Tain Hill

One evening we took a walk in the woods on Tain Hill, a mere fifteen minutes drive from where we were staying. It was a chilly evening, but the sun was bright, the air was fresh and I relished the chance to spend some time in the woods. I was thrilled at the variety of toadstools and mushrooms I saw (one the size of a tea plate and I'm not exagerating) and I yearned for my nature books as I was only able to identify a fraction of what I saw in those woods.
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Contemplation

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Someone had gone to a deal of trouble to build this fabulous little den in the woods. Made from moss and branches, it enclosed the base of a tree.
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My most excellent husband, well-hatted as usual

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Lily had a lot of fun with the binoculars

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Worth the walk - The view from the top

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