18th February 2025, the forecast is for sun, though also an easterly wind that’s going to bring the temperature down. But hey, my camera is wailing, it wants to go out. We hop an early bus across the marsh and get off at Acle. Our ultimate destination is Burlingham Woods, but we’ll cover that next week. For this week, it’s a farmland walk. Fingers crossed it’s not too muddy. Let’s go
18th February 2025
Although we’re going to see loads of catkins on our walk, I couldn’t resist this first shot. The not-long-risen sun was painting everything red-gold
18th February 2025
The track out of Acle goes down, down, around, and up
18th February 2025
It’s farmland; you have to have farming equipment
18th February 2025
18th February 2025
So the sun is shining, but that only encourages the mist to form
18th February 2025
Last time I passed this former hedge those trees were reflected in very deep and extensive puddles. How different this year is proving to be
18th February 2025
Hedgerow trees are oak, ash and black poplar. But (below) here’s a plantation of young birch
18th February 2025
18th February 2025
Last year we renamed this lane as ‘Mud Alley’. This year, just a few puddles. No problem
18th February 2025
18th February 2025
The huts (above) are shelters for the field-raised pigs. Below, some patchwork sheep (I’ve not seen this breed before)
18th February 2025
We must cross a ditch to reach the woods. There is a footbridge. Glad about that, for there’s a noticeable film of ice on that water
18th February 2025
That’s all for now, folks. Don’t forget Tuesday Treats for close-up on details.
This walk continues next week—in the woods.
Hope you enjoyed.
crispina kemp 
I did indeed. I snapped up a few of these snaps for later use as well. Thank you, dear one.
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You’re welcome as always. I take it as a compliment that you find them inspiring
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Great shots Crispina. Love these sheep.
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I haven’t seen this breed before, so I had to get their photo!
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I thought they were cows 🐄
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Kept especially by Irish leprechauns!
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Lol 💚
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💚💚💚
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I love the golds and the shapes of the trees.
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Catkins everywhere, but otherwise it’s all naked trees. Which I happen to like for the same reason as you: the shape of the tree is revealed
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