Shy Sylvia atricapilla

The Male Blackcap   Sylvia atricapilla.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rain and dull days were brightened when I saw this Blackcap through the window.
WILD BIRD WEDNESDAYS

Scurrying Spider

This Spider is unknown to me, but because of it's huge size, it could be some kind of Wolf Spider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute little face, don't you think!:)
 

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

The Roman Ruins of Monte Padrao

In July of last year we visited the Roman ruins. It's a peaceful place with plenty of wildlife. We went as far as we could by car, until we arrived at the steps. So we started our walk here, and it's quite some distance before we reach the first dig.
 

The steps are not too steep, but it's quite a climb. Our farm lies further down the mountain, and we have done this walk several times over the years.
 

The first plateau.
 

These huge rocks are typical of the landscape.
 

2nd plateau.
 

Not too far up the mountain yet.
 

 I couldn't get enough snaps of the boulders.
 

As you can see!:)
 

First sighting of a dig.
 

Much enlarged snap of our corn fields  through the trees.
 

At last a view from the top.
 

That's a church in the distance
 

Sorry don't know what this is.
 

This site is classified as a National Monument since 1910. It was excavated for the first time in the 1950's
 

There have been various settlements here, besides the Romans. Artifacts have been found dating back to the bronze and iron ages, and also the middle ages.
 

The highest point
 

Hubby looking very pleased with himself.
 

There is a small museum further down the mountain, but the most important finds are held in a museum in town.
 

There are lots of coins from the various occupations...
 

and items of pottery
 

 

I hope this qualifies for a Friday's Fences post, as not having been able to take any photos for at least three months, these are the only ones I can show you. There are a lot of snaps, but I wanted to give you an idea of the views and plateau's on our walk up the mountain, as well as the actual ruins. It would have been impossible to show you more of the ruins, because this post is already too long, so  thank you for bearing with me.
GOOD FENCES

Juvenile Blackbird

 

 

 

 

 

The common Blackbird is one of my favourite birds. I love their song, their shiny plumage, and bright eyes, and the way they run, makes me smile.:)
WILD BIRD WEDNESDAYS

Squirrel Snaps

Get those ears!
 

Get those whiskers!
 

Cute, or what!
 

No tufts!
 

Here's the cutie again!
 

Here's a brown one for a change.
 

The "Are you looking at me stare!"

 

Over the pateo on his way to the feeders.
 

 

The side study

 

A belated Happy New Year to you all, and I hope it's a year full of joy, laughter, and good health for everyone. As always it feels good to get back to blogging, and I'll visit you all as soon as I can.

Hello everyone!

Hello everyone! Due to an old back injury which no doubt has been aggravated by too much sitting down at the computer, I have not been able to post, or visit you. The change in the weather to rainy and damp conditions has also contributed to the already existing problem. For this reason I will only return to blogging when I feel well enough to do so, I hope it won't be too long, as I truely miss you. I'm actually standing up to write this! See you all as soon as I feel better.