Quantocks

I do not visit the Quantock Hills very often  That is a mistake for which I have not excuse.  Today was a small step to correct that as I headed out to west Somerset.

Quantocks – Somerset, UK ID IMG_4037

Heather

I wanted to visit the Quantocks to see the heather.  A bright blue sky in the middle of the day is not your classic golden hour, but it beats getting up before dawn for a sunrise.

Quantocks – Somerset, UK ID IMG_4043

Heather and cyclists – good to see people getting out.

Quantocks – Somerset, UK ID IMG_4070

Heather and gorse.

Bell Heather and Gorse – Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK. IMG_4045

Heather and a butterfly.

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) – Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4059

Sheep

You cannot go on a walk in Somerset without meeting some sheep.

Flock of Sheep – East Quantoxhead, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4080

Birds

Swallows are gathering before flying south.

Swallows – East Quantoxhead, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4082

I like stonechats and straw bales.  Both at the same time was a bonus.

Stonechat – East Quantoxhead, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4106

And finally…

A beautiful sunny day.

Oak – Quantock Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4008