After a relatively long dry spell, the weather in the northeast turned this morning. Even the sheep have taken to sheltering under the trees. There maybe something else going on though. Having lived in the same place for nearly twenty years and observed the habits of our nearest neighbours, it is surprising how the different generations do exactly the same things, year after year; just like sheep I suppose. For instance, lambs and ewes alike will bury their heads in the folds of a tree trunk for minutes at a time – it only recently occurred to me that they are probably nibbling at the bark, not sulking. Something to fill the hours on a rainy day:
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northumbrian : light 
Love the feel of this shot. 🙂
Many thanks – achieved with OnOne’s gum bichromate effect.
We are all creatures of habit! Beautiful photograph.
Thanks Elisa – indeed we are 🙂
Sheep are actually fascinating creatures.
Indeed they are Julie and probably a lot more intelligent than most people think.
Hmm! I must try that 🙂
Not sure I would recommend it 🙂
Lovely!
Many thanks Meg – just a grabbed shot which turned out better than expected.
Oh yes, I really like this… Lovely image and a lovely oak (?)
Thanks Malin – yes, a grand oak not far from our front door.
I love watching animals in the wild, much more entertaining than people watching! Great the way the flock seemed to reflect the weather with keeping their heads down. Thank you for connecting me to all the natural beauty in your neck of the woods!
Thanks so much Lita, I am just so pleased you take the time to look. We are very lucky – it is a wonderful part of the world which I try hard not to take for granted.
All the best
Robin