Last week my Art Appreciation class had their summer
outing at Mount Stewart House. One of the members, Alan is a guide in the house
and he offered to give us a guided tour of the paintings and house. I did not take any images as I thought it would distract from
his tour. Then we had a delicious lunch followed by a walk round the lake but first a music video I promised you from yesterday, taken at Clandeboye Estate to listen to while
CLICK HERE if the video does apear below.
CLICK HERE if the video does apear below.
Of course I think
everyone know the above is a UK Robin and then we passed these wooden horses. When we reached the lake we saw Mallard, Azure Dragonflies, Moorhen, Painted Lady Butterfly, a number of species of bees and wasps on the Echium and wildflowers and one of the Swans. The other one is now on a nest and I am glad to say that it is out on the reeds and no one can see it now.
You can hardly see the Mallards sitting on the bank above as they blend in so well with their surroundings especially as they are
all moulting. Below is Alan, who not only gave us a wonderful tour but I discovered he also took great photographs and he was the one to spy the Dragonflies.
I hope you enjoyed this post from Mount Stewart and thanks for visitng today.
I am linking with SATURDAY CRITTERS.
Tomorrow I am starting another series and this time I am taking you to Great Saltee Island. Now do not worry the crossing is only 15 mintues in very calm waters.
Many thanks for all the comments you leave.
Your dragonfly, butterfly, and bee pictures are gorgeous and astounding! You really know how to capture the beauty of nature! I also like the wooden horses. I have never seen any that are made like this.
ReplyDeleteYou always amaze me with your busy life.
ReplyDeleteLove the dragon flies - and the horses.
wonderful pictures. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series, so serene. And I love the wooden horse figures.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, my friend!
My, those dragonflies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the wooden horses.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Margaret and I do like the wooden horses :) Great pics of the damselflies - such a stunning blue and nice to see a Painted Lady - haven't seen one yet this year. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteWill catch up on your recent posts - but please forgive me for lack of comments - busy catching up after our holiday!!
Incredibly blue dragon flies! What a lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteHello, Margaret! Beautiful captures of the butterfly and dragonfly. The horse sculptures are wonderful. I also love the cute robin. Awesome post and photos. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit! We haves lots of robins around and also swans on the lake.
ReplyDeleteneat art!
ReplyDeleteYou've seen so many amazing things! Love those horse sculptures. And the dragonfly and robin are my favorite critters this week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteNice to get the Painted Lady Margaret. Not seen any yet this year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wooden horses. I have never seen dragonfly like this. Beautiful flowers and little critters. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tour around the grounds so prolific with natures glory. Your dragonfly shot is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Beautiful lake with lovely birds and butterflies.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeletegreat music and very very nice pictures, was determined a really nice trip.
Greetings Eva
Beautiful place and always wonderful photography of nature ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day and Weekend to you ~ ^_^
Lovely and beautiful photos, Margaret. I like the wooden horses too.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the music video. it was great... that pond is beautiful and the horse sculptures are very nice. so many great captures. hope all is well. have a great day~
ReplyDeleteWhat an exceptionally lovely dragonfly! Thanks for sharing all.
ReplyDeleteOLá
ReplyDeletefantásticas imagens!
Música linda!
eu gostei dos cavalos de madeira!
muito interessante!
o passeio foi bom!
Muito bom estar aqui!
feliz domingo
Zizi
Uma visita com muito carinho.
ReplyDeleteDesejo de coração um abençoado final de semana,
que a paz esteja no seu coração .
Saúde para você e sua amada famÃlia.
Beijos ..Evanir.
Dearest Margaret; Wow!!! I was SO fascinated by your GORGEOUS critter pictures; Especially the dragonfly lover husband looked really impressed♪
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
Nice shot of the Robin - I miss them in my garden here.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
your close-up photos are gorgeous! what a beautiful beautiful place! have a lovely day and week ahead!
ReplyDeletehello,Margaret,
ReplyDeleteYou have shared such gorgeous critters!All are amazing. Especially the blue dragon fly is splendid!
Hienot puuhevoset olette tehneet.
ReplyDeleteKauniita kesäisiä kuvia!
Ihana ulkoilupaikka.
Mukavaa sunnuntaita!
sweet little Robin and I love those wooden horses. So well created :)
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, I love the wooden horses I have seen these around particularly at National Trust houses here in England, shame they wouldn't fit in my suitcase! I love your birds and the bees and the rest... post, stunning photos.
ReplyDeleteWren x
Well, Margaret, it has been too long since last we visited your blog. No excuses and we shall attempt to do better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of posts you have shared describing your visit to Clandeboye Estate! Fabulous images, essays and even music! We have loved every moment.
Hopefully, we will soon be back to blogging. In the meantime, we will visit unique locations vicariously through your posts!
Really liked the dragonflies and the cool horse sculptures! Thanks for sharing :o)
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