Walk

Walking is relaxing and healing.

Sometimes we forget we need nature.... we are nature.

(photo credits to DS)

Usually I walk alone, sometimes with a nature association and guide...

(photo credits to DS)

The community feeling it brings, adds another layer.

It strengthens my feeling of hope.

We're not alone, many of us love nature.

More and more people are joining for walks!

Some 'theme' music tips for the weekend:

I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) - The Proclaimers

Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed

Walk - Foo Fighters

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Grafitti

What do you think when you see this? Graffiti artist? Vandalism?

Nature conservation also includes forrest management.

For safety reasons some of the non-native American oak trees will have to go 

while some others will host squirrel bridges to cross the nearby road safely.

To get the job done, clearly marking the trees is essential

before the wood harvesting crew can start.

The right man for the job: my friend 'Paulus de Boseekhoorn' ☺︎

Practice makes perfect!

Little Owl Nestbox

We've been talking about this bird for al long time.... the little owl (steenuil)

Previous kenderfrau posts here

On Saturday bird ringing Noord-Limburg placed a special nestbox in our tree

Thank you Patrick!

This is supposed to be a marten proof nestbox...

We spotted martens in de back garden several times.

Once I saw two youngsters chasing each other at dusk ☺︎

Just a little pruning by the kenderman to ensure a free flight path.

Immediately small birds like blue tits and coal tits investigated the new nestbox.

Now we just have to wait for a couple of little owls to discover it...

Parc de Hauster

November last year we visited Parc de Hauster in Chaudfontaine.

Due to Covid one of the few trips we made that year.

I was hoping to see a Giant Clothespin sculpture by Mehmet Ali Uysal...

We saw beautiful monumental trees... interesting art... food for the soul ★

Such a wonderful day although we couldn't find the giant clothespin.

B-Day

My perfect birthday is a day on the beach...

searching for fossils... having the beach to ourselves

late in the afternoon the mist is rising again...

almost like a 17th century painting by Paulus Potter

You can find many photo's from over the years (in different weather) here

Reflection Time

Early Morning

"my mother is pure radiance

she is the sun

i can touch

and kiss

and hold

without

getting burnt"

-

Sanober Khan

Peel Blue

What better thing to do than spend some quality time with friends!

Recharge

Nature always helps me to recharge.

Today was a beautiful day so I went for a walk...

field rapeseed or mustard seed

The smell of this field!!! Attracting lots of buzzing bees. 

Friday Fiew

I did it again!

This morning I just had to stop my car again (smile)

Enjoy the weekend!!!

Autumn Is Here

Wishing you a very nice and colourful weekend!

Abrikozeke

Taken on August 11th... during the drought... some photos of my favourite dog ★