Shoutouts Archive (29th April 2020)

Well, only Dan knows, so perhaps he will tell us. There is a bit of wet down by the beck, but this is up on drier ground.

I think you are right Helen they are pieces of wool from the itchy mums brought on by the recent warm weather the wool is then often picked up by nesting birds, I think cotton grass prefers marshy ground!

Well, the reason I think it might be shed wool is that they scratch themselves on that post or whatever the camera is anchored on. But what do I know, sitting in downtown Toronto, and very clueless about sheep farming. It's an uneducated guess.

Oh no she is a hen!

Hello what is this a big back Cockerill I see! Turned out sunny again

A very belated hello All. today, Firstly, in answer to "B" ^ Helen, I may be worng, but my first impression when I saw the "white heads" was Cotton grass. I see Mother Hen is taking centre stage @ around 1729!

I belive you are correct on all points...

I think these primitive breeds shed their own fleece, and don't get sheared.

They could be but I don't remember seeing any dandelions! (And if the sheep ate the dandelions, there wouldn't be any clocks!)

I can't see properly on my monitor - could they be dandilion clocks?

Is that bits of wool on the ground all around the cam? Natural shedding?

That was not enough rain.

I think it's raining, and the blackbird sounds very pleased.

I do hope you get the rain. We've got some ourselves this morning.

Much needed rain!

Looks like there may be rain.

Good morning!

Morning All

Hello

Good morning, Dan and Milly. I'll look in later, Looks pretty quiet now.

Morning Dan and all

Good morning