There was a great turn out today for the Nature walk by Birdwatch Ireland (Sligo branch). My thanks to the organisers for a very interesting walk around the Sligo IT. It was held as part of Science Week. Unfortunately most of the birds and animals didn't oblige us (although we did see blackbirds and pied... Continue Reading →
Inishmurray Island
Yesterday I joined joined Wild West Irish Tours for a day. I'm always interested in following them on Facebook and seeing where they have been and what they have seen. They take their visitors to see the 'hidden Ireland', which I always find fascinating. I had never been to Inishmurray so when Michael from Wild... Continue Reading →
Ha Ha said the pine marten
Ha Ha said the pine marten, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well Spring has certainly sprung (thank goodness). It was so much milder today, the snow has almost gone (although on side roads it's still bad). I took Lucy to school and then came home to look after my patients. Can you believe it's a month... Continue Reading →
Daisy days
Daisy days, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well we've still been busy painting....inbetween heavy showers. Luckily they didn't wash the paint off the wall. I'm able to get up and down the ladder like a rat up a drain pipe now so that's a major breakthrough for me who used to be scared of heights. Although... Continue Reading →
Rockin’ Robin
Rockin' Robin, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well it's been a good day. Bertie had his NCT (National car test) this morning. He is ten years old so I wondered how he would get on, especially after the suicidal badger incident. A young man (here I go again with young men) came and took the car... Continue Reading →