Tuesday 10 September 2013

Nature At Quarr Abbey

This post today is about the Nature that I found walking to Quarr Abbey and every time I went, I passed this wonderful typical English cottage that I thought you would like to see.
 
 
 
 
The day was very hot and at first I only saw the horse sheltering from the sun standing tight up against the wall and the only shade around.  It was not until I got closer that I saw all the sheep laying  head to toe doing the same thing.
 
 
Now I have to confess (well where better place to do in than at an Abbey!) that the next 6 photographs really should never have been taken.  After the tour of the abbey in the morning, ( yesterday's post), in the afternoon,  Eileen and I walked through the various paths in the forest at Quarr and we were greatly surprised to be met by the Monk that had given us the tour that morning in his jogging gear!  He never stopped however he told us that we were not supposed to be in this part as it was meant for private contemplation of the Monks.  Oh dear!   We had not seen any signs to tell us this.  We really did not know how to quickly get out of there and eventually found ourselves in the farm yard when another person said we should not be here either and asked how we got there.  He came with us while we showed him the way we can started from and much to his amazement the yellow tape that stopped people going that way, had disappeared!!!
 
 
 
 
Anyhow, I am glad we really were innocent and found this lovely red squirrel who sat in the V of the tree just looking down at us.  We eventually moved as he did not seem to want too!
 
 
 
 
 
 
These are some of the Fungi that we found on the trees and I was interested to see grass growing through some of them.  Anyone know what type they are?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One of the gardeners let me into this private vegetable garden to see the many (mostly white) butterflies  on this lovely plant called Verbera       The Sunflowers looked wonderful also.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speckled Wood
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wood Pigeon in one of the lovely meadows.
 
 
The Monks rear Pigs. Perhaps someone can tell me what types they are.
 
 
 
 
On the way home and if you had seen yesterday's post, you will remember the photo where the hedge had been cut so that people could see the view of the old abbey and the sea.  Well there were also sheep in the  field.
 
 
 
 
I saw this rope and had to photograph it because I thought it might look good in black and white and I think it does.
 

That's our walk over so I hope you not only enjoyed the Nature in this blog but also the history surrounding Quarr Abbey in yesterday's post.
 
THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND VISITING TODAY.

43 comments:

  1. what a funny tale Margaret. I totally loved that beautiful cottage for photo #1. The squirrel shots were beautiful as were the lovely butterflies.

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    1. HI Carole Glad you liked this post especially the squirrels adn cottage and thanks for comment

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  2. I do like that squirrel face! I hope to be able to show some to my kids next year.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. HI Stewart On the I.O.W. they oly have red Squirrels so hope you are going there. Thanks for comment.

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  3. love the great big wall and all the farm animals near it.

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    1. Thanks for comment and glad you liked the animals against the wall.

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  4. all fabulous shots Margaret and funny story~the fungi is beautiful (name?), one of them looks like sponge candy! I think I prefer the coloured rope photo to the black and white.

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    1. HI Lynn Thanks for comment and glad you liked the shots. Don't know the name of the fungi adn thanks for letting me know wich of the rope shots you preferred,

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  5. I've been to the Abbey it is a wonderfully evocative place. The cottage in the first pic is lovely and I am v envious of your red squirrel- we never saw them when we were there despite looking long and hard! Worth a mild bit of trespass... :-)

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    1. Hi CT Thanks for comment and glad you liked the cottage. This must have brought back memories for you.

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  6. Funny to see the sheep all lined up, pigs two. Must have been hot for them. Are you back home now?

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    1. HI MArcia Thanks for comment and glad you liked the pigs and sheep. Yes it was VERY hot.

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  7. Margaret, you should get an award for that squirrel picture! Love the horse in the shade too.

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    1. HI Em Thanks for very kind comment and glad you liked the Squirrel and horse shots.

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  8. Oh Margaret- what fantastic photos you have today- thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. HI Terri You are very kind with your comments. Thanks,I appreciate that.

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  9. Hi Margaret, I didn't notice the sheep in the photo with the horse. I just thought they were rocks... ha ha... I did notice that the horse was taking in the shade.....Obviously, so were the sheep!!!

