#cityofneoxianUnmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsellenripley in #hive-119845 • 7 hours agoTrail Art, Secret Plans, and Our Last Walk (For Now)It is always a bit sad wrapping up a dog sitting stint. Today is the final day of our adventures together as the pooches mum comes back today, so we made sure to get in one last proper outinellenripley in #hive-119845 • yesterdayFields, Woods and Four PawsArmed with a jacket and an enthusiastic labrador, we took to the fields today for a proper local walk.ellenripley in #hive-151327 • 2 days agoFungi Friday: After the Rain and Through the BramblesWearing shorts on a woodland walk turned out to be a slight mistake today. Thick brambles lined parts of the path, making it impossible to get close to some of the fungi without taking a fewellenripley in #hive-155530 • 4 days agoMorning Walk with the Dog: Gorse, Heather, and ColourOur morning #wednesdaywalk inspired by @tattoodjay took us through fields, bright yellow gorse, woodland paths, rocks, and purple heather.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 3 days agoA Puddle Splashing Walk Through the WoodsI set off on a walk with the pooch this morning. Rain from earlier left big pools of muddy orange water along the track.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 6 days agoDamp Fields and Morning ZoomiesDay five of dog sitting was a damp one. Rain had fallen overnight, so the fields were completely soaked. Instead of walking all the way down the fields to the road, where I would have neededellenripley in #hive-119845 • 5 days agoFollowing the Pooch: Early Autumn Views and Muddy PawsAfter heavy overnight rain, the sun finally came out this morning. I grabbed the lead and took the dog out to make the most of the clear weather. We headed over to the trail through the woods nellenripley in #hive-106444 • last yearFeathered Friends - Show Me A Photo #SMaP Round 212 - Free ThemeWhile we visited a local nature reserve, we witnessed a young herring gull hovering over the water before diving in to try and catch some food.ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 2 years agoShow Me A Photo Contest Round 207 - Free ThemeLast week, we visited the Dearne Valley: Old Moor Nature Reserve, which is situated in the next county. As we wandered around the lakes, we were fortunate enoughellenripley in #hive-106444 • 4 months agoMy Entry to the Feathered Friends - Show Me A Photo Contest - Round 269As I had a walk around a local country park, I spotted a male Mandarin duck. I very rarely see Mandarin ducks on this lake. They originally come from East Asia, mainly China and…ellenripley in #hive-106444 • 4 months agoFeathered Friends: Willington Nature Reserve: Meeting Greylag GoslingsWe visited Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve, which used to be a sand and gravel quarry but has since been transformed into a nature reserve. It’s a nice way to speellenripley in #hive-106444 • 2 years agoFunny Herring Gulls for Show Me A Photo Contest (#SMaP) - Round 193 - Free Theme.During a recent visit to Llandudno in Wales, we spotted some local herring gulls. These birds are not only nice to look at, but they also have a mischievous and funny side to…asterkame in #hive-117778 • last yearBeautiful Paper Photo Frame with Origami StandsHello Everyone! Today I make a beautiful paper photo frame. This frame is square shape. It is made with four pieces of paper. The frame also has two stands. The frame is…ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 27 days agoA Morning Stroll, a Parched Park, and a Lesson in KarmaThere’s nothing like a morning walk around the country park to work up an appetite for breakfast at my favourite café.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 28 days agoCygnets, Lilies, Loosestrife, and Honesty Pods (And Forgettable Latin Names)The heatwave has returned, so the fan has had to come back out! If we continue to have hot summers from now on, I suspect they will put air conditioning in new builds. For my little flat, I wellenripley in #hive-119845 • 26 days agoThe Reality of a Long Dry SummerWeeks without rain had turned the ground hard and dusty. It was another hot day, but still manageable enough for a stroll around the nature reserve. The blue sky made for a clear afternoon, tellenripley in #hive-119845 • 23 days agoFinding the Cool Side of the ForestIt was getting warm outside, but thankfully, not as hot as the last few days. I went for a walellenripley in #hive-119845 • 10 days agoDodging Rainstorms with the PoochThis morning felt like autumn for the first time. It was cloudy and misty, but we warmed up once we actually started walking. I am dog sitting right now, so getting out early before the weatherellenripley in #hive-119845 • 9 days agoDog Walk: Stop and Sniff EverythingDog sitting for a friend this week means morning walks. Last night brought a heavy storm with thunder and lightning, but the temperature stayed quite mild. By the time we stepped out onto theellenripley in #hive-119845 • last monthA Sunny Stroll, a Well Dressing, and a Near Miss with a Bull!There is nothing quite like a quiet stroll across the open fields to stretch your legs. On today’s walk, the countryside offered its usual mix of peaceful views and unexpected little encounters
