Woodland Retreat

After the persistent attacks from tenacious horse flies, I eventually have to take refuge in the welcome shade of the nearby forest…

This is also a favourite spot where I always stop for a while to observe the abundant birdlife…mostly treecreepers, woodpeckers, coal tits and goldcrests…it always seems to be a hive of activity here, even on those hot days of summer when everywhere else is quiet… 🙂