Fenny Castle

Fenny Castle II

by Jeff Bevan · 27th October 2022

The Castle – Fenny Castle, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6459

I recently posted some pictures I took of a sunrise near Fenny Castle in Somerset, However, it was hard see the castle mound, and the village itself was no way near the picture.

So wanted to wonder around the village and take some pictures. That turned into several visits during the morning and evening.

Early Morning

As always I arrive early and picked a spot on a public footpath. I wanted that classic sunrise shot over the village.

Castle Farm – Fenny Castle, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6394H

It is a lovely part of the world.

Castle Farm – Fenny Castle, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6306H

Flocks of Birds

I was surprised to discover how many flocks of birds you see at the village. Seagulls, swans, rooks, crows and starlings either make it their home or fly by each day.

Wood Pigeons – Over Castle Farm, Fenny Castle, Somerset, UK. ID jb_6244H

In the hill above the village is a rookery. Each morning the crows make so much noise as they prepare to fly out across the countryside. Most seemed to land at Castle Farm after only flying a few hundred yards.

Leaving the Rookery – Fenny Castle, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6091H

Don’t Forget the Willows

The village sign shows a willow tree hanging over the river. I found one near the castle mound. It could be the one on the sign, but some of it had cracked and dropped into the water. However, there are plenty of others to find.