Last Frost

On the final day of 2025, we awoke to a big frost. There had been a few recently, but after my dad's injury just before Christmas, I had been dashing off every morning to feed the sheep at Bannon's Land. I decided on this morning to take the time to visit the pets with the camera. 

 

Tess.

 

 

 

Everyone was pleased to see me.

 

 

Billy and Primrose.

 

 

Tess.

 

 

Rosie.

 

 

Lois.

 

Fern and Primrose.

 

 

 

 Titch and friends.

 

 

 

Billy.

 

 

Rosie.

 

 

Astrid.

 

 

 

Billy again.

 

 

Titch.

 

 

 

 

Fern.

 

 

Titch.

 

 

Titch, Esther and Primrose.

 

 

Incoming youngsters!

 

 

Fern, Tess, Vera and Hilde.

 

 

Esther and Greta.

 

 

Primrose.

 

 

Lois.

 

 

Hilde.

 

 

Majestic Billy.

 

 

Rosie.

 

 

Heading back up the hill.

 

 

Heidi enjoying a silage breakfast.

 

 

Kerry too.

 

 

As usual, Wee Matt and Billy followed me to the gate.

 

 

 

 

Sorry, boys, I have ewes to feed!

Crisp

Winter is so often grey, wet and cold, so to have a day that's a bit warmer with blazing sunshine is a special treat. I was out feeding the lambs with the dogs and brought the camera. I had the idea of filling the feeder and sitting on the ground beside it to see what I could get. I didn't intend for everything to be so backlit, but I think it worked out well.

The ewe lambs were looking for their food.

Our lingering caused some confusion.

The sheep aren't too scared of Poppy - she couldn't be scary even if she tried!

Although, some of the lambs were more cautious.

A stand-off.

I moved to the other feeder and filled that.

The dogs were helping.

I call the grey-faced one with the dark spot above her nose "Koala".

I thought this would be a good chance for a family photo.

I was very happy with these photos. Taking advantage of good weather is always so satisfying.