Wildlife Weekend...

Hi Sandra...
Fascinating day out ..
Thomas is growing up so fast !
He has a lovely smile :o)

Thank you Terra..it was really good..He is a proper little treasure,and loved it all ..as you can tell :o) xx

I looked for his dino wellies, but I don't think he wore them on this outing ! xx

No he didn't,Terra,as we were under cover..although where we went beforehand for lunch,at a working farm tearoom...they would have been a good idea..lots of cows,cominng back for milking ! ..very messy :o)

What a super day Bloomer. Thomas looks to have had a lovely time. Now how are you going to fit the Insect Hotel into your garden?

Those gorgeous owls...and that little one with his teddy........

And that great lad Thomas doing his bit brilliant....

In the photo of Thomas & Grandad I,m convinced that the owl is posing too. :0)

The Owls are amazing Bloomer, I love the baby one. Pam's right about the photo of Thomas & Grandad, it's a brilliant pic :o)xx

Aww great Pictures Sandra love the family one and the Old Bird lol but the star has to be Thomas with his dazzling cheeky grin ,it would melt anyones heart! I was wondering if the Birds were from the Sanctuary at The Chestnut Centre? A wonderful experience for the little ones;0))

Thomas has a great smile and can see he s in his element fantastic birds are nt they.

what a great day out for you all, where was it you went to Sandra, Thomas is growing fast now, he looks gorgeous,

Very fantastic blog Sandra, I wonder Thomas has no fear of an owl, he's so brave , and good to see you all and a very joyous experience, Thomas is very excited :-)))) Hugs and kissess to Thomas our pride and joy:-)))

Nice for children to get involved with wildlife. Thomas looks like he's enjoying the trip :o)
(Sorry I couldn't look at the birds lol but I would have held the millippede or giant snails !)

What a great place, Bloomer, and lovely to meet the family!

I love birds of prey. They're amazing! What an honour it must have been to be up close and to have 1 perch on your arm.

Lovely pictures Bloomer - hope that wee baby get to live a full life in a world where he belongs!
Good to see Grandad helping Thomas to become a big brave boy :)
Smashing day out for you all - thanks for sharing!

Those owls are amazing - and you have taken lovely shots looks like a good day was had by all - I really enjoyed your blog

wonderful photo's Bloomer, looked a great day out thanks for sharing :-)

wow,what lovely comments from you all..:o)
Thank you Waddy..I would have to build an extension to have that insect hotel in my garden! I thought the foam tubing was a great idea..some Duvet.! Lol.
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Thank you Pam,we loved the baby owl too..and the 'owl' in the pic with Thomas and Grandad was a Falcon..I think :o) ..I was a bit close with the camera..my fingers remain intact ! Lol.
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Hi Annie \o/ .I could have staye all day with the Owls..and that pic is now printed off,and in my photo calender for November.. :o)
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Thanks Carole..we have a Sanctury much nearer than The Chestnut centre now,so I think they came from there..and the 'old bird' has made a start on the packing :o) 3 more sleeps to go ! Lol.
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Thank you 6d..he loved it all..as we did..Owls are my favourite birds:o)
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Val,it was at Pennine garden centre..firstly we went to the farm tearooms for lunch,where we went with you and Ralph...very nice..a shame you didn't know about it,as I'm sure you would have enjoyed it .
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Thank you Junna..you are so kind..I will give him your hugs and kisses when he comes tomorrow..hopefully in his Halloween outfit..will post a photo for you,if he does :o)
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Thank you Hywel..oh dear,I forgot to warn you not to look ! Rather you than me,as I could never hold one of those snails ..they were huge ! or the Millipede either..it just looked like a long black slug ..ugh..
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Thank you,Sheila..they scrubbed up well,I thought :o))
It's so good when they try to get children involved ,I agree..how it all starts,isn't it ?
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Thank you,Lijemc,I love them too..and it was wonderful to be able to be so close to them..:o)
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Thanks Scottish..I hope so too..it's lovely that people devote their time to caring for them..and Grandad can soon persuade Thomas to be brave..his idol ! Lol.
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They are,aren't they,Marigold..and thank you,we had a lovely day out :o)
........Thank you,S.lad..very kind of you..I'm just glad I remembered my camera..almost left it on the table :o)

What a lovely way to encourage children into both gardening and taking care of wildlife Sandra , that is a fabulous insect hotel you can see Thomas enjoyed his visit by his winning smile :o))

Thank you,Amy..isn't it just..:o) I love this age,as everything is exciting and new to them..and to just see the look of wonder on his face is lovely..The insect hotel is so simple,isn't it? ..but very effective..will reply,to your PM tomorrow,Amy thanks :o)

I used to get so much enjoyment out of visits like this one, its always a treat to see the children faces at just such an event.
Lovely pics Bloomer....

I seem to be always taking you back to special times with yours,Sue..we will always have these lovely memories..:o)
glad you enjoyed it,thank you :o)

It made me think of when our granddaughter was that age we took her to a garden centre before christmas ,there was a toy band playing in one area ,we watched them for a few mins and then turned to leave I looked round to make sure Marianne was with us ,she was standing in front of the toy band dancing away all by herself .. :o)

You can't beat it can you,Amy..and you never forget those moments..happy days,eh ? :o)

Brilliant blog and Pics Bloomer of a lovely day out for you all what a joy Grandchildren are for sure :o)

Stunning blog and photos Bloomer, and doesn't young Thomas just steal your heart with that smile of his? I love Owls too, so this was just up my street..\0/xxx

Thank you,Neellan..days to treasure,aren't they? :o)

Thank you Flori.\o/ ..glad you enjoyed it ..a lovely family day out..:o) also thank you for your PM and poem,it is so true,and funny..I will do my best to reply,before we go away..a busy couple of days ahead,so don't think I am ignoring you my friend :o) xxx

Hahahahaha..I so enjoy doing humorous poetry, and as you said Bloomer, it is true to life too! lol.. Have a lovely holiday dear friend. You will be much missed..\0/x

aw shucks,Flori..it's only for a week..! you hang on in there ! Lol..ha ha..

Indeed they are Bloomer Enjoy you holiday :o)

Lovely blog, isn't it great seeing the pleasure children get out of simple things that don't cost a fortune, he's such a happy little chap:-) Don't forget to leave room in your trunk:-)

thnks Neellan..will do,that's for sure :o)))

Thank you Ba..he just loved it all..especially the Christmas displays with all the lights :o)..oh,go on then,bring your toothbrush..that's all I have room for..you will have to have a piggy back..do you think they would notice ? Lol.

That was a lovely day out for you and the family, Sandra - Thomas looks to have really enjoyed it as much as the adults! ... We have a chap across the way from us now who is training Owls and birds of prey - fascinating to see him walking around with one on the gauntlet ... :o)

Thanks Shirley..how lovely to watch them being trained..such magnificent creatures ,I love them all.:o)