There doesn't appear to be a shortage of country pubs either.
Interesting to note that there aren't very many up for sale or lease in these locations either. The pubs in towns and suburbia certainly appear to be in their death throes thats for sure.
We came across this large bird as well. I'm not sure what it was to be honest. I thought it might be a Pheasant (a hen that is) the cock is a colourful bird. The hen is quite plain and can blend into the surroundings whilst sitting on her eggs.
A few more weeks and the leaves will all have fallen, it will give a totally different view then.
The beauty of the seasons.
I somehow or another downloaded a photograph of my fish pond. I thought it looked OK so I left it on board. The pic was probably taken about May/June, I didn't check the properties.