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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven. Nearly out of photographs.

Just after sunrise. Julia.

A Pair of Crested Grebe. They were displaying just before this photo was taken. Judy.

Mixture of tulips in my front borders. Karen.

I told one of you about this clematis called Pixie, well here it is in bloom but not fully grown yet. Elsie.

MY SWEET LITTLE CAT TIGGS WHO WE LOST A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, SHE WAS REALLY TINY AND VERY AFRAID OF EVERYTHING APART FROM US . LYNNE

Thornton went missing yesterday. We spent a good two hours looking for him. We thought that he may have gone down the valley on his own and spent a while looking for him down there.

For the past three to four days we have been letting Thornton out of the Farm House to free roam around the Farm. Gradually he has been. getting adventurous and going out of sight from where we can see him, but he could always be found close by, often returning when called. On a number of occasions before we have let him free roam, we have taken Thornton to the Sheep pen. He was not made welcome by the Ewes. He never went into the pen but the Ewes would try to butt him through the bars. The other Lambs would avoid him when he attempted to mix with them. We looked around the Lake and in the Stream, passing the Sheep pen on the way. It was only by chance that we stopped to look at the Lambs in the Sheep pen on the way back. It was there that we found him,. sitting in between a couple of Lambs, as if this had been his life since being born.

We called Thornton’s name expecting him to follow us back to the Farm House. It was well past his feed time so he must have been wanting his bottle, but other than as quick glance our way we were completely ignored. We returned to the Sheep pen with his feed. By this time he was out of the pen grazing with the other Lambs. He came straight to his bottle, drinking the milk down in double quick time. There was no stopping him from going into the Sheep pen where the Lambs had returned to when we approached with Thornton’s milk. One of the Ewes went up to him to see who it was. That was the only contact. It was if she was acknowledging his return. Thornton followed the Lambs around the pen, settling whey they did.

We had already decided that we were going to Minehead for some fish and chips. As Thornton looked settled in the Sheep pen we decided that we would leave him there until we returned. On returning, we found Thornton waiting by the Farm House door. He came straight into the Farm House and crashed out on one of the Dog beds that he has made his own, where he was so worn out. We are wondering if Thornton will eventually go back to being a Sheep. He didn’t wonder off today, but when we went to the Sheep pen went inside. As the day before one of the Ewes acknowledged him, and Thornton walked around with the other Lambs.

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Sorry I have just got in fed the Badgers and…

Sorry I have just got in, fed the Badgers and I now need to answer some important emails. I will do the photographs and Diary tomorrow with a nice story about Thornton.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number six. Nearly out of photographs.

These are pots recovered in the Lost Gardens of Heligan.I presume they were used to “force” the rhubarb! Lindsay.

Pair of ducks pictured at Savil Gardens. Bec.

The Cows are out in Barrow Gurney. Julia.

Woodpecker on my feeder in Connecticut. Anjela.

I took this picture of this unusual tree root at Savil Gardens in Surrey. Bec.

Sorry no Diary tonight.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

Azalias at Llanhydrock in Cornwall. Lindsay.

BABY BLUE TIT. LYNNE.

Wintertime in Woking. Bec.

All that swimming tires you out! Jacqui.

View from Maddi’s kitchen.

The Wrens nest got raided by a Magpie this morning. I saw the Magpie leaving as I went to see why the nest was not there. I thought at first that it may have been the Lambs that had knocked the nest off of where it had been built. It wasn’t built in the best place, that’s for sure. It was facing Southwest where we get the wind and driving rain from, and it was so obvious that I was surprised that it hadn’t been had by a Magpie before. I nearly moved it around to a slightly different position last night, but the bale of hay was facing the wrong way. The intention today was to build a few bales in front of the bale with the nest on, to then move it around about nine inches over a couple of days, then the Wren would not have noticed. It is to late now.

It was the first time that we had the opportunity to show a Wrens nest on the webcams. For years a Wren use to build it nest just above head height out side the Farm House Kitchen door, but the entrance hole was to small to allow us to get a camera into it. We have moved the camera to the other end of the haystack to where a Robin is nesting. The nest is getting on for a foot inside of the hay, between two bales, so it is difficult to see right into the nest. Hopefully it is far into the bale so that the Magpie doesn’t see it. I don’t know how long that the Chicks have been hatched, so that may well fledge at any time. As it gets darker, although it will be in black and white the infra red lamp should make easier to see into the nest. The reason I was showing the Wrens nest was that the eggs had not hatched, so we would have been able to see them for a good time.

