Monday, 28 October 2013

Castle Espie Visited By Eileen

After Eileen and I left Islandhill and the Pale bellied Brent Geese, we headed for the WWT at Castle Espie.   I have posted quite a number of times from there before so I have tried not to repeat anything in this post.  However it you wish to know more about the history, wildlife and the collection they have, look under LABELS in the right hand column of my blog.


Eileen is photographing the Crannog.


For those of you who would like to build their own Crannog, 
here are the instructions!


Grey Heron seen from the Crannog


Reed roof of Crannog


Close up of Reed roof and cobwebs




 Detail above the door


Wooden nails


We made out way to the Limekiln Hide 
and this is the kind of toilet they have in it.





This is were they kept the gunpowder when they were quarrying years ago.



Then we walked up to a wooded area, this is the photograph I took looking back over the Lough  towards Scrabo Tower on the hill at Newtownards.



This is a shot that Eileen took from the same spot only using her Panorama mode on her camera.


As we walked through the woods we saw and heard many small birds, one of which was this friendly Robin that Eileen said was following us around!


Like Portmore Lough Reserve, that I posted about a few days ago, 
Castle Espie also has a 
'Mini Beastie Hotel'


Walking through the woods we came upon a wonderfully laid out natural made playground for children and these are some of the 
wooden sculptures without it.



This one even has a seat for the children to sit on.


To end this post, I leave you with a beautiful tree we came upon that was changing into its autumn colours.


I hope you enjoyed this post.
Thank you for visiting and I appreciate everyone that left me comments.
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35 comments:

  1. eileeninmd28 October 2013 at 19:06

    Hi Margaret. I love the cool looking round house. And the sculptures are wonderful! What a neat place to visit. Great shots! Enjoy your week!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:06

      HI Eileen Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for comment.

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  2. Kerri Farley28 October 2013 at 19:36

    Those carvings are awesome!!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:07

      HI Kerri Glad you enjoyed the carvings. Thanks for comment.

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  3. Carole M.28 October 2013 at 19:42

    The crannog and the dear little robin are my faves here...

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:08

      HI Carole Glad you enjoyed the the crannog and Robin. Thanks for comment.

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  4. Jeanne28 October 2013 at 20:57

    This is just a fascinating post Margaret!, and what an interesting little building this round house is! Also, very interesting about the natural septic system! What a gorgeous and colorful tree this is also. I love hearing of all of your adventures

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:09

      HI Jo Glad you enjoyed the Crannog and natural Septic system. Also the tree at the end. Thanks for comment.

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  5. Ragged Robin28 October 2013 at 21:12

    Interesting post Margaret with some great photos. Love the wooden carvings and mini beast hotel. :)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:11

      HI RR Glad you enjoyed the post especially the carving and the mini-beast hotel. Thanks for comment.

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  6. ADRIAN28 October 2013 at 21:44

    There is little or no repetition here. it is a superb place to look round. thank you.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:11

      HI Adrian Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for comment.

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  7. theconstantwalker28 October 2013 at 23:39

    Another wonderful visit to your "patch" Margaret... many thanks for sharing these lovely places.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:12

      HI Andrew Glad you enjoyed the post and seeing the places in my 'patch'. Thanks for comment.

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  8. TexWisGirl29 October 2013 at 00:07

    the crannog is rather like a yurt. i'd not want a thatched roof, however. :) we have a similar water cleansing system in a nearby town. they pump polluted water from a city river into an area planted heavily with water reeds and other plants that filter out the impurities. then they pump the cleaner water to other towns that need water supply.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:14

      HI Tex Thank you for letting me know that you have a similar system in Texas. Buildings in that era would have all been thatched. Thanks for comment.

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  9. Cranberry Morning29 October 2013 at 01:09

    I'm more convinced than ever that I need to visit there in person! What interesting and beautiful photos!
    BTW, thanks for commenting on my Eagle post. That tree is probably 100' from my back door.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:05

      HI CM Yes I am sure you would love it here. Eileen certainly did. Thanks for comments.

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  10. EG CameraGirl29 October 2013 at 02:58

    I would LOVE to visit the round house and check out what it looks like inside.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:04

      HI EG As you probably will not be visiting it for some time, on the post I did on Thursday 10 Oct 2013 I have photographs of the inside of the Crannog. If you look in archives in right hand column,under LABELS, then Castle Espie, you will find it and other posts on CE there. Many thanks for comment.

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  11. Ginny Hartzler29 October 2013 at 04:05

    I did very much enjoy this, and am glad you added the beautiful tree at the end. The Crannog is wonderful, and I am glad you showed close-ups of some of the workmanship. i especially like the one that shows the decoration over the door, such intricate work. I cannot believe the rood is straw, it is so smooth and I cannot even see and straw on it!! LOVE your beautiful heron shot!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 04:23

      HI Ginny I am so glad you enjoyed the whole post including the tree at the end. Many thanks for your commnets.

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  12. Carletta29 October 2013 at 04:39

    I knew I would like the post as soon as I saw the thumbnail in my reader of the Crannog. So hobbit looking. I just love it. Loved the sculptures as well.
    Lovely photos and post!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 05:29

      HI Carletta Glad you enjoyed the Crannog and the sculptures. Thanks for comment.

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  13. Elephant's Child29 October 2013 at 04:41

    What an incredible post. I love the water treatment plant - and wish they were more widely used.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 05:30

      HI EC Glad you enjoyed the post and especially the water treatment plant Thanks for comment.

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  14. Linda at To Behold The Beauty29 October 2013 at 05:10

    The crannog is interesting. I've never seen anything quite like it. The robin is so sweet, and I really enjoyed the wood sculptures.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 05:31

      HI Linda Glad you enjoyed the Crannog, Robin and sculptures. Thanks for comment.

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  15. FOREST SNAPPER29 October 2013 at 06:53

    lovely post again Margaret, what a great Acer photo at the end.



    peter

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 07:06

      HI Peter Glad you enjoyed the post and the tree are the end. Thanks for comment.

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  16. George29 October 2013 at 09:28

    The round house is really something. Thanks for showing how it was constructed.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 17:33

      HI George Glad you enjoyed the Crannog and to see how it was constructed. Many thanks for your comments

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  17. MastHoliday29 October 2013 at 17:26

    Wow, Awesome looking the house and wood statues!! wonderful architecture..
    the place looking cool and peaceful. \
    My recent post about Burj khalifa .

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  18. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 October 2013 at 17:34

    HI MH Glad you enjoyed the Crannog and statues. Thanks for comment.

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  19. Unknown29 October 2013 at 19:02

    Must visit one day

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