We're out and about early enough to catch the two youngest moorhen chicks paddling unconcernedly on the village pond.
One chick heads quietly into the water lily leaves as we approach. The other is oblivious to our presence then panics and hurtles off in pursuit of its sibling. At this age their feathers are still black and their feet humorously and disproportionately large and orange.
The lime tree on the village green is covered in thousands of bees. It hums happily away.
After all that excitement the best thing for a girl to do is opt for a restorative nap on the doorstep before clambering into the car and heading off for some curly croissant ends.
8 comments:
It seems the moorhens have decided it's acceptable to be photographed now that you have a phone with a higher quality camera.
Now that we can finally see the moorhens, I think we need audio so we can hear the bees!
At last, excellent photos and proof that the moorhen chicks really do exist.
Those clever robots are lighter on their feet than I am!
Congratulations on catching such a fine photo of the moorhen chicks. The comments on the video, and the video itself, are hilarious.
Congratulations on the moorhen chick photo captures, and lime honey is absolutely the best - do you know the local beekeeper?
Hari Om
&*> smiles all around for the chicks - and I meant to thank Angus, also, for the delightful photo of the sunflowers - may there be many more forthcoming!!! YAM xx
Agreeing with YAM on the sunflower photo. Every year more beautiful than the one before! Thank you!
Oh Sophie! I thought of you two this morning while having croissants with my friend. Told her about you and how it is a law that dogs must get curly croissant ends. Her Corgi was very pleased.
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