I cant believe just how dumb the Geese are. This Morning as we were feeding the Horses we saw them walking towards the Observatory. It is not particularly far, but in between is the sand school. Why they would want to cross it I cant imagine. Once in the sand school, he area in between to the Observatory is where Branston and Lady graze. Not the safest place for Goslings. After I had a cup of coffee I went to see where the Geese and Gosling were. I found them near the Observatory trying to get into my neighbors field. There is a wire fence in between the wooden rails. The Gosling could have got through, but no way were the Geese going to, as much as they were trying, unless they had found a gap to go underneath. The problem would then have been they would never of had found their way back through. The only way then that they would have got back to the Lake was to cross the stream. With six foot banks either side of the stream it would have been a little difficult for the Goslings. At least the Goslings managed to make it through to another day. It is the longest that any have survived. Going back onto the island of a night must have a lot to do with it.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven.

Inside the caves at Wookie Hole. Bec.

MY FAT CAT SMUDGE STRIKING A POSE !!! LYNNE.

Pineapples growing at the Eden project. Lindsay.

This rose was given to us on our Wedding Day last May. Its called Lovers Knot. It’s a climbing rose apparently suitable for a container. The size it has grown to already I think I am going to have to put it in the gound!Jacqui.

I was driving down through Burrington Coombe last evening and came across these goats – they were grazing on the roadside but scarpered when I parked the car! I’m glad they did scarper though because a few moments later a couple of “Boy Racers” came tearing down the gorge. I dread to think what might have happened! I often see the goats high on the rockface and find it difficult to look up at them! How they stay there is beyond me! I was very pleased to see them so close last night. Julia.

The Gosling have managed to survive another night. Every morning the honking of the Geese wake me. I quickly run down and check the cameras to see if they are all there. This morning I couldn’t see them, but there were a pair of Tufted Duck on the Lake. I don’t know how long that had been there. They flew away just after I had turn the camera on. We use to have a few pairs nest on the Lake a few year back, since then I hadn’t seen any until this morning. The other pair of Geese are still on the Lake. It looks as if they may well stay.

Now that the weather has warmed up the Fish are spawning. As the Geese were getting out of the water onto the bank yesterday, there were a few that were mating right underneath the Goslings. There is quite a frenzy when a female is ready to spawn. You would be surprised just how many male fish chase the spawning females. Last year we lost a very large Crucian Carp who must have died died from exhaustion after being chased around the Lake. Fish normally spawn in the reeds on the water edge, so when they are spawning you can often see them. If I see any I will put the camera on them for you to see.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number six.

Whitby harbour,I think the sea speaks for itself. Lindsay.

I had to share this beautiful bloom. It’s called a Maypop Passion Vine. I purchased this vine for my Zebra Butterflies. The caterpillars eat this type of vine. Karen, Florida (USA)

I took this picture of this unusual looking tree at Savil Gardens in Surrey. Bec.

A BLUE TIT HAVING A GOOD MEAL. LYNNE.

Sun flower I like to grow these for the seeds which the Birds love. CH.

The Gosling did survive the night, but they had a lucky escape this afternoon. I thought that last night the Geese were not going to the safety of the island. A couple of times it looked as if they were going there, but they turned away at the last moment. It wasnt until it was nearly dark that they eventually settled on the island, with the Gander keeping watch. Every time that I checked the webcam he was standing upright like a guard.

Around about 3.pm this afternoon I returned to the Farm, after a quick dash to get some plumbing parts. The Geese suddenly started to call out just after I had caught sight of Kye coming from the direction of the calling. I found the Geese in the sand school. On approaching them to see if the Goslings were with them, they flew away, landing in my neighbours next door field. There were no Gosling to be found. I must admit that I thought that Kye had killed them. I heard the other pair of Geese calling from the Lake. When I went to investigate one of the missing Gosling was with them, but they were trying to keep away. I called one of my Lads to help me look for the Goslings. As he came to join me he caught site of one of the missing Gosling in the stream, by the side of the Lake. He jumped down the six foot bank to rescue it. When down there he caught sight of another of the Goslings being swept away by the running stream. It went out of sight, so he climbed back out of the stream so that he could help me follow it. When we eventually caught sight of the Gosling again the last missing one was with it. We managed to stop the Gosling from swept down the stream and put them back on the Lake. All four were following the other pair of Geese while the parent were watching from the next field. Soon after my Lad and myself were out of sight of the Lake, the Geese returned to reunited with the Goslings.

