1 September 2010
cool & damp

There has been another minor explosion of ducklings in the vicinity. Drawn by various peepings, we observed another 8 ducklings pecking on the lawn in front of the porch amid the towering giants of geese. They seemed quite unafraid, thanks to their superior numbers.

The barn cats were confined, not for the duration, but due to the weather, which was quite rainy. The sheep were grateful for the shelter during the rains but have learned to eat around the clock lately, which means they eat even after dark. The upside of this is they are getting quite fat. The downside is that they are quite ready for more food first thing in the morning.