Would you believe it, in the midst of lockdown, where we're supposed to Stay home and Save lives, I had no time to think of sewing at all today!
It was ED's birthday so I baked her a cake first thing to drop off later on... I think her hubby was relying on me to make the cake....
First of all I thought they were *this* family coming back - we haven't seen them since it turned really dry, but then I realised they were completely different quails. The others were Californian Quail and these are Brown Quail. Apparently not as widespread as the Californian species. I haven't seen these ones around before.
The MOML and I had some stock work to do out the back. (Where I went the other day on my Big Walk.)
We got these beasties in to the yards so we could give them a drench, vaccination and give them their Big Cow ear tags. They'll be calving for the first time in the spring so need herd numbers as well as their lifetime calf tags. These are the calves I reared July-Sept 2018.
It was nearly dusk when I set off for my walk today, 'just' across the road, up the hill and a bit more. I heard all sorts of birds settling for the night. There were several Tui singing away which I tried to record but it didn't turn out loud enough for sharing here. And the Moreporks were starting up for the night too. I always like to hear them. If you go to the link you can hear the call and see why they are called Moreporks!
It was ED's birthday so I baked her a cake first thing to drop off later on... I think her hubby was relying on me to make the cake....
I was just about to head out this morning to feed the chickens when I saw these quail from the window —
I raced downstairs and managed to get this photo of them —
The MOML and I had some stock work to do out the back. (Where I went the other day on my Big Walk.)
I had a trip to the supermarket today, dropping off the birthday cake on the way in a socially distanced manner. I didn't have to queue for long but it was the first time where there were lots of things missing off the shelves. Mostly baking things - Baking Powder, Baking Soda, cooking chocolate, to name a few!
That was my Day 31 in Lockdown!
'til next time,
Happy stitches,
it sounds like a very busy day - sometimes we just don't have time to sew! making a birthday cake and shopping! I got out to do shopping too and was amazed at how many did not wear masks and how many things and what things the store was out of this time. for some reason for two weeks there has been very little or none of - butter, margarine, beans of any kinds, flour, and yeast and this time add steak sauce to the list LOL
ReplyDeleteNice to get out and about to deliver the BC , do some shopping , work on the farm and a beautiful walk. Plenty of time to sew another day.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been into the supermarket since the lock down began, that has been Tonys job. He says there are spaces on the shelves, but not too bad, and most things re appear, you just have to time it right.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a busy day. I love to hear the bids settling in for the night, something I miss living here.
You certainly had a busy day. Hubby has been doing our shopping here, sugar is rationed, no flour, gluten free things are hard to find, no pasta sauce..Hoarding must be still happening. Lovely to get outside, just be great to hear the birds settle for the night.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see quail although I had no idea there are different sorts. We only ever hear them as they usually hide in long grass or fields of crops. Lovely sound to hear though. xx
ReplyDeleteThere is always something that needs doing! But it is good to have a busy day. Well done getting it all finished.
ReplyDeletethose little quail are so sweet...
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The quails are so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh they are so sweet....happy birthday to your DD. You are always a busy lady x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your ED! Glad you managed to get out and about! We have most stuff back on the shelves now, except for baking supplies x
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