I should think that it was Kye chasing the Geese that caused the problem. It would have been the first time that she had seen Geese. Fortunately it finished without loosing the Goslings, but we will need to watch Kye, especially as the Geese have started to graze with the Goslings on the cottage lawn. Since the Gosling have hatched the geese have been wandering all around the Farm. This morning we found them waddling along the Farm drive, looking very much as they were leaving. Fortunately they tuned around before reaching the Lane. But it is nice to see them and I am sure that our Holiday Guest will enjoy them.

We purchased our Telescope from the oldest telescope suppliers in the World called Telescope House. They have been in business since 1785 and are the main stockist for many brands, and they were the cheapest to purchase from. They have just opened a new business called Buzzoptics www.buzzoptics.com selling optical equipment that is used for as well as others, watching wildlife, Yesterday they offered to give us some sponsorship, not money I am sad to tell. They are supplying us initially with Binoculars and Scopes for our Holiday Guest to use for watching our Wildlife. We are putting a few links on the website. If they see that they are receiving sales from the links they will give us financial support. If you are considering buying any Binocular or Scopes please give them the opportunity to give you a price. I have found them very competitive and helpful when I have needed advice. Mention Denbury Farm and they will give you an extra discount. We may also get much needed sponsorship.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

Sunrise over St Michael’s Mount,Cornwall. Lindsay.

FUCHSIAS IN OUR GARDEN. LYNNE.

Pair of ducks pictured at Savil Gardens. Bec.

Heavy horses taken at the Bloxham Steam Rally near Banbury. CH.

Black Pheasant. Maddi.

The Geese managed to loose one of their Goslings by this morning. You can only guess why, but there is a chance that some thing has taken it. The Goslings also got quite wet in the showers that we had here yesterday. A Veterinary told me some time ago that although Ducks and Geese spend a lot of time in water, their chicks can die if they get wet through with rain. I am worried that they will survive tonight. As you have seen there are now another pair of Geese on the Lake. After a little bit of squabbling they seemed to have been getting on with each other through the day, but the new pair look as if they are going to nest. This morning they made their self comfortable on the island. If they get on the Island before the Chicks tonight, I don’t hold out a lot of hope that they will be alive in the morning. All four Geese and the Gosling have been grazing on the Holiday cottages lawn for part of the day quite close to the Farm House.

We have moved the Sheep and Fillies camera onto the Wrens nest today. The Wren has had her head looking out for a lot of the time. I am going to try over the weekend to position the camera to be able to look right into the nest. If I can find the right place, the eggs will be clearly visible. We also found a bit of time to put the cable into the barn for a Swallow nest. They are in and out of the Barns all day tidying up last years nests. I will get that camera working over the next couple of days.

Thank you for reminding us of Willows Birthday, and Elsie for her email card to Willow. Unfortunately she wont be having a party.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven. Getting very low on photographs.

Hello Mr. Farmer, I have only posted on the forum once, but I read the diary everyday..Thank you for your web site. I am the executive director for homeless and domestic violence services in rural North Carolina. When things get really hectic and crazy around here I take a peek at the cameras and it really help me refocus! I have pasted a picture of our cat Kentucky. We lived next door to cloistered Domenican Nuns before we moved here from New Jersey last year. Kentucky used to climb over the wall to visit the nuns and he helped us become friends. I pasted the picture from their web site, but they let us use the pictures before. Cathy.

A beautiful rose called Handel which grows in my garden. Lindsay.

A picture of Leeds Castle. Bec.

FIREWORKS. LYNNE.

These were interesting.The bee hives were made of whicker basket weave and housed in that building.There is a building like this at a farm in Westerdale,North Yorkshire. Lindsay.

I was quite sure that the Goslings had hatched yesterday by the way the Geese were acting. I cant remember other Geese having five Goslings before on the Lake, I think the most was four. What I am pleased to see is that the Geese with the Gosling look as if they are going to stay on the island overnight, so it looks as if the ramp was the right thing to put up. With a bit of luck the Gosling may survive this year. When I saw them this morning we all got working and made a scarecrow within half an hour, just in case it is birds that have been taking the Gosling in previous years. I don’t know if the scarecrow will help, but it was worth a try. We will move it tomorrow morning to another place on the Lake, so that the Rooks and Crows don’t get use to it. There have been another pair of Geese on the Lake for part of the day, but they didn’t seem to bother the nesting pair as they did when they were sitting on the eggs.