    Sorry you went into an area where you weren't supposed to go--but you didn't know... You are forgiven!!!!! Great photos in that area. It's no wonder it is used for meditation.

    Glad you got into the garden to get all of the butterfly shots. Beautiful!!!!!

    AND--I love your B&W photo of the rope... Neat.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Hi Betsy neither did I when I was walking along the path until I got upto the wall. AhAt last someone liked my B&W shot of the rope. Many thanks for all your comments and I am glad you enjoyed ths post.

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  10. Oh my gosh, the pig laying down is half dots and half grey, and such a sharp line!!! Your butterflies are amazing, I love the one where he is looking at you and we can see his face!! And the cute curious squirrel peeking. The rope shot was an excellent idea because we can see it both ways, I like the color best because of the touch of green with the bit of grass. The fungi looks like foam!! LOVE the sweet cottage, almost looks like one meant for two. And that wall with the animals getting shelter, what a find!!! I am SO very glad that you trespassed!! Besides, it was all their fault because the tape came off.

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    1. HI Ginny When I read you comment it made me feel that you were there with me on the walk adn had discovered all things shots together. Very many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the while post.

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  11. You captured some awesome pictures. That squirrel has the sweetest face.

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    1. HI BL Many thanks for your comments and I am glad you enjoyed ths post.

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  12. Great series of photos! I love the squirrel shot.

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    1. HI Judy Many thanks for your comments and I am glad you enjoyed the Squirrel shots.

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  13. Great tour in these two posts, Margaret. I loved the shot with the horse... and then all the sheep seeking shade next to the wall. So many beautiful butterflies! And, the fungi were attractive too. Glad you shared the "forbidden" tour. blessings ~ tanna

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    1. HI Tanna Many thanks for your comments and I am glad you enjoyed all the things in this post.

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  14. Gorgeous. And how lucky that the yellow tape had been removed. Instead of cutting through the red tape you were lucky enough to bypass the yellow.

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    1. HIEC Very well put. Thanks for comments adn glad you liked the post.

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  15. In all my time living in the UK, I never saw a Red Squirrel there - the Greys have taken over. Such a shame as it's a gorgeous little thing! I also enjoyed your butterfly shots.

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    1. HI Christian that is a bot sad that you never saw a red Squirrel. Thanks for comment and glad you enjoyed the butterflies.

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  16. Oh my gosh Grace, you got some amazing shots again. I love the horse in particular because I have been around them on my trip and fell in love with them all over again, but that little squirrel is a darling. The other critters too and just about everything you have on here is sheer delight.

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    1. Hi denise I know you meant me becasue of your kind comments about this post adn I thanks yo for them. I am very glad you loved everything. Margaret

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  17. What a wonderful group of images....love, love, love that English cottage!!

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    1. HI Debbie Thanks you for the comments and glad you enjoyed the cottage.

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  18. Lovely series! I enjoyed seeing all the butterflies and the animals. Have a great day!

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    1. Hi Gunilla Thanks you for the comments and glad you enjoyed the butterflies and animals.

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  19. Hi Margaret,
    Beautiful series of pictures, especially the squirrels, but also butterflies.
    The horse that attempts to stand in the shade, it was fixed very very hot there.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. HI Thanks you for the comments and glad you enjoyed the Butterflies, Squirrels and horse

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  20. I do love that English cottage! Too bad the animals don't have more shade. I suppose the temperatures will be cooler soon. I've never seen a speckled pig! How adorable it is. Thanks for the tour!

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    1. HI Pattis By now the heat wil have gone out of the sun. So glad you liked the post and thanks for comment.

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  21. Ha! I didn't see the sheep with the horse until you mentioned them. The frontal shot of the spread-winged butterfly on the yellow flower was so lovely. And the shot of the wood pigeon is wonderful.

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  22. HI Linda Yes I didn't see the sheep until I got up to the wall. Thanks you for comment and I am glad you enjoyed the post. The pifeon was in ameadow where last times I visited, they ahd some more pigs.

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  23. Beautiful photos and post Margaret. Loved the red squirrel photos - I know red squirrels are found on the Isle of Wight but Quarr Abbey grounds is one of the few places where I've seen them there!

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