PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Monday 11 June 2012

The Toad, the Damselfly and the Owl

We were out walking with Harry when he gave a yell and crouched down, telling me excitedly about a baby toad he had spotted..  I could see nothing, but took his word (and better eyesight) for it.  I pointed the camera and took half a dozen photos of what looked like grass and ivy...but he was right, there was a beautiful little toad hidden deep in the grass.
A Tiny Toad
Well done Harry!
Damselfly
I spotted the blue flash of a damselfly and ...
was delighted to find I had captured this photograph of a little beauty.

We were just turning for home when we spotted a large bird flying around the meadow...I couldn't make out what it was, but I could guess... point, click, hope for the best...
Barn Owl 
Apologies for the poor quality, but there it is, a barn owl.  Daylight hunting to feed her young.  She was a very long way off, so I was thrilled to get this photo of her.

Now that is what I call a wonderful country walk.



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25 comments:

  1. Meggie11 June 2012 at 20:50

    Oh, my goodness, Elaine....fate it is, a white owl!

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:44

      Hello Meggie, A beautiful white owl - I thought you would like it. I'll keep watching out for it and try to get a better photograph!

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  2. The Owl Wood11 June 2012 at 21:06

    Very neat owl indeed!

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:46

      Hello Owl, It was a great surprise to see it swooping around the field at that time of day.

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  3. Jane and Chris11 June 2012 at 21:30

    That seems to to tick all the boxes for a great walk!
    Jane x

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:49

      Hello Jane, It was fun - and it's all out there for free.

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  4. Scarlet11 June 2012 at 21:31

    Amazing photos, and amazing spotting skills from Harry!

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:51

      Hello Scarlet, I'm really pleased that Harry is getting into the habit of looking for interesting things, he is a good little walker.

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  5. Joanne Noragon11 June 2012 at 22:11

    All wonderful. What did Harry report on at home?

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:52

      Hello Joanne, Well, that would be the three jam tarts he ate when he got back to our house..

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  6. Ms Sparrow12 June 2012 at 00:33

    Of course Harry spots those things in the grass--his eyes are much closer to the ground! Great shot of the owl and the damselfly. You do good work!

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:55

      Hello Ms Sparrow, Harry being closer to the ground is proving to be so useful! I must build upon his carrying skills, then he can take the camera bag for me..

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  7. Susan12 June 2012 at 02:41

    I remember when my children were small (and now my grandchildren) and they'd find the tiniest objects on the ground...oh to have that eyesight again! However, you didn't do too bad capturing that beautiful dragonfly and majestic barn owl. I love your country walk.
    BTW...I just found a verse that is quite appropriate. It goes like this:
    "Just because you wander doesn't mean you're lost!" Love you, Susan

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 07:59

      Hello Susan, I must find an old pair of glasses and store them in my camera bag...I keep forgetting to take spectacles with me, which renders me almost blind when it comes to using the camera. It is those unexpected and wonderful gifts from nature which turn a nice country walk into something wonderful. I love the verse! xx

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  8. Evlyn12 June 2012 at 03:42

    That's a particularly lovely photo of the damselfly. They are such an amazing blue, it is a treat to look at. Pretty impressive shot of the owl, too.

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 08:01

      Hello Evlyn, It is a particularly lovely blue, once we reached the small fish ponds there were lots of them hovering over the water. Beautiful little flashes of colour.

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  9. Cro Magnon12 June 2012 at 05:28

    In this awful weather I usually find Toads in the pool. First job of the day; REMOVE TOADS.

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 08:06

      Hello Cro, I don't give mine swimming lessons.. they are set to work, munching on slugs, in the poly tunnel!

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  10. Jenny12 June 2012 at 13:02

    How special to get a picture of an owl in flight. The damselfly is very pretty. I'm always happy to see a toad at home as I know they eat all kinds of bothersome insects.

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 19:10

      Hello Jenny, I was so fortunate - I fully expected it to turn out to be just a blur!

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  11. Doc12 June 2012 at 16:57

    Are you sure it was hunting or was it delivering mail to Harry Potter?

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    1. Elaine12 June 2012 at 19:12

      Hello Doc, Mail to Harry, my grandson, would have been so much fun!

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  12. A Colorful World13 June 2012 at 03:58

    The Toad, The Damselfly and the Owl sounds like a wonderful children's book! I loved seeing these marvelous photos, particularly of that incredible owl! What a nice, nice walk in the country!

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    1. Elaine13 June 2012 at 07:16

      Hello Marie, I hadn't thought of that, but it would be a great one! It was such an unexpected treat to see the owl and I am so pleased it happened when I had the camera with me.

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  13. Knatolee15 June 2012 at 12:58

    I would love to see a Barn owl in the wild. That is a wonderful photo!!!

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