Our first visit to this woodland, somewhere that we had been meaning to go for some time.
A perfect day for reflections and autumn colours!
Lots of fungi about including these bracket fungi.
Curious fungi blobs!
Possible deer damage on trees where they have sharpened their antlers
Beautiful tumbling water through the gorge
Could this be otter poo?
Eaten toadstool
Fungi on a tree accross the river.
A glimpse of a red squirrel high in the tree tops, it appears to have a beautiful bushy tail.
More toadstools
Looking towards the Cree Estuary and Kirkmabreck Church, our lunchtime view!
Towards Cairnsmore
Curious toadstool
and a bright red one!
Spores on the underside of a fern
Oak sapling
Toadstools on a log
The route is nicely signposted
Autumn path
Low angle
Lovely sign
The traditional "green oak" hut, beautifully made.
It sits beautifully by the water.
Sweet chestnuts
Bright red crab apples
The Balloch Wood Community Woodland is a beautiful place that is also rich in history. The volunteers from Creetown (we had a nice chat to one of them) have done a grand job. My only criticisms would be that they could make more provision for wildlife, such as bat and bird boxes and they they have planted too man non native species around the pond area. Read more about the project on their website www.creetown-walks.co.uk
6 comments:
Beautiful series, Valerie! Thanks for taking me along. I really enjoyed it.
This is all so unbelievably beautiful! You are lucky to live with so much natural beauty around!
I think your right about the otter poo :).
I came across your site from a friend, I have really enjoyed reading where you live. Its so beautiful and your shots are amazing. Thank you hope you don't mind, I live in Cornwall and I love the wildlife that come visit my garden.many best wishes.
Great photos Valerie,you live in a beautiful place, I must get round to sharing some of my photos very soon! Hope you have a great weekend :)
Wonderful photos Valerie! Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year in the beautiful area that you live in :) xx
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