Toys were having fun on this morning’s forest drive.
Horses’ heads peered over a fence at Winsor; an elephant perched with blanket on a postbox alongside Deazle Wood,
where a solitary sow vacuumed acorns beneath an oak tree. Can you spot her in the first of these three pictures?
The ancient bank behind the postbox exposing raised roots separates the fields from the woodland,
which has its share of arboreal casualties, sometimes sporting bracket fungus.
Mossy roots abound.
A shallow pool manages to reflect the trees above.
On the road to Bramshaw ponies foraged down a dry ditch opposite a sow with her numerous offspring who eventually trotted off after her into the woodland.
Beside the church a grey pony squeezed herself between a fence and an oak tree.
This evening we all dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare.
A lot to photograph today!! They’re all outstanding, Derrick!
Loved all of the animals but real and toy. Plus my favorite pannage piggies.
Thank you very much, Pat
I couldn’t find the pig even though I enlarged the photo.
Toys having fun and the elephant on the postbox are fascinating captures of the tour. I see a white sow like figure through the circular in the shrubbery towards the extreme left of the quiz image. The last photo of the pony is a keeper.
Well spotted Uma. Thanks very much
There is a little clearing to the left, where we get a glimpse. Thanks very much, Laurie
Absolutely gorgeous photos Derrick, my sort of post š The pigs are adorable, in fact, all the animals were lovely. You captured them so well, nice work š
Thank you very much, Sue
Always a pleasure to see the seasonal pigs. Yes, I eventually spotted the sow in the first picture, though she was very close to being in a different dimension. š
Well spotted, Quercus. Thank you very much
š It was tricky.
Found it: on the left side between the shrubs.
Well spotted, Byung. Thank you very much
It gives me a good feeling to see these animals today.
You have so many great photos today, Derrick! I hope the little piggies don’t get hit by cars. I like the horses on the fence, cute! ????????????
Thanks very much, John
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Such a delight to see all the Woodlands and wildlife Derrick… Those toys brought a smile .. thank you for sharing xx
Much appreciated, Sue X
Lovely Photos. especially the sow that was vacuuming acorns. ????
Thanks very much, Mimi
That bracket fungus looked to be in very good condition.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Such a wide variety of wild life and stuffed animal life, as well as trees and arboreal casualties. š
No drinks tonight?
No drinks. We both felt a bit off after our vaccinations the day before. Thank you very much, Merril
I was wondering if that was it. Hope you’re feeling better now.
Yes. Woke up with a headache which didn’t last. Thanks again.
Ahh–I’m glad it didn’t last. We just got our Covid and flu vaccines this morning, so we’ll see.
I trust you will be OK
Thank you very much, Derrick.
Your last photo is spectacular!
YAY for toy fun! Horses in hats!
YAY for trying to spot the pig! I THINK I see her…left side of photo!
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Yes. You’ve spotted her, Carolyn. Thank you very much
Yes, I found the pig! I love the photo of the reflective pool.
Well done, Clare. Thank you very much
Yep … the sow is in the background of the left-hand side of your photo
Well spotted, Ivor. Thank you very much
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Thank you very much, Arlene
Thatās a whopper sow! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Derrick.
Much appreciated Jill
This quintessential English and awesome. Much appreciated Derrick.
Thanks very much, Val
I LOVE the last photo!
Thanks very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
So many interesting photos! I love the last photo, too, and of course the mossy roots. Trees can become fascinating works of art in their death.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Are those all wild pigs, Derrick?
No. They are freed for about six weeks at this time of the year to mop up acorns and other mast that are poisonous to the ponies. It is called pannage. Thanks very much, Judy
You have such an array of wonderful images today including the sow in the background. What a great day out.
I loved the toys on display, a fun idea, and seeing the piglets trotting after mum was an unexpected treat. š
Thank you so much, Sue.
Another comment received!
Can WP be sorting the problem? š
Iām not sure.
Earlier this week I clicked to receive emails from your site even though I already received emails of your posts.
So, I wondered if it might begin to send me your comments if I clicked again!
Strange logic on my part! š
Then I began to receive your replies via notifications but not via email!
It seems WordPress also shares my strange logic!
In Italy, in some areas, we have the problem of wild boars, which can become aggressive
Yes. We don’t have that here, although we did many years ago. Thank you very much, Luisa
The problem is that they also reach inhabited centers, especially where there is waste. Some would like the hunting of them to be authorized, which, if left uncontrolled, would cause a lot of victims even among people. At least this is my opinion
I think you are right. Here they were hunted to extinction, although there have been some attempts to bring them back
Thanks a lot for your kind reply, dear Derrick
Wonderful selection of flora and fauna, including the knitted ones
Thank you very much, Sheree
I think I see the sow on the left side, through a “porthole” into a back lot.
Yes – a good description of the spot, Lavinia. Thank you very much
Vacuuming acorns…I love that, Derrick. You’ve had a festive day with toys, pigs, ponies, and blankets. It looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you so much, Alys
Who’s been having fun with his camera? Jolly good x
Thank you very much, Joy X
Wonderful photography sir
Thank you very much, Gary
I sure wish we had Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare here! Makes my mouth water …
Thanks very much, Jan
Quite difficult to spot because is far away but beautiful findings š
Thank you very much, Ribana