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Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Following the Plough.

A few images I took at the weekend on the flat fields of the Fenland. 
Note the very dark soil which is typical of the area.






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19 comments:

  1. Guy19 February 2013 at 13:11

    Hi Roy

    Wow we are a long way from working the land here. I love the photos of the gulls following the tractor what a creative series.

    Guy

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  2. John19 February 2013 at 13:12

    It's good that the farmers are able to get onto the soil Roy. Everywhere I go seems to be still completely saturated!
    J
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    1. Roy Norris19 February 2013 at 19:35

      Yes there is still a lot of water around on the land John.
      We appeared to have had another lot this week as there are floods at FM.

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  3. Midmarsh John19 February 2013 at 13:29

    Always a wondrous sight when dozens to hundreds appear as the plough starts work.

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  4. Cuby19 February 2013 at 15:55

    I do so love this image of the gulls following the plough, it is in true Ladybird Book style. Here the land is mainly for cattle and sheep so this sight is less common. Love all these photos the different angles ring the changes.

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    1. Roy Norris19 February 2013 at 20:18

      Thanks Claire. I always take few shots if I see anytime.

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  5. Anonymous19 February 2013 at 16:52

    Lovely country scenes Roy :-)

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  6. holdingmoments19 February 2013 at 18:47

    I was watching this today, at Paxton Pits Roy.
    Amazes me how the gulls manage to avoid getting crushed.
    Great captures.

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  7. Jenny19 February 2013 at 21:01

    I enjoy your farming posts Roy. I think the Black-headed Gulls were enjoying the farming too! (-:

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  8. grammie g19 February 2013 at 23:10

    Hey Roy...Looks like a site you would see here with Sea Gulls in-tow : ) trying to grab a snack!!
    Looks good to see earth being turned over..looks a little wet!!!
    Grace

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    1. Roy Norris19 February 2013 at 23:27

      Its a very high water table in this area at the best of times GG. Of course we have had a lot of extra rain and snow over a long period as well.

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  9. The Herald20 February 2013 at 08:46

    Great set of images Roy. I hope the weather is a bit kinder to the farmers (and us!) this year!...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris20 February 2013 at 12:30

      Thanks Trevor. I think we are due a decent year of weather. (Fingers crossed)

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  10. Roy Norris21 February 2013 at 14:22

    Yes dark soil around here Nora, thats the reason much of the area of East Anglia is used for vegetable growing.

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