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Stour Valley Winter, Shillingstone. Rooks make a noisy return to the roosting site, against a stormy sunset over Cookwell, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: |
Stour Valley Autumn Autumn sunset, Cookwell Brook, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 3 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Stour Valley Autumn Two's Company. A pair of wood pigeons survey the sunset and perhaps contemplate the best roost site, with regard to the gathering storm clouds. Hambledon Farm, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Autumn At the beginning of the Autumn Equinox the sun rises directly over the ancient hill fort of Hod Hill. Alternatively in early summer it emerges from behind Hambledon Hill, another ancient hill fort slightly to the north east, up the Stour Valley. In any event looking at this sunrise, it is little wonder that the Ancient Britons were sun worshippers. 24th October 2011. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Autumn The sunrise sends a group of Little Egrets down stream from their roosting site on the River Stour, Shillingstone October 2011 This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Stour Valley Autumn The silence of an early morning riverside walk is occasionally broken by the sound of a distant flock of sheep. The River Stour, Shillingstone October 2011 This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Autumn Dawn reflections. River Stour, Shillingstone October 2011. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Autumn Sunrise on the Stour, Shillingstone October 2011. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Stour Valley Autumn, Shillingstone. Autumn colours on The North Dorset Trailway, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Autumn, Shillingstone. Early morning mist in the Stour Valley, Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Stour Valley, Shillingstone. Early birds. A flock of Rooks start a new day through the morning mist, across The Stour Valley. 16/10/11. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Forest Sunset Panoramic sunset over Shillingstone Forest - September 2011. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
September Evening, As the solar-powered garden lamps flicker into life in the fading light, the first swallow returning to the loft, triggers the security light. Cookwell Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens Whilst recording the activities of some of the Shillingstone Bee population, this one suddenly took an interest in the camera. The resulting rare head-on shot, and the reflection of light in its' eyes, reaffirms the belief that they do not wear sunglasses. It's the first time I've been face to face with a bee, and it puts me in mind of a flying Jack Russel terrior. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens The RSPB in recent years has reported a decline in the numbers of sparrows. This situation seems to have been reversed in the Shillingstone area of Dorset. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens Bath Time. A young sparrow takes advantage of a freshly filled bird bath, as a result of an overnight shower of rain. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Stour Valley Summer Burton Community Orchard, Shilligstone. An orchard and wildflower meadow involving the whole village in maintaining an open space, including opportunities for volunteering to learn new skills such as hedge laying and pruning. The local school is also involved in the maintenance of the orchard. The orchard was also part of an archealogical survey, on the site of a Roman Villa. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens Something a little different. Modern rural architectural design, with minimal garden space. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens A bee's eye view of the next landing site. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens Structured planting makes sure each plant or shrub secures its' own space at different levels. One of a series of images featuring cottage gardens, in the village of Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |