Week 14 - Springtime Lambs

Springtime Lambs

This is a sure sign that Spring is around the corner – new lambs.

Since Lockdown walking in the countryside has become much more of a regular feature for those of us lucky enough to live so close.

I have to admit that I never really thought of walking as my “go to” form of exercise before. But since the gyms closed and the parks got full, walking not only fills my need for exercise but by getting out in the countryside, it brings other benefits.

Fresh air is probably the first thing that springs to mind but getting out in the countryside also delivers a sense of space and peace that is very therapeutic.

A friend and I walk together and we had hoped to be able to photograph some new lambs last week but the farmer had moved mum’s and babies another field back from the public access.

This probably allowed the flock their necessary sense of space and peace, but it proved to be too far for us to get any good pictures.

However, this week we were lucky and got very close up to this flock. The lambs were quite playful and not particularly shy, probably due to the fact they were a little older.

And we really enjoyed just standing and watching them and seeing the differences in their characters.

So, exercise, fresh air, space, peace, entertainment and some cute pictures. Very rewarding.