I didn’t get time to put the camera up to watch the nesting bird in the haystack. I will try to do it tomorrow. The good news is that we saw a Wren come out of the nest that has eggs in it at the other end of the stack.

If you scroll down the thumbnail page you will find a new thumbnail of the USA Osprey nest that is now live. There needs to be a couple of adjustment to get the screen the same size as the other webcams. I will get that done over the next few days. The Osprey is sitting on eggs and I am quite sure that the eggs were laid about a week before the Lock of the Lowe’s Ospreys. There are difference in the USA and Scottish Osprey, I will get Peter to tell you what. After about a week after the eggs have hatched, the USA Peter will have to put the camera up a little higher, zoom it out a bit and adjust the focus, or we could just be seeing the twigs of the nest. The night time pictures are not great at the moment because of the focus. It will be put right soon.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number six. Getting very low on photographs.

A picture of Thornbury (I actually stayed for 2 nights here last year it’s brilliant and quite an experience!!) Bec.

LADYBOWER RESOVOIR WALL, VERY SPECTACULAR IF THE WATER IS COMING OVER THE TOP . LYNNE.

The second one was captured from one of my cameras last night (Sunday) The cat sure was curious as to what the hoggy is eating but not stupid enough to get too close. Liz ( North Yorkshire )

Photo of a nuthatch taken at Markeaton Park in Derby. Vicky.

Shelduck. This photograph was sent to me by Barry at Rye Harbour. It was sent for other reasons than the Photo page. I hope he does not mind.

With the amount of work that we seem somehow to be doing this spring I have not had a lot of time to look for nest site around the Farm. Because of the obscure places that the Birds other than the Swallows manage to find to nest, nest can be difficult to find. By accident this afternoon we found three in the main Barn. Two are in a haystack that we have started to use to feed the animals with. We will need to use the hay in the stack but we will now have to be very careful to make sure that we do not disturb any of the nests. I have positioned the Sheep camera on the hay stack where a Robin is going in and out to feed her chicks. The nest is about nine inches into the stack and I will try tomorrow to put a miniature camera close to the entrance. I wont promise that we will see much of the chicks, but we will do the best we can. At the other end of the stack is what looks as if it maybe a Wrens nest. We will watch to see if we are right when we are in the Barn. Also in the Barn roof but it is unfortunately to high for the camera, is a Blackbird nest.

Lindsay mentioned in her entry on the Forum last night that one of the Badgers was waiting for the feed before before I had time to turn around. For the past week it has been waiting very close to the path that I take to get to the Sett. It follows me just out of view of the webcams below the lower part of the webcam. I have been trying to stop it as I really don’t want pet Badgers, this one is becoming far to brave. Last year I managed to stop it.

I received the email below from Simon this morning. If all goes well we will get the webcam on the website quite quickly.

Hi, I have good news as I have been checking the nest several times and I was there yesterday putting the panel in place and running the wires down from the nest where the chick sits happily. The parents have been returning regularly so today I have to focus the camera, Gerry down in the house will tell me via the mobile while I am in the nest. I will be in the mountains all day so I will send you an email before I leave Gerry’s House at the end of the day and then you can check out the nest. Cheers Simon

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

The first one was taken from our balcony in Innsbruck last week. My hubby took me away to celebrate my 50th birthday. The views were stunning. You can just see the ski jump in the distance. Liz (North Yorkshire)

Photo of a Swan on her nest at Markeaton Park in Derby. Vicky.

MY SWEET LITTLE CAT TIGGS WHO WE LOST A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, SHE WAS REALLY TINY AND VERY AFRAID OF EVERYTHING APART FROM US. LYNNE.

Waterfall at Wookie Hole. Bec.

The Lizard was on a pile of ash from my bonefire not alight luckily. It looks too green for a common Lizard and is unlikely to be a sand Lizard, any ideas? CH.

I have only just finished work, so there will only be an update on Bliss and Misty. I spoke to the trainer earlier today. Both are training well. Bliss is still throwing her riders off. She gets very excited when working and spins around, dumping her riders onto the ground. The trainer is not that worried about it and feels that she will get out of it.

Misty may well have a breathing problem called Soft Pallet. It causes course breathing in Horses. and could well be a problem when she is working hard. I will tell you more about the condition tomorrow.