Went out for 2 sodden hours this afternoon. Luckily it wasn't too cold as it rained almost continuously with the occasional thunderclap to scare me. I ran through Watercress Farm, through the Tyntesfield estate and over to Lower Failand.
I ran up the hill that links Sandy Lane to Ferney Row - the area was deserted and I hadn't seen a soul since the lady with the dog on the cycle track. As I entered the trees I was aware of a movement to my right - to my surprise two pigs were rooting about under the trees. They must have escaped from a farm or smallholding but as I ran down the hill I couldn't see any pig-like accommodation or anywhere I could report their presence to. So, I left them there enjoying their freedom while it lasted.
Then, as I entered the golf course above Long Ashton a flock of Goldfinches flew off. They had been feeding on the Dandelion and Hawksbit seed heads and their presence on the ground resembled a hyperactive picnic. Lovely to see so many of this beautiful bird
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