After lunch Jackie and I took a drive out to Pilley and back.
We took the route where we knew there was a sheep field, hoping there might be lambs, and were rewarded by the usual inquisitive sheep bringing their offspring up to the wire beside my usual vantage point.
Around the corner into Burnt House Lane the creatures were far enough away for them not to be interested in me, the youngsters being far more engaged in chasing each other around the haystack and playing king of the castle; the dams getting on with the business of renewing their strength by cropping the grass.
While I was doing my best to photograph frolics, Jackie was studying a log with a peephole, and its accompanying daffodils.
Afterwards I watched BBC’s transmission of the Women’s Six Nations rugby match between England and Italy.
This evening we all dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Fleurie.
The little ones are so cute! Spring is wonderful. ☺️❤️
Thanks very much, John
What a fun ride — I love the tiny little lambs, frolicking in the field and running off some of their energy! The log is also fascinating — a great find!
Thank you very much from us both, Janet
So the black and white young animals are sheep? I thought they might be calves or even goats. Very cute pictures.
Thank you so much, Pat
I wonder if William Blake was inspired to write “The Lamb” after watching similar creatures frolicking in the grass?
A very good thought, Linda. Thank you very much
I do love a good lamb frolic! I also like #6 of Jackie’s photos.
Thank you very much from us both, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
They look like Friesian sheep and lambs, if there were such a thing!!
Thanks a lot, John
I am telling you black sheep have more fun. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Bridget
AW! Oh, my gosh! Cuteness overload on the cheerful, playful lambs enjoying life!
I hope we all follow their example and frolic today!!! 🙂
OH! So lovely! Jackie’s photos are so artistic! The 3rd one and the 5th one are spectacular!
All of these photos today say “Spring!”
(((HUGS)))
PS…
Q: What does the lamb want to do?
A: Wool the world.
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
oh to have take away right now and not have to think of cooking… sigh.. another fun visit. thank YOU…
Thank you so much, Q. That is why we chose takeaway 🙂
Is Pilley north of your home village? I was curious when I read the title. Trying to image you chasing Jackie around the haystack.
I like natures “peepholes” Jackie. 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Chrissy. Now that is fond image. Pilley is just a few miles east.
So many black sheep Derrick … Here our fields are full white merino sheep
Thank you very much, Ivor
Jackie found some beautifully intriguing perspectives in the log. The lambs, of course, brought smiles.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Lambs and logs made a fine photo selection, Derrick and Jackie! Some of those black and white lambs are colored like little Holstein cows! Would you happen to know what breed they are?
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. I don’t know the breed, especially as they all seem to look different than the ewes
My guess is that these are lambs for meat, and the ram might have been an available Jacob sheep.
You are probably right.
Googling presents the possibility of Jacob’s (but no horns? )
The lamb pictures made me smile.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Interesting that all of the lambs seem to be black but none of the moms are. What’s up with that? What fun they are having..Wish there was a video of them.
I wondered that, too, Judy. Thanks very much
Beautiful, you have captured some of them running. Love these photos.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Lovely! Those lambs sure are frolicking and must have been a joy to watch 🙂
They were, Dale. Thank you very much
No one can resist the leaping lambs 🙂
Thanks a lot, Gwen
How lovely to see the lambs, gorgeous colouring too.
I noticed Judy’s comment about a video; that’s exactly what I attempted last evening as I watched ours running around in little gangs, but the light was fading and it was too dim to capture anything decent.
I like Jackie’s image of the log too.
Thank you very much from us both, Sue
Cute photos of the lambs. All that frolicking takes me back to my childhood! :>)
Jackie has a good eye for photography as well!
She does, indeed. Thanks very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
The only thing more adorable than a little lamb is a group of them playing together! Thank you for this.
I love Jackie’s log with the peephole and daffodils, too.
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
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Wonderful to see those rollicking lambs. It’s spring!
Thanks very much, Laurie
The lambs are just adorable!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Definite gambolling!
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I do love lambs and your photos are lovely, Derrick. A friend of ours keeps sheep and last year I got to hold a day-old lamb. It was so soft and warm!
Thank you so much, Clare
Wonderful springtime shots
Thank you very much, Sheree
After reading the title I immediately had a vision of you and Jackie running around a haystack. I was a little disappointed to see the lambs ????
Nice one, June. Maybe a few years back 🙂 Thanks very much
Love those lambies????
Thanks very much, Val
Ooooh my goodness, what a delightful collection of photographs! You and Jackie are masters behind those lenses! I giggled just looking at those little lams… and I marveled at that peephole stump with those seasonal daffodil. Made my day! So glad you had such a lovely day. Thank you for shaing it, (((Derrick))) and {{{Jackie}}}. I wish Bob and I could have been there to enjoy that Chinese take-out with you. We miss good Chinese food. Used to have such a restaurant here in Ennis, but it closed about 8 or 10 years ago and nothing good has replaced it :o( Cheers, dear friends! Have a wonderful springtime!!
Thank you so very much, Jan X