ducks and swans. We sometimes have Canada geese visiting too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What lovely photos, and sunshine. Sounds like a wonderful walk!xxx
ReplyDelete...Dexters are rare here, I've never heard of them.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to take a leisurely stroll like that. I want to thank you for coming by my blog and leaving your comments that for some reason aren't showing at all. Just know I do receive them via email but can't reply because of the NO REPLY issue. Maybe I'll figure out what is wrong someday. Stop by my FB page if you'd like. I'm sure you could comment there. Have a great evening.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice when the weather cooperates and you can get out for a walk and see what's going on. Lovely photos, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I really enjoyed wandering some of the way with you.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a dexter cow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stroll. Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect day for nature! I love how the ducks glisten in the sun. It is so funny how cows stare at us when we walk by. I wonder what they think of us!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these lovely days.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are sharing your lovely walk with us! I hope your weather continues to cooperate so you can enjoy more of the Autumn days ahead. ♥
ReplyDeleteoooh i so enjoyed this!! it's such a nice time of year to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. nice captures of the ducks!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of your pleasant walk <3
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. It's good to have an autumn which isn't too soggy so that we can get out and about and take some lovely walks.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! The weather has been pretty beautiful here as well as of late. ENJOY!!
ReplyDeleteThe ducks are simply called "Ente" here (as the Citroën 2CV - if you see one in green pinch someone and make a wish! But please don´t pinch real ducks ;-)...)
ReplyDeleteThe cows are beautiful.
Thanks for the breath of fresh air! Lovely photos!!
ReplyDeleteDo like those ducks and you know I like the cows. : )
ReplyDeleteGreat things to see on a walk!!
How neat to see so many ducks! It always makes you glad you have your camera! We'll be seeing migrating birds in Florida soon! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMe han encantado las fotos. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful critter photos! Delightful post ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
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Love the photos!! Thank you! Big Hugs!
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