June 17th

There was bright sunshine when we left the house at 6.30 a.m., and the sky was a clear blue, without any clouds whatsoever. 

But the wind from the NE was so icy cold that at the end of our walk I wished I had worn gloves!

We went to the patch behind the toddlers' playground and then to Pontcanna Fields because I am hoping to see if there are any raven fledglings around.

There were none today, nor were there any raven calls, and the Roman-nosed raven, who came the last time we went that way, also did not come.

Later in the afternoon it was hot because the icy wind had died down. So we had to walk in the shade of the huge lime trees, along Pontcanna Fields, which was being cut. 

A raven or two were visible in the distance, but we were too far away to see who it was - and it was too hot to venture onto the shade-less expanse of grass.

June 16th

OT:


Thank you all, my dear friends, for your beautiful comments to the post on June 14th. 
It was hard to get over this, not least because the weather now is just as  it was then: clear blue skies, blazing sun - but a very cold and strong wind blowing from the NE.
Yesterday, as I did five years ago with Big Dog and Madame, then still Miss Dog, at my side, I walked and walked, this time with Miss Sophie.


So thank you all again for all your kind words!

A beautiful sunny morning, clear blue sky - but icy winds from the NE. We left the house at 6.30 a.m. and went the long way to the ravens field. 

Here, the companion of the bold raven picked us up as soon as we entered, then one of the quarry pair came as well. That was the one with the couple of pale brown feathers on his chest.

June 15th

No ravens - just walking with Miss Sophie ....

June 14th

In memoriam of my beloved husband, who died five years ago today.

 

And in memoriam of my dearest friend Anne, who died a year ago today.

Also remembering Big Dog and Madame Dog, who died during these five years.

We just went for a stroll, both morning and afternoon, remembering and giving thanks for the joy, the laughter, and the privilege of sharing their lives for their allotted time.

Sunday, June 13th

The morning was still summery, albeit rather fresh and overcast - but the forecast rain had not yet arrived.

Having left the house at 6.50 a.m., we went for the same walk as yesterday. The same 'Roman' raven came, this time from one of the big lime trees near the tree with the nest. 

He was very skittish again, but did pick up the couple of scraps I'd thrown for him.

In Pontcanna fields there were some crows, but no ravens where we walked - the same walk as yesterday, omitting the suspension bridge.

Instead we collected lots of different grasses and wild flowers.