A quiet week

The boys have been grazing the new paddock this week and lying about when the sun comes out. The grass is pretty rough but they don't seem to mind, it was topped a few weeks ago but clearly needs doing again.  The herd grazes unconcerned whilst Faro (foreground) as always is alert and watching the humans!

This shot just had to be taken!  The blackbird on the fence post had been flying and landing a few feet in front of me for some time.  When I stopped to take a photo he got onto the fence post right in the middle of the photograph to pose!

We've had quite a bit of rain again this week, quite a 'muggy' feel and with the odd 'slots' of baking sunshine.  The boys use their shelters a lot in this weather - they don't like it when the midge is around!  Fyta (left) and Fergus staying out of the way of flying beasties, above.  We also had a very pleasant and unexpected visit from three ladies this week, two of whom were on holiday from London.  They were intent on tracking down Tigh Mhor Alpacas and eventually were successful.  Hope the views of Loch Ness after your visit to the boys made up for the dodgy weather ladies!

When the sun is really hot the chickens lie on the ground and fan out their wings and tails to keep cool.  Hunkey on the left had just had a long drink from their bowl then he too flopped on the ground to cool off.

And finally.............we've had lots of beautiful sunsets this week including this strange one on Wednesday evening.  Have a good week.