Peter and I took the dog for an early evening walk yesterday in the woods. This woodland is located further up the hill from our house. The country lane that leads up to it is very narrow due to the overgrown hedges on either side. Cow parsley, hollyhocks foxgloves, brambles, geraniums, phlox and wild ferns brush lightly against the car as we drive by. We’re always on the lookout for wildlife weaving in and out of the hedgerows. The place is teeming with insects, birds and small mammals. However, we had to be on red alert for any oncoming vehicles as the road is very narrow and steep. It is a squeeze to get one car through never mind two!
Although the woodland is only a five minute drive away, it felt like we were the only ones for miles around. However, the place was far from quiet. The birds were singing to their heart’s content as it was time to roost. We had to rely on our sense of hearing as we couldn’t see any of birds. We heard the cooing of wood pigeons and flap of wings but we couldn’t see where they were. The sun was dipping against the sky casting long shadows against the trees. It was very dark in the forest and I couldn’t see much as the dappled light created a rather ethereal atmosphere. It was eerie but exciting. I was filled with anticipation but I wouldn’t want to be there at night!
After our walk we headed for the top road and parked the car in order to savour the spectacular views over the Axe valley. The sun was at its dramatic best and all we could see around us were rolling hills and trees. Yes this must be paradise, or close to it and I still cannot get over the fact that we live in the middle of all this splendour.
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