Did you spot the kestrel on its nest in the header? Apparently kestrels do not build their own nests, they rely on other species and in this case humans to create their top home in the perfect setting (which happens to be Mértola for this kestrel). And talking of top creations, here’s our third #SquareTops gallery.
- We might be in un-chartered waters, but thanks to all of you there is plenty of joy on the roof tops, and beauty atop.
- No wonder we are all still smiling, or maybe it is because of the delicate things sweet and tuneful
- It has certainly been a wonderful week under the big top and in your homes as you have shared cute hares
- And then there has been all the fascinating history, beautiful rainbows and fabulous top knots!
By the way a very warm welcome to the new and returning squarers in our first gallery, and huge thanks also to all the regulars in that room and the rooms we’ve yet to explore.
- Your square tales have kept us amused when we have been feeling sad, and at times at the top we have had a blast
- The cute snuffling noses and reminders of better times have brought joy at the top and bottom
- Specially for those who have found the top spot, or spied a top on top when enjoying the beauty top down
I am pretty sure I recommended pouring a cup or glass of something, but just in case I didn’t, why not take a moment now to make something. You may need a drink, as last week;
- We did not always get to the top, and there were quite a few topless moments, some even had hoops and classical interlocking.
- There was also fabulous intrigue , beautiful coverings and even a few unexpected hot rods!
- All of us though have been dealt a top deck with your beautiful captures and wonderment
You are all so amazing; it is such a treat hosting squares. I wonder what we might find in the penultimate room today. Do hope you are able to visit at least one square in every room.
- After all you never know what random or merry delight or even unexpected pile up you will find up on top
- And I’ve been delighted so many are birding and gazing high up towards the light, as well as watching out for each other and the earth
- So lets keep moving from the bottom up, as we watch the sunrise and stay on the top of our game!
But before you disappear off to find your next #SquareTop I must share some essential top tips. The lockdown is beginning to cause some hairy challenges so here’s some mane advice.
- Now whilst we could hide in a shack or wear a red hat, I like the idea of irises to help mesh together any split ends,
- Or if your concerns are about green tones and going grey, why not try mangelwurzel, it seems to work for sheep!
- I’ve heard chocolate on top also works miracles, especially if there is an excess of chocolate chips or a cherry on top!
Hope your head survives my hairy top tips, and most of all I hope you have enjoyed this week’s gallery. It has been such a pleasure creating it.
The life of B 
A great gallery Becky! I like your photo too! I will have to go through more archives to find photos for top photos!
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Enjoy looking through the archives, my searching has taken me down so many memory lanes this month 🙂
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I will thanks!
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Oooh yes, I spied it! Well done you – great shot. Nothing’s hiding in my shot today: it’s all stark and comfortless: https://margaret21.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/top-withens
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Yay so glad you have spotted it. I took both photographs within a few seconds of each other from exactly the same spot.
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Clever!
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PS Might be stark but there is a beauty about yours today too
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I love it. Actually, I especially love it when the weather’s bleak.
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Can understand why . . I also love wild countryside
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What a very pretty bird.
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They are aren’t they, lovely to see one perching as usually only seen hovering or swooping!
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What a beautiful bird, Becky!
I’m at my last phobia (I think) and although not birds it is related: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/if-you-could-just-settle-down/
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Going to miss your phobias!
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Great shot Becky, there’s a little bird in the foreground of mine if you look closely, but this post is really about King Arthur’s landscape:https://wp.me/p2owKx-1Cg
Cheers, Amy
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ooh fab, I will be there in a moment to see if I can see it
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Yes I did 🙂 Wonderful Becky
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Yay, thought you would 🙂
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Gorgeous and a good shot of the Kestral. Birds are adaptable thank goodness!
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Thank you so much, and these ones in particular. They have come back from the brink in the UK, and now are regularly seen 🙂
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Such a pretty bird. A top position for a nest! Looking forward to visit the gallery, but it has to wait til later.
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Totally understand about delaying the gallery until later, I know it takes a while to look through
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Something to look forward to this evening. 😀
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Perfect way to spend an evening – make sure you have a glass or cup of something close to hand!
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Interesting, I thought you would have picked the rainbow over the Sapsucker.
Day 20 from me is a different take on tree tops:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/04/20/sunlight-on-the-tree-tops/
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I nearly did, but there is just something about the Sapsucker. Maybe because I have never seen one before!
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I forgot to mention what a cute little bird that is on the ledge.
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Not sure the voles would agree but I know what you mean 🙂
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It’s really obvious that my eyes are gone. I can’t see pictures that small. Sad, but true! I’ll do your squares in the morning. There has been so much news, I spent too much time reading, but to be fair, some of this is important and local. I’m still trying to find out how this county is doing, but since we still don’t have tests here, no one knows what’s going on.
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Our country isn’t much different to yours . .the lack of testing is scary
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That kestrel’s sitting on top of some prime real estate. The views are beautiful. Thanks for another fabulous gallery. I’ll need to allocate a couple of hours to work my way through – it’s not as if I’m going anywhere. 🙂
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It’s a fabulous place isn’t it, what is wonderful is that nearly all the homes here have a view of some sort. Such a lovely town – enjoy the gallery